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Next Day Reaction after the Edmonton Oilers get eliminated in Western Conference Finals
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By Zach Laing
Jun 7, 2022, 18:20 EDTUpdated: Jun 7, 2022, 18:23 EDT
What a ride it’s been.
A strong Edmonton Oilers season came to an end Monday night after falling 6-5 in overtime to the Colorado Avalanche. It was a tough end to the season watching the Oilers get swept, but credit to the Avalanche — they’re an absolute wagon.
Nonetheless, there are more than enough storylines surrounding this team heading into the off-season. Evander Kane, UFA’s, RFA’s, potential retirements, the draft, free agency and a whole lot more.
To wrap up the Avalanche series and dabble into what’s ahead, Woz and I jumped on the YouTube machine once again.
0:00 GAME BREAKDOWN
3:02 WHAT COULD’VE BEEN BETTER
6:33 PLAYER OF THE SERIES
7:41DARNELL NURSE INJURY
8:34 KEN HOLLANDS PRIORITIES
12:02 WRAP UP
3:02 WHAT COULD’VE BEEN BETTER
6:33 PLAYER OF THE SERIES
7:41DARNELL NURSE INJURY
8:34 KEN HOLLANDS PRIORITIES
12:02 WRAP UP
Zach Laing is the Nation Network’s news director and senior columnist. He can be followed on Twitter at @zjlaing, or reached by email at zach@oilersnation.com.
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Edmonton OilersTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$102,071,666
$88,322,500
Projected Cap Space
$1,928,334
$25,177,500
Current Cap Space
$1,928,334
$25,177,500
Active Players
22/23
16/23
Draft Picks
Round
'26
'27
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
0