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Originally Posted by JD
Lately I've seen at least a couple articles pop up on the Athletic that talk about the Oilers filling their needs at the upcoming draft.
That's exactly the problem, Oilers! You don't go to the draft looking to fill your immediate "needs". Unless you're there to make a trade a la Treliving. Otherwise, you end up forcing a young player into your NHL lineup on opening night and ultimately ruining him.
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Wow... I never thought of it that way... but you are totally right. Draft the best player available at the time.
The Oilers' also rush everyone, including McDavid.Connor may have been ready for the NHL, but to put a 'C' on his chest - the pressure to perform must have been through the roof with him.