Does It Actually Matter Who the Oilers Play?
Connor McDavid was pretty straightforward about it when asked. "It's about us, it's about our game. All the cliche stuff, no, it's not that important," said McDavid, when pressed on whether the Edmonton Oilers would rather face Utah or Vegas in round one.
And when it came to seeding specifically: "Seeding and positioning aren't all that important. We feel good no matter where we start. But with that being said, we know our building, we know our fans, and how much of a difference that can make.
Starting at home would help. " Knoblauch landed in roughly the same place. "I don't know if it's absolutely necessary.
Be nice to finish first and put a banner up next fall, but this team, whether at home or road, it responds well. If we get into a Game 7, maybe it would be (important), but we're just trying to play as well as possible," said Knoblauch. So that's the stance.
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