Five critical questions as puck drops on new NHL season

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The 2024-25 NHL season is underway and ahead of us is a wild ride until the Stanley Cup is claimed.

Between now and then, there will be all kinds of thrills, surprises and disappointments. As the campaign begins, here are five questions we'll be tracking.

--Can the Edmonton Oilers take the final step?

The Connor McDavid-led Oilers came so close to completing a huge comeback in t