This in from Jack Michaels of the Oilers, new lines for the team at today’s practice, with David Tomasek bumped up to the top line.

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My take

1. The promotion is not only deserved, as Tomasek has started off the season with strong offensive play, it’s also critical to the Oil’s process. It’s smart coaching to find out what Tomasek can bring to a top line before Zach Hyman returns and that opportunity dwindles. Article content

2. It’s a near given that Connor McDavid , Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be in the Top Six for the Oilers this year, though it’s possible RNH could play third line centre at times. That leaves two spo

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