NHL Draft: Will Oilers finally get their saviour?
The Edmonton Oilers will have the first pick in the NHL draft. Will it pay off in the long run?
Previous top picks have done little for franchise
The Edmonton Oilers will have the first pick in the NHL draft.
No, this isn't 2010. Or 2011. Or even 2012.
They got top spot again this year by winning Saturday's draft lottery.
Fans of the 29 other NHL teams are fuming over the thought of another No. 1 pick going to the city of 1980s champions.
It's widely believed that Edmonton will take Erie Otters phenom Connor McDavid with the pick. However, for the sake of this poll we must point out that Boston University standout Jack Eichel — Hobey Baker award-winning player — is also a possibility.
So we ask you: