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Whenever a new general manager takes over a team, the players brought in by the previous administration are vulnerable to being swept away as the new regime puts its stamp on the team. We’ve certainly seen that happen already in Peter Chiarelli’s first year at the helm of the Edmonton Oilers, and it’s a very good bet that his overhaul of the club isn’t close to finished.

One wonders whether Benoit Pouliot might be a casualty as the team makes changes.

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There were two indicators on that front on Monday, and neither was particularly positive.

First, Edmonton coach Todd McLellan was asked to speak about new left wing Patrick Maroon in his pre-game press availability. He heaped praise on the player and commented on Maroon’s likely role in 2016-17.

“He’s found a home playing with one of the best players in the world, and that’ll be a real motivating factor for him, I hope, over the summer,” McLellan said. “There’s some things he’ll need to do. I’d like to play him on the left side with 97 starting next year, but Patty will dictate how well that goes and how well it doesn’t. I’m counting on him doing those things that he needs to do.”