This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, the new lines and d-man pairings for the Edmonton Oilers at their Friday morning skate, with a number of rookies taking on more prominent roles, namely Noah Philp at centre on coach Kris Knoblauch’s top checking line with Adam Henrique and Trent Frederic, and Alec Regula now partnered with minute muncher Darnell Nurse. Article content

RNH – McDavid – Mangiapane

Podkolzin – Draisaitl – Roslovic

Howard – Tomasek – Savoie

Henrique – Philp – Frederic

Janmark – Lazar – Hyman Article content Article content

Ekholm – Bouchard

Nurse – Regula

Kulak – Walman

Stecher – Emberson

Skinner

Pickard

My take

1. Noah Philp has yet to shine except in brief moments this season, but I’m glad to see him promoted to play on the top checking line nonetheless

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