Pouliot is nursing a hip flexor injury but is considered probable for Thursday's season opener against the Flames. Despite the existing wealth of young forward talent already on the Edmonton roster, Pouliot chose to join the club on a five-year deal in the summer. He put together a high-quality preseason, contributing a goal, assist and a plus-3 rating over four games, a performance that will likely earn him a role on the second line to begin the campaign. He's expected to slot in as the elder statesman of a line that includes rookie Leon Draisaitl and 21-year-old right wing Nail Yakupov.