Oilers may have to settle for one of Nichushkin or Nurse

After listening to Edmonton Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish talk about the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, during yesterday's pre-draft press conference, it looks as though the Oilers are leaning towards using their seventh overall pick in New Jersey. While it's widely believed they will be targeting a centre with their selection, likely one of Elias Lindholm or Sean Monahan, head amateur scout Stu MacGregor may be forced to go in a different direction come Sunday afternoon.

Johansen could wind up being the Oilers eventual target

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft just around the corner, the Edmonton Oilers organization are about to embark on an important time in this club's immediate future. Come June 30th, general manager Craig MacTavish will have some very tough decisions to make. In the minds of most, the Oilers GM will have four options at his disposal.