One year ago , I predicted Connor McDavid would score 146 points in 81 games (1.8 pts-season). In actual fact, the Edmonton Oilers captain delivered 132 points in 76 games (1.
74 pts-game). In the world of projection point totals, that’s close enough for jazz. Reasonable expectations for the 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers highlight three young players who must deliver more than they were able to one year ago.
Advertisement In Stuart Skinner , Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway , this edition of the Oilers has real room to grow. A major discussion point this season is the rumoured plan to fade playing time for the elite talents on the roster. The hope is by resting them, the top talents will have more torque once the playoffs arise.
The projections this season have McDavid and Leon Draisaitl playing fewer power-play minutes but maintaining borderline impossible scoring rates. The depth of the roster will be challenged to outscore with more playing time. The investment in the postseason is a noble one, but it will come at the cost of scoring and possibly outscoring in the regular season.
Here are the individual predictions and projected team totals for 2024-25. The skill forwards The bet here is the Oilers do reduce playing time for the top end but the impact talent cruises past last year’s outstanding totals. The predictions see McDavid falling from 1.
74 pts-game a year ago to 1.67 this season. It’s a minimal change due mostly to less time on the power play.
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