I like Horc, I just hate his contract. This team would be way shittier without his intangibles and faceoff skills.
I still like Peckham but he really does not have much in the way of leaders showing him what to do as a defenseman. Whitney is never in the lineup and the other true veterans on the blue line are pretty sketch. I just worry about him developing bad habits. You can win with Peckham as your 5/6 wrecking ball so long as your pair him with a smart puck moving veteran. That guy doesn't exist.
The issue I see with the Oilers is there still isn't quite that culture of winning/development you need to bring along those borderline prospects. It is getting closer though. I like the vets Tambo brought in up front. Belanger, Smyth, Eager. These guys have been around the block a few times and can show the guys what to do.
Few players on this team are complete in terms of talent and two-way play. That's why the team as a whole can continue to show flashes but is otherwise disappointing. Experience for the blue chip guys will go along way. Rome wasn't built in a day. Pining over little details with this team is like trying to read without your glasses. You'll just wind up with a headache. Take a step back and look at the big picture. It'll keep your head from throbbing.