Strongest Drafts, Five Years Out

This is Sam Gagner moments after the Oilers selected him at last summer's Entry Draft.

Each year I do a "Games Played" comparison of Entry Drafts by the Oilers, with a five year window as the "line in the sand." Five years isn't really enough to get a complete picture of a specific year, but it's a clear indicator of success, since everyone is 23 or older by that time. more...