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The Start ByThe Edmonton Oilers

11/10/2016 at 10:46am EST

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."

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The Oilers are 9-4-1 to start the season.

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