Tinordi brings up a fair point. The epic ineptitude shown by Oilers management has caused the league to revise how they award the first draft pick. The chances that a last place team can retain first overall is smaller than the chances in drafts prior. Counting McDavid and Ekblad as future flames is akin to counting chickens before they hatch.
The flip side is that the team can barely miss the playoffs, but can still get 1st overall. IMO, this is the most ideal situation. But the chances of that happening are very slim.
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