The Edmonton Oilers have a few former Toronto Maple Leafs players who are doing well for their new team.
The Edmonton Oilers have been inching closer to a Stanley Cup every year that Ken Holland has been the general manager. Every year the Oilers want to be a playoff team competing for the cup. A big part of that recipe for success comes in the form of the talent they have drafted and developed.
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Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Darnell Nurse, Evan Bouchard. and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are all players drafted by the Oilers experiencing some form of success. They are also providing incredible value to the team - either through offence or defense.
Leon Draisaitl & Connor McDavid.Despite this, the Oilers have had some success signing former Toronto Maple Leafs. Three of their biggest contributors for the coming season are former Maple Leafs writers.
Zach Hyman
Zach Hyman signed a seven year contract with the Oilers back in July 2021. In his two years with the team he has set career highs in goals, assists and points. Hyman is a tenacious forechecker who has an incredible talent to protect the puck from opposing players.
Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell would be the first to admit that his first season with the Oilers was a rocky one. He finished the year with a career worst goals against average and save percentage.
Jack Campbell.He's poised to begin his redemption tour this season. He has allowed only two goals in two pre-season games. Campbell will look to regain the starters role position he inherited at the beginning of last season.
Connor Brown
The biggest acquisition that the Oilers landed this past off-season was the free agent signing of Connor Brown. He was able to sign a league minimum contract filled with bonuses - due to a season ending injury four games into the season.
Connor Brown.He is the perfect complimentary piece to the Oilers line up. He's a solid penalty killer, forechecks hard and works hard. He can play in your top six, which can give the Oilers a lot of options for matchups.
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