NHL legend Mark Messier explains what's different about this Oilers team
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Oilers legend Mark Messier is widely regarded as one of the best leaders in NHL history, and he's got a strong of endorsement of this year's Edmonton Oilers heading into the conference final.
The Oilers have shockingly been considered underdogs through this year's playoff run, even though they've proven themselves as a Cup Contender with a strong history last year. Messier knows it won't faze the team.
Oilers legend Mark Messier identifies what makes this year's team different
Speaking in a new interview with NHL Network, Messier stressed that the Oilers experience last season will prepare them more for the road back, putting them in a better spot than any other team.
You can see the Oilers this year, they weren't concerned about records, goals, asissts. I thought McDavid was just trying to get through the regular season healthy, rested, and strong.
I think what happens when you get there, you know the cadence of 2 months of the physical and mental grind, and how quickly things can change and not to get dejected when things aren't going your way.
The Oilers, they don't have the exact same team back, but the majority of the core is back and they know how to get there. They know how to play in the playoffs.
- Mark Messier
I think what happens when you get there, you know the cadence of 2 months of the physical and mental grind, and how quickly things can change and not to get dejected when things aren't going your way.
The Oilers, they don't have the exact same team back, but the majority of the core is back and they know how to get there. They know how to play in the playoffs.
- Mark Messier
Mark Messier has the exact experience to speak to the McDavid's Oilers. His Edmonton squad won their first Cup in 1984 after a Finals loss, and after Gretzky left, he led the Oilers back to yet another cup.
At the end of the day, the Oilers have the most talent on their roster, and their depth and defence looks far good enough to win a cup. It will only come down to the hard fought battles and execution along the way, and the leadership of the group to bring out the best in each player.
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