Not a ton of revealing commentary from Leon Draisaitl on Thursday, the only Edmonton Oilers player who spoke to the media after a captain’s skate.

A lot of the questions are self-explanatory, as everyone warms up for the start of training camp.

The one notable quote was related to head coach Mike Babcock. Again, these questions have been asked and answered over the course of summer articles, but read this about Babcock’s communication style:

“He’s just so clear,” said Draisaitl about his bench boss. “He knows what this team needs, and he doesn’t shy away from telling you straight to your face. He’s a real man about it, and we’re all men in here, and we all want to win. We’re all here for the same reason. I think he’s going to be great for us.”

A subtle nod toward Knoblauch?

Not to stir up any controversy, but at the very least, this answer draws a distinct difference between Babcock and his predecessor. Then again, that’s part of the reason they made a change in the first place.

Same as McDavid from the day before, Draisaitl was asked whether he thinks there will be more stability........

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