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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
I don't dispute that, but that's a different topic. We are looking at specific pools here not drafting history.
Edmonton hasn't drafted well in forever.
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Yes and my point is that guys like McDavid can't be used as an argument for why you have a good prospect pool. He's in and out, an instant NHL player that only one team could get. Nurse and Draisaitl are in different tier but are both expected to graduate this year as well. After that, there is nothing that other teams don't have in spades. If you're going to compare one teams prospects to another, it is fair to bring up how well the teams draft and what they are left with after you subtract imminent graduations/generational players. For the Oilers spots 4-35 might be a waste but for good drafting teams, they are the lifeblood of their future success.