from Scott Burnside of ESPN,
A month into the 2015-16 season and coming off a solid 2-2-1 road trip that concluded with Tuesday's exciting, 4-3 loss to the defending Cup champions, it's fair to suggest that the Oilers are the story of the season so far.
"I do think that they've taken a significant step with the additions they've made," said one veteran western-based scout who has seen the Oilers play multiple times this season.
It starts with top end-coaching from Todd McLellan and great goaltending from Cam Talbot, who has turned in a .938 save percentage in his last nine games. "Talbot's definitely the real deal," the scout said.
The Oilers also boast an emerging, better-than-expected defense and a balanced, big and fast offensive group.
"The pieces are in place," the scout said. "And I think they're coming together; there's an excitement around the team."
The Oilers are 9-4-1 to start the season.
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