While the Stanley Cup playoffs rage on, many NHL teams have to deal with a long off-season. One of these teams is the Edmonton Oilers, and as they look forward to rebuild this summer, one of their critical moves may be dependent on where they end up regarding the NHL Draft Lottery.
Right now, the Edmonton Oilers have potential to win the lottery, while also having an incredibly high chance at picking up one of the top picks. However, the question remains: what happens if the Oilers win the draft pick?
It’s not just a matter of what they will do with the pick, but what volumes it will speak.