Welcome to another addition of Edmonton Oilers Drafted. This will be a look back at the highly touted prospects selected by the organization and a look into a when did they leave the Oilers and where are they now. Today, we will look at the struggles and ultimate failures of the 2006 Draft Class.
Leading up to the Edmonton Oilers had just finished a Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Finals and ultimately lost in the Cup final to the Carolina Hurricanes. Yes, it still stings. The game seven loss and the eventual departure of Chris Pronger led to the beginning of a decade long exodus of Oilers teams from any chance at returning to the post-season, let alone the Cup final.