Oilers management pushes for lineup change with McDavid

Recent reports suggest that the management of the Edmonton Oilers met to push for a change involving star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Insider Bob Stauffer revealed that General Manager Stan Bowman and President Jeff Jackson pressured Coach Knoblauch to separate the two players into different lines. The Oilers have struggled in recent weeks, prompting Knoblauch to reunite McDavid and Draisaitl on one line. This decision, however, has negatively impacted the rest of the team. When both players are on the same line, other teammates tend to be less effective. The Oilers executives believe that spreading McDavid and Draisaitl across the lineup will benefit the team. With their minutes diversified, they can help elevate the play of their teammates. This change could prevent the team from being seen as a one-line squad. After a recent win against Utah, it seems the adjustments made to the lines are working. The management’s quick response to previous mistakes is notable, and it remains to be seen if these changes will lead to a turnaround for the team.