EDMONTON - Don’t feel guilty about Connor McDavid, Oilers fans, don’t apologize because the NHL draft lottery burped out another No. 1 pick and handed it to the boys who have led Edmonton to nine straight non-playoff failures.
Despite the stunning news, no one would blame you for doubting that Oilers management will do better by their latest shiny toy than they have with the others they have accumulated. Four No. 1 overall picks in the past six seasons and still no playoffs in sight.
Can the Oilers find a way to mess up the hand they’ve been dealt?