Connor McDavid & The Edmonton Oilers: 9 Things

Improbable? Yes. Undeserved? Oh, come on.

While fans across the NHL, and an alarming percentage of the Eastern media, whine over the results of the 2015 Draft Lottery, the Edmonton Oilers suddenly have a chance at much more than a “developmental” 2015-16. 9 Things:

9. The pressure is officially off Leon Draisaitl. There is no reason why he can’t start 2015-16 in the AHL, unless he absolutely lights it up in Training Camp. This could be the best thing that could possibly happen to his development.

8. Criticize Darryl Katz all you like: A healthy franchise, financially, is far more likely to be successful. You have the resources to do what is necessary. Connor McDavid will put bums in seats. A…