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has started slow but it looking to rebound for the 2010-2011 season. If the past few weeks of training camp have taught us anything about Edmonton-s future in goal, it-s that the separation in ability between Nikolai Khabibulin, and Jeff Deslauriers 10-11 Preview: ForwardsNikolai Khabibulin and Jeff DeslauriersAt the present time, the day of the Oilers- season-opener against the division rival football facts Calgary Flames, Nikolai Khabibulin Devan Dubnyk will be fighting hard with each other to earn more playing time this season. On the other side of the crease, you have Devan Dubnyk chomping at the bit. How does the coaching staff go about handling these two? Deslauriers has unfortunately already been through a three-goaltender carousel when Mathieu Garon and Dwayne Roloson started the season ah football facts ead of him on the depth chart. Eventually his play warranted his keep and he survived the purge when the decision was finally made (to trade Garon). Dubnyk hasn-t been through that, but that doesn-t make the situation any easier. At the moment, one will be sitting in the pressbox on opening night as they miss valuable game action and further development time. HIGH PRESSUREAuthor: Ryan Dittrick | e football facts dmontonoilers.com football facts
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