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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
The problem for the Oilers is that they built this current version almost exactly arse-backwards from the way if should be done. You don't try to stack the forwards and then scramble to solidify the defense and goaltending.
Yakupov looked like a redundant pick at the time and looks even worse now. They could have traded down, gained another asset and picked a d-man like Trouba or Murray.
I love the fact that Kevin Lowe is still there after all the mess he helped he create, it's unbelievable, really.
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Their drafting has been bad, but the development has been worse. They don't teach their young players how to play, and don't insulate them and put them in positions to succeed.
They throw them on the ice (sometimes injured) and expect their skill to overwhelm teams.
Look at Tom Gilbert. They paid him $4 million/year and let him be lazy and soft defensively...he had to take a PTO this summer because no NHL team wanted him.
Let young players do whatever they want...this is the result. That's why no matter how much individual talent there is on that team they'll never contend.