Oilers could put one of Connor Brown, Warren Foegele or Dylan Holloway into the top-6 spot vacated by Kailer Yamamoto. Recently, I discussed two bounce-back candidates [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-have-2-clear-bounce-back-candidates-for-2023-24-season] that the Edmonton Oilers [https://puckpedia.com/team/edmonton-oilers] have heading into this upcoming season. Now, let's go over three players who the Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] will be hoping to have breakout campaigns. PHILIP BROBERG Philip Broberg [https://puckpedia.com/player/philip-broberg] is a player to watch [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/where-is-philip-broberg-trending-going-into-2023-24] very closely in 2023-24. The 2019 eighth-overall pick [https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1787207] has the potential to become a top-four defenseman, but he is not at that point in his development just yet. However, now that he is expected to have a full-time role on their NHL roster this upcoming season, things could change on that front [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/where-is-philip-broberg-trending-going-into-2023-24]. Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk4ODg2NTM1MTc5ODA2MDU5/usatsi_19733134_168401874_lowres.jpg] Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg Broberg played in a career-high 46 games with the Oilers last season, posting one goal, eight points, and a plus-6 rating. Overall, it was a step in the right direction for the promising prospect but look for him to take a major step forward this campaign. DYLAN HOLLOWAY Dylan Holloway [https://puckpedia.com/player/dylan-holloway] is another promising prospect to pay close attention to from the Oilers. The 21-year-old struggled to produce last season as a rookie, recording just nine points in 51 games. However, he also played quite well in the American Hockey League (AHL), as he had 10 points in 12 games. Related: Edmonton Oilers Free Agent Tracker [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/edmonton-oilers-free-agent-tracker] Holloway has the potential to become a top-six forward later down the road, and this could be the year that he takes a major step in the right direction. The Oilers selected him with the 14th overall pick [https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-select-dylan-holloway-with-the-14th-overall-pick] of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft for a reason, after all. Let's see if he breaks out in 2023-24 from here. WARREN FOEGELE Warren Foegele [https://puckpedia.com/player/warren-foegele] could be a dark horse breakout candidate for the Oilers. The 27-year-old just put together one of the best seasons of his career in 2022-23, posting 13 goals and 28 points in 67 games. He also made a clear impact during the playoffs. Thus, one has to wonder if he could take another step forward this season. Edmonton Oilers forward Warren Foegele [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk4NzUxMDg4MDE3NDE3OTkx/usatsi_20669023_168401874_lowres.jpg] Edmonton Oilers forward Warren Foegele Foegele will be looking to build off of his strong 2022-23 season and put together an even better one for the Oilers in 2023-24. If given more chances on the power play and penalty kill, the Markham native could have a career year for the Oilers. Related: Oilers Unlikely to Trade Defenseman, Insider Says [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-unlikely-to-trade-defenseman-insider-says] Related: Oilers Have Fourth-Line Center Option Besides Jonathan Toews [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-have-fourth-line-center-option-besides-jonathan-toews] Related: Infamous Former Oiler Nail Yakupov Signs With New Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/infamous-former-oiler-nail-yakupov-signs-with-new-team] Related: Weekly Oilers Round Up: Toews Rumors & Prospect Signing [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/weekly-oilers-round-up-toews-rumors-prospect-signing]
