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The Edmonton Oilers playoff exit marks a pivotal offseason, with the oldest roster in the league and Connor McDavids extension buying time. Limited cap space and thin prospects necessitate bold moves. Priorities: fire coach Kris Knoblauch, trade Darnell Nurse, and address goaltending. Knoblauchs tenure ended with declining even-strength play and scoring chances. Free agents and penalty kill struggles added to the teams woes. Fans and insiders expect changes, as McDavid seeks better results. Management faces pressure to improve depth play and Nurses metrics. Rumors suggest Bruce Cassidy as a coaching target and trading Nurse with retention. Goalie Tristan Jarrys contract could be moved to pursue young talent like Sebastian Cossa or Filip Gustavsson. These moves could extend McDavids window or close it forever.

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