SQ NHL Preview Series: Edmonton Oilers

Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

The Oilers are on the right path after winning the Connor McDavid sweepstakes, but it may not be enough to succeed this year.

Edmonton Oilers (Last Season: 24-44-14, 6th in Pacific)

Coach: Todd McLellan (311-163-66; 8th season, 1st with Oilers)

Key Additions: Connor McDavid, Lauri Korpikoski, Mark Letestu, Andrej Sekera, Cam Talbot, Eric Gryba

Key Departures: Boyd Gordon, Viktor Fasth, Matt Fraser, Martin Marincin

Key Player: Oscar Klefbom.

Just kidding, it’s Connor McDavid. The first overall pick in this year’s draft, McDavid is a franchise-changing, generational talent. He’s the best prospect to hit the league since Sidney Crosby a decade ago. He heralds a new era…