Quebec native Raphaël Lavoie, the second-round pick in the 2019 draft, is trying to convince the Edmonton Oilers to give him a chance in the National Hockey League (NHL), but if he misses his shot in Alberta, a team like that could Canadians have the opportunity to claim him on waivers.

The Chambly native played for more than two years with the organization’s AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. With 25 goals and 20 assists for 45 points in 61 games last season, he proved that he depends on a good offense. However, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in its ranks, the parent company does not necessarily need additional offensive potential. So if the 23-year-old hockey player wants to graduate from Edmonton, he’ll have to excel in a few different ways.

“You have to be reliable on defense. I’m not going to be in the top six offensively here, so I have to offer something different. “If it’s about being good defensively and being trustworthy on the ice, that’s what matters,” Lavoie told the Edmonton Sun.

“You have to do what it takes to play in the NHL. I’m not the only one who needs to adapt their game to reach the next level. I’m trying to stay here as long as possible.”

On waivers?

As the Sun textually recalled in a text posted on its website, the former Halifax Mooseheads and Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League could be made available to a club like the Habs if the Oilers decide to trade him in a pair days to downgrade. However, the winger is focused on the present moment.

“I’ve been in this organization for a long time and I’m trying to stay here. I’ll do my best and if it doesn’t work, I’ll go through waivers and see what happens. Right now I’m trying to stay with the Oilers,” he said.

Additionally, evaluation is ongoing and Lavoie had the opportunity to showcase his expertise in Monday’s preseason game, a 5-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He will likely face further scrutiny from head coach Jay Woodcroft before the end of camp, but he has already announced his colors.

“Regardless of the position available in Edmonton, you have to understand that his game has to change so he can find a chair,” the Pilot said. These players are used to getting the lion’s share of ice time because of their talent. However, once you move up the professional hockey food chain, you realize that there aren’t that many jobs. He is not the first to have to submit to this personal achievement. The NHL is full of 50-goal scorers in junior hockey who play on the fourth line. This is like.”