The Copper & Blue, an Edmonton Oilers community

How do the independent scouting services match up against Bob McKenzie's insider list?

A look YKOil's annual draft preview, in which he breaks down the combined rankings for the NHL entry draft.

Does even strength scoring in the CHL project to the NHL better than overall scoring?

Looking at the NHLE for some of the top-ranked forwards in the 2011 entry draft.

With the first selection in the SBNation 2011 Mock NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers are proud to select ...

Does a big improvement in a player's draft year mean a better player?

Looking at the top CHL forwards for the 2011 entry draft.

A brief post game interview with top prospect Ryan Nugent Hopkins