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Originally Posted by CGY12
Because the Hawks have managed to draft pretty well and insert good young players into the line up when they lose guys.
The Oilers have shown they are terrible at drafting outside the top 5 and really drafting 1st overall before they were gifted a generational talent.
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The Oilers have Puljujarvi coming up and nice complimentary wingers in Caggiula, Pitlick who will be able to replace the contributions of guys like Eberle, Pouliot for a fraction of the cost. When you are set down the middle with McDavid, Draisaitl, and RNH, you don't need star wingers on each line to be have a solid forward core.
Edmonton's drafting mess seems to be a staple of the prior management. Chiarelli's done a good job (results withstanding) and his ability to add guys like Caggiula, Benning via the college FA market is pretty invaluable.