Evander Kane needs to overcome locker room issue for playoff lineup
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On a recent episode of Oilersnation Everyday, former Edmonton oiler Jason Demers feels that Evander Kane may have to overcome a locker room issue once he returns to the Oilers soon.
Demers thinks there is some residual issues between Kane and other members of the Oilers after last year's playoffs that showed Leon Draisaitl and Kane exchanging heated words at times.
Demers feels Oilers could form a heavy 2nd line for playoffs
Demers explains that the Oilers have an opportunity to form a very heavy an effective line with Leon Draisaitl once the Oilers receive Trent Frederic and Evander Kane off long-term injury.
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Both players have the ability, and the skill set to help Draisaitl and would be very difficult to play against down low in the offensive zone.
Demers gave high praise in his explanation of what Evander Kane would bring to the Oilers again once he is healthy and ready to play.
Locker room trouble may appear for Kane and Oilers
Some fans and pundits feel that there may be some locker room issues between Kane and other members of the Oilers. As many watched last season, there were at times heated discussions on the bench between Kane and other members of the leadership group including Draisaitl and Corey Perry.
Others believe that this issue would be considered over and that the team would be ready to turn the page and welcome Kane back into the lineup as the team begins to fortify and get itself ready for the playoff run.
The Oilers are now tied with the Los Angeles Kings and have dropped to 3rd place in the Pacific division as the race for the Pacific division title is on with three points separating the Vegas Golden Knights and the Oilers.
13 games remain in the regular season for the Oilers, and they will be taking on the Seattle Kraken later this evening as the Oilers look to closeout the year strong and prepare for their first round playoff.
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