We’re probably not into a game of rock, paper, scissors to see who wins and gets to play with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. That’s us poking fun at the situation. Article content

But with rookie winger Matt Savoie’s elevation to ride alongside 97 and 29 for the start of the Montreal Canadiens matchup Thursday, the only sure thing in all of this musical chairs is the rehabbing Zach Hyman is in no danger of losing his spot on the top Edmonton Oilers top line, even though he hasn’t played a single minute this season as he rehabs from that June wrist surgery. Article content Article content

Savoie, by our count, is the fifth guy to get a shot with McDavid and Draisaitl.

Trent Frederic started the season on right wing for a couple of games. Vasily Podkolzin and Andrew Mangiapane

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