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Devan Dubnyk Explains Why the Oilers May Have No Choice Now

Another episode of Ask Dubey is here, and this week there’s only one place to start… the Edmonton Oilers coaching drama.


Dubey breaks down the Bruce Cassidy rumours, why the Oilers may have backed themselves into a corner with Kris Knoblauch, and what really changes inside an NHL room when a new coach takes over. He also dives into whether players actually care about individual awards, the “Canadian market advantage” debate, and gives his thoughts on the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.


Plus, Dubey shares some personal stories from his own NHL career while explaining how situations like this play out behind the scenes.


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