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NHL Power Rankings: Ducks soar, Maple Leafs in free fall

By Derek Grochowski

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 30: The shot of Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) deflects off the mask of Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the NHL preseason game between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning, held on September 30, 2017, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 30: The shot of Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) deflects off the mask of Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the NHL preseason game between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning, held on September 30, 2017, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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EDMONTON, AB – MARCH 8: Edmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) was flying in the third period during the game of the Edmonton Oilers versus the New York Islanders on March 8, 2018, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
EDMONTON, AB – MARCH 8: Edmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) was flying in the third period during the game of the Edmonton Oilers versus the New York Islanders on March 8, 2018, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

27. Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been another one of the major disappointments in the league this season. When your roster has the most talented player in the league, missing the playoffs is unacceptable. But that is exactly what is going to happen. Connor McDavid has had another electrifying season, but it is being wasted on a terrible surrounding roster. General manager Peter Chiarelli made a sequence of questionable trades that left the Oilers short on offensive talent. The Oilers will spend the offseason shopping for forwards and possibly a new GM and coach.

The Oilers were able to put together a great stretch of games this week. They were able to beat the Arizona Coyotes, New York Islanders and the Minnesota Wild. Edmonton showed flashes of the team that made it to the playoffs last season. The Oilers will need to bring their top game next week as they face off with their top rival, the Calgary Flames, in the next edition of the “Battle of Alberta”. They will also have to play the San Jose Sharks and the surging Florida Panthers. None of their games this week will be easy as all their opponents are pushing for the playoffs. McDavid is starting to earn Hart Trophy buzz and will need to finish the season strong to win the award again.

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