The Copper & Blue, an Edmonton Oilers community

Curtis Hamilton was the 48th pick at this year's Entry Draft, and thanks to injury he was something of a wild card. Where does his potential lie?

Tyler Pitlick slid to the Oilers in the second round - was he a draft-day steal? What does his future hold and how was he compared to both Mark Parrish and David Backes? A chat with Western College Hockey Blog about the Oilers 31st overall draft choice.

A review of what the Oilers did at the NHL entry draft.

The NHL draft is filled with nothing but optimism. Which picks actually have a chance of making a difference?

The glamorous picks are done - now comes the time when men build franchises. Who should the Oilers draft with the 31st overall pick?

Various articles from around the 'sphere that are worth reading prior to the draft. Oh, a bit of Souray news as well.

There's a big Swedish center looking for an NHL home. No, it's not Peter Forsberg, it's Ludvig Rensfeldt, perhaps the best European prospect available in the 2010 NHL Draft.

Patrik Nemeth seems very similar to another Edmonton Oilers second-round pick.

The Oilers don't need to get shorter, and they don't need to get more Swedish, but maybe they should draft this kid anyway.

The Oilers system is bereft of goaltenders - does it make sense to grab one in the second round?