OilersNation · 6d ago

How Mike Babcock’s dump-and-chase system is changing the Oilers

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“Getting pucks in deep” is perhaps the most overused cliché in hockey, but so far this season, that simple approach has defined the Edmonton Oilers’ identity. They’re dumping pucks in and chasing them down more frequently than ever, and it’s led to an impressive 9-2-2 start and some encouraging defensive results. Has Mike Babcock found…

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