Will Edmonton Oilers’ persistent strategy of drafting/signing “late bloomers” pay off?

One strategy the Edmonton Oilers have deployed more frequently in recent years is to draft players in their second or even third year of eligibility. Such players tend to come from off the radar, generally as overlooked in “this” year’s draft rankings as they were in “last” year’s actual draft. The theory is that not all players progress by the same timetable, and many make significant steps in their theoretical Draft +1 or Draft +2 seasons that offer a glimmer of pro potential. Read More