Ahead of tonight's Edmonton Oilers game former NHL analyst Don Cherry has made a bold prediction for the fate of the Edmonton Oilers without Connor McDavid. The Edmonton Oilers have had a nightmare start to the NHL season so far. Struggling depth players along with the huge injury to Evander Kane and superstar forward Connor McDavid have led to mass panic around the NHL and the Oilers fan base. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1851655462581846213'> </a></blockquote></div> Since Connor McDavid was ruled out there has been a lot of doubt in the Edmonton Oilers to keep themselves within striking distance of the playoffs. Despite still having Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Evan Bouchard there seems to be no hope amongst the general public. Today controversial former NHL head coach and analyst Don Cherry decided to comment on the situation. <h3>Don Cherry gives his opinion on Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers without Connor McDavid</h3> On his podcast this week Don Cherry decided to speak about the Edmonton Oilers. Unlike most of the world, he still believes in the Edmonton Oilers to turn things around. He confirmed today that he thinks Leon Draisaitl could even find a whole new level of success without Connor McDavid. You watch Draisaitl. Draisaitl always picks it up. - Don Cherry, Grapevine podcast <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/alloilersdaily/status/1853210894597058925'> </a></blockquote></div> If the Edmonton Oilers are going to stay in the Stanley Cup Playoff race they will need Leon Draisaitl to step up like Don Cherry predicts. Last time Connor McDavid missed significant time it led to a huge jump in production for Leon Draisaitl and he ended up winning the Hart Trophy. If Leon Draisaitl can find that success and keep the momentum going even once Connor McDavid returns the Oilers could make a big jump in the standings. Leon Draisaitl will get his opportunity to step up and show why he is a superstar tonight as the Oilers take on the Calgary Flames. If he is unable to take that next step the Oilers could end up in trouble and dig themselves a hole too big to climb out of.