Hyman acknowledged the team's inconsistent regular season but maintained belief in their postseason potential.
"I thought we could be way better, but it was a very up-and-down year," he said.
"We still believed that we were a good team that could get hot and win because we've been there before."
The Oilers also added assistant coach D. J.
Smith to the staff and made roster changes, including trading defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks.
McDavid expressed mixed emotions about Nurse's departure, calling him a key figure for the team but also welcoming new additions.
"It's disappointing to lose someone like Darnell, but it's part of the business," McDavid said.
Hyman related to Nurse's transition, recalling his own move from Toronto to Edmonton, and said Nurse has a great opportunity with a young Sharks team.
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Players are now focused on the upcoming season, utilizing the extended offseason to recover from consecutive deep playoff runs.
