The Edmonton Oilers have achieved what few teams can, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in back-to-back seasons. Yet, after falling short of the ultimate prize both times, there remains a burning desire for a championship.

Led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers have an unstoppable one-two punch, but their back-to-back playoff losses highlight a bigger problem: top-heavy talent alone isn’t enough to win a championship.

Last season was a reminder of what works and what doesn’t. Edmonton powered through deep post-season runs thanks to their superstars and contributions from role players. But when the margin got razor-thin, the team’s deficiencies were exposed. • 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: Th

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