It’s a tough time of the year for Edmonton Oilers fans. A time where everyone wishes they were crowding into Ford Hall and high fiving strangers walking down 104 Ave is instead spent cheering on the Colorado Avalanche, hoping they can take away some bragging rights from the Calgary Flames.
So to fill this void, let’s talk about a question that comes up every year…
Should the Oilers trade their first round pick?
As discussed in my last piece, there are several quality players available at number 8 in the draft. However, this is a franchise that is running out of time and may not have the patience to wait for another young prospect to develop.