On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers: Behind the Scenes with the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL Draft

by Allan Mitchell, Frank Seravalli

Overview

An insider history of the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft

A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off.

In On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers, Allan Mitchell explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Oilers at the draft, from first pick Kevin Lowe through Connor McDavid and beyond. Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success.

From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections, this is a must-read for Oilers faithful and hockey fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641257305
Publisher:	Triumph Books
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Allan Mitchell covers the Oilers for The Athletic, and he is the host of Lowdown with Lowetide on TSN1260 Radio in Edmonton. Follow him on Twitter @Lowetide.

Table of Contents

Foreword Frank Seravalli ix

Introduction xi

1 A Dynasty Is Formed 1

2 Stanley Cup Champions! 27

3 Champions in the NHL; Pipeline Begins to Fade 68

4 A Fifth Stanley and a Draft Shutout 115

5 From the Penthouse to the Middle of Nowhere-a Quick Fall 124

6 Nadir's Raiders 1.0: Oilers Reach a New Low, but the Draft Picks Improve 155

7 Oilers Are Back! 188

8 A Brand-New Day: Kevin Prendergast Replaces a Legend 232

9 The Decade of Darkness Begins 285

10 A False Spring 313

11 The Hockey Gods Shine a Light, Again 365

12 Ball of Confusion 376

13 A Measured Approach 399

14 Final Summary 418

Appendix: Oilers Draft List 426

Sources 449