Jets vs Oilers: What to Expect in the 2024-25 NHL Season Opener
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EDMONTON, AB – Defenceman Travis Dermott will make his official Oilers debut on Wednesday night at Rogers Place when the Blue & Orange open their 2024-25 NHL season against the Winnipeg Jets.
Team Lineup Insights
Head Coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that Edmonton's newly-signed blueliner will get the assignment on the club's third pair next to Brett Kulak over Troy Stecher. Dermott earned his position following a successful PTO during Training Camp.
Competition Among Defencemen
Knoblauch mentioned that with both Stecher and Dermott in the lineup, he expects intense competition among the defencemen this season. They will likely move in and out of the lineup based on their performance and matchups against different teams.
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