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Edmonton Oilers Likely to Keep Fourth-Overall Draft Pick

The Edmonton Oilers may have some tricks up their sleeves as the 2016 NHL Entry Draft rolls around tomorrow, hwoever, it will likely not involve dealing the fourht-overall draft pick, according to General Manager Peter Chiarelli.

According to Chiarelli, who held a press conference from Buffalo Thursday morning, there is a great possibility that the Oilers will hold onto the fourth-overall pick.

GM Chiarelli says there is a "greater than 50%" chance the #Oilers will stick with their fourth-overall #NHLDraft pick.

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 23, 2016

However, let’s start with what we know.