With the First Pick In The 2010 NHL Entry Draft, The Edmonton Oilers Select ...

Taylor Hall, Left Wing - Windsor Spitfires

It has been a topic of hot debate for months - Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin? Well, the Edmonton Oilers, owners of the first overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, put the argument to rest. General Manager Steve Tambellini hit the podium and made it official - Taylor Hall is the newest member of the Edmonton Oilers organization.

The debate really surrounded whether it was better to take the best goal scorer, i.e. the best finisher, or the better all-around center. This is the second year in a row in which that has been the hot topic at hand, as the 2009 NHL Entry Draft surrounded the question of John Tavares or Matt Duchene. The New York Islanders took the route of the Oilers that year, selecting the better scorer in Tavares while the Colorado Avalanche landed Calder Memorial Trophy nominee Duchene with the third overall pick.

It is expected that the Boston Bruins, owners of what was the Toronto Maple Leafs second overall selection, will take Seguin next.