Oilers Morning Practice Signals a 'Big' Change is on The Horizon
Edmonton Oilers rookie defenseman Vincent Desharnais had a tough Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights, committing three costly turnovers that resulted in goals for the opposition.
As a result, it seems as though his spot in Game 2 may be in jeopardy.
The Oilers are reportedly considering making a change, with Markus Niemelainen potentially taking Desharnais' place. Niemelainen has a similar build to Desharnais, standing at 6'6" and weighing in at 190 pounds.
While it is still early in the series, with Vegas holding a 1-0 lead, the Oilers may be looking to shake things up and find a better fit for the Vegas matchup.
Niemelainen was seen practicing with the main group today, indicating that a change may indeed be in the works. Meanwhile, forward Mattias Janmark was absent from practice, further fueling speculation of lineup changes for Game 2.
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MAI 5 | 446 ANSWERS Oilers Morning Practice Signals a 'Big' Change is on The Horizon Should Vincent Desharnais play in game 2 for the Oilers? |
Yes | 199 | 44.6 % |
No | 247 | 55.4 % |
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