On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers
Behind the Scenes with the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL Draft
Published on 27. September 2022
464 pages
978-1-64125-732-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers
Behind the Scenes with the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL Draft
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09/2022
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Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Half Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by Frank Seravalli
- Introduction
- 1. A Dynasty Is Formed
- 2. Stanley Cup Champions!
- 3. Champions in the NHL
- Pipeline Begins to Fade
- 4. A Fift h Stanley and a Draft Shutout
- 5. From the Penthouse to the Middle of Nowhere-a Quick Fall
- 6. Nadir's Raiders 1.0: Oilers Reach a New Low, but the Draft Picks Improve
- 7. Oilers Are Back!
- 8. A Brand-New Day: Kevin Prendergast Replaces a Legend
- 9. Th e Decade of Darkness Begins
- 10. A False Spring
- 11. Th e Hockey Gods Shine a Light, Again
- 12. Ball of Confusion
- 13. A Measured Approach
- 14. Final Summary
- Appendix: Oilers Draft List
- Sources
