Lowetide: Why the Oilers must return to the OHL at 2023 NHL Draft
In the three most recent drafts, the Edmonton Oilers have chosen just one player from the OHL. That runs counter to team history. In the 41 previous drafts, the organization chose 70 prospects from the world’s best junior league. Even more shocking, the franchise has been defined to a great extent by men from the league, with bookend sensations Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid leading the way. Advertisement In between, names like Paul Coffey, Jason Arnott and Taylor Hall have contributed mightily. Is there a reason why the Oilers have avoided the OHL? Is it because, as general manager Ken…
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