EDMONTON, AB - The evolution of forward Alex Chiasson from a Professional Tryout (PTO) to a first-time 20-goal scorer in the NHL with the Oilers was a story both inside and outside the dressing room this season.
From the onset of training camp, the Montreal, Quebec product's influence on the club from winning a Stanley Cup the year prior with the Washington Capitals was felt through a silent, but impactful, leadership in the dressing room and on the ice.
"Chiasser coming off a cup, he was huge for us," his teammate Darnell Nurse said. "Not only was he good on the ice, but he was a leader. Someone who showed up to the rink every day, wanted the best out of everyone, and you could see through his experience last year winning that cup that he brought a lot to the team."
After recording nine goals and 18 points in 61 games with the cup-winning Capitals last campaign, Chiasson elevated his goal-scoring ability in a big way by tallying 22 goals and 16 assists in 73 games with the Oilers - a new career high in both goals and points.
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The Montreal, Quebec product hopes his evolution from a Professional Tryout (PTO) to a first-time 20-goal scorer continues with the Oilers
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