Bjorn on the Bayou

Word this morning that Oiler draft pick (2004) Bjorn Bjurling is thinking about retiring due to slow recover from a shoulder injury (and surgery). Article is here. Google translate does a nice job and it seems a case of a veteran hockey player becoming frustrated with the timeline for recovery. Bjurling plays a tough position and has seen a lot of miles. --Bjurling was one of 6 goaltenders drafted by Kevin Prendergast:G Jussi Markkanen: Prendergast had some success drafting overage players early in his time as scouting director. Markkanen had a solid career as an NHL backup and of course played some of the team's most famous games 2006 spring. He went 3-3, 2.17 .905 during his SC games. Markkanen was chosen in the 5th round, 133 overall in 2001. He would have to be ranked as a draft success. G Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers: This was an important pick for KP because it cost the team a high 2nd rd selection (31st overall in 2002). JDD took a long and winding route (and was somewhat hamp...