Edmonton Oilers

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Edmonton Oilers

Here is a look at whom the Edmonton Oilers drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and also any trades they may have partaken in during the draft.

Round – Pick – Player Chosen (position in brackets) – Nationality – Junior/Club/College Team

1 – 7 – Darnell Nurse (D) – Canada – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
2 – 26 – Marc-Olivier Roy (C) – Canada – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
3 – 83 – Bogdan Yakimov (C) – Russia – Reaktor Nizhnekamsk (MHL)
3 – 88 – Anton Slepyshev (LW) – Russia – Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL)
4 – 94 – Jackson Houck (RW) – Canada – Vancouver Giants (WHL)
4 – 96 – Kyle Platzer (C) – Canada – London Knights (OHL)
4 – 113 – Aidan Muir (LW/RW) – Canada – Victory Honda U18 (MWEHL)
5 – 128 – Evan Campbell (LW) – Canada – Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
6 – 158 – Ben Betker (D) – Canada – Everett Silvertips (WHL)
7 – 188 – Gregory Chase (C/RW) – Canada – Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

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Who is the “Best” Young Oiler? (Editorial)

I was recently asked by a friend, “Who is the best young Oiler?” This is due to the fact I follow the team as a fan regularly. I decided to take up the challenge from my own take on the current roster, but to focus on the players I’ve seen more often than not this season. Yes, I realize I am omitting some significant talent in the club.
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