Will the Oilers lead the league in goals scored?

[jcs0218]

Right now no. If they can add Kessel thru a trade then yes

It always comes down to Phil Kessel.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Interesting that the discussion up to now has only focused on the forwards.
Just a reminder: Barrie and Nurse were the 3rd and 4th highest scorers, respectively last season.

While I'm not saying he's going to finish with only 20 points or so, let's also remember that Nurse's goal production was due to him shooting over 10%. If he drops down to what he usually shoots, you're looking at a 5-10 goal pace rather than his 20-ish goal pace.

Maybe he'll prove me wrong, but I'll be surprised to see Nurse among the defensemen scoring leaders this year. 40-ish points, give or take a half dozen either way, is my guess.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

For their sakes, I hope so.

Looking at the defense as is, they'll need all the production they can get.

 

[Del Preston]

Most conceded too, probably.

They're 12th in GA/game over the past two seasons.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Any team with Mcdavid and Draisaitl has a good chance.

If their bottom 6 manages to produce average stats, they will be right up there near the top.

 

[Zenos]

While I'm not saying he's going to finish with only 20 points or so, let's also remember that Nurse's goal production was due to him shooting over 10%....

That was actually my point. I just found it odd that a thread about Oilers and goalscoring made 0 mention of Nurse, who just finished with an absolute career year (which I don't think can be expected again, at least not offensively).

 

[bobholly39]

They were nowhere near first either of the last 2 years.
I still think more stacked teams like Tampa, Colorado, Toronto are way more likely to lead in goals.

Edmonton to score at a slightly above average rate - but with McDrai having a very high % of involvement in team goals.

 

[spiny norman]

Lopsided result.