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How Might The Players Feel About A Shortened Preseason?

Following a compressed four-game exhibition schedule mandated by the recent collective bargaining agreement, the Edmonton Oilers dropped a 6-5 overtime decision to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Goaltender Tristan Jarry noted that the condensed preparation period made the opening night challenge particularly demanding, though he avoided using it as an excuse.

Under the updated rules limiting veterans with over one hundred appearances to just a pair of exhibition matches, coupled with significant injuries across the forward lines and adjustments to the new head coach's system, the squad faced a steep learning curve right out of the gate.

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