Oilers analyst shares unexpected projected lines for 2025-26 regular season

The Oilers lost a total of 63 goals from their offence by sending out Jeff Skinner, Viktor Arvidsson, Connor Brown, and Corey Perry. It looks like a hard list to replace, but predictions have the Oilers scoring even more this season.

Analyst Allan Mitchell has predicted a new formation for next year's lines with the goal of deploying 4 fully trusted units in any playoff matchup - and it's a lineup that looks pretty impressive.

These combinations look to be an improvement on every line from last season, and are just as deep despite losing their veteran talents.

After a major drop in scoring the last two season, Nugent-Hopkins may need to be moved off the first line to get the most out of McDavid. Zach Hyman could have a bounce back year, but the addition of the speedy checker with scoring ability in Mangiapane changes the first line for Edmonton.

Playing alongside Leon Draisaitl will be a great experience for Savoie, able to use his playmaking ability to complement the big sniper. With Vasily Podkolzin also working the line, there's no worry of defensive play in this combo.

These combinations give the Oilers their deepest squad in well over 20 years, and on the cusp of a Stanley Cup win the last two years, it may be just enough to get them over the hump.