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Old 02-21-2013, 11:43 PM   #143
Yamer
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Well I should hope they have some convertible assets with that many first overalls, I think people are just surprised that it's taking so long to get going, and the Oilers still don't have a true dominant player like say the Hawks have with their first round franchise players in Kane, Toews ect. who were pretty much always no doubters.
Count me in that group....to an extent. One could argue that Chicago provided these standouts with a better supporting class, mostly due to more competent management and leadership behind the bench. Edmonton seems content in front loading and poaching other teams' assets (Vanik, Penner, Schultz).

Either way, it has to be disappointing for fans to not witness the explosiveness that followed teams like Chicago, Anaheim, and Pittsburgh after landing several key picks to bolster their rosters.
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