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Originally Posted by Walter Reed
I believe the Oilers use the same drafting strategy as every other sports team, taking the best player available. I've never understood making a selection strictly based upon need because by the time a player becomes NHL ready, the teams needs may have changed or the team could make trades to fill a need. Can one imagine the Flames not drafting Connor McDavid given the opportunity because they believed they already had a stable of offensive centers or management thought, gee ..... we won't be able to afford him in a few years so let's select a less skilled player ..... ?
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The Oilers have actually drafted pretty poorly after the first round.