Edmonton OilersWinger Zach HymanA versatile player. He is a versatile player who can play in all games, be a part of an offensive or defensive unit as a feature winger.
He spent his time with the Toronto Maple LeafsThese were his most frequent centres. John TavaresAnd Auston Matthews. While playing with those two pivots over the final three seasons he was with Toronto, Hyman’s five-on-five goal share was 56 percent (Tavares) and 60 percent (Matthews).
The same applies to all large free-agent wings obtained during the Connor McDavidIn the era of the captain, the dream was to cash in on the captain’s goals. The Oilers signed a winger Evander KaneHe was resigned in the middle of the season and signed again this summer.
Jay Woodcroft might be looking for Hyman to deploy in other areas now that he is in Year 2.
Is there a better spot than the left wing?
Hyman’s centres
The Maple Leafs and Oilers ice some of the best centres in the game and Hyman has played major minutes with all of them over the last four seasons (and this year’s games).
Here’s a look at the five-on-five totals, including Hyman’s individual points per 60 and the goals per 60 and goal share for each line, via Natural Stat Trick. Sorted by line goal share.
