# Why Mike Babcock Pairing McDavid & Draisaitl Will RUIN The Oilers’ Season | Edmonton Oilers Analysis

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Podcast: [Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-oilers-daily-podcast-on-the-edmonton-oilers-444789)
Published: 2026-09-11T17:37:21+00:00
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## Resource

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock opened training camp by uniting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the top line alongside Vasily Podkolzin, but the underlying numbers tell a troubling story.

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