There may be a lot of movement at the NHL Draft this year, but we know one thing: The Edmonton Oilers are keeping the No. 1 pick. So Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin will be an Oiler.
But at No. 2, Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli told the Hockey Journal that he'll open up trade talks with Oilers GM Steve Tambellini, which confirms rumors that Edmonton is after the top two picks. This development also lets us know that the Bruins are willing to move this pick if the right offer comes along. But chances are he keeps the pick, and he's already indicated he'll take Seguin or Hall.
To read more about trade rumors regarding the draft, get the latest buzz on a pair of prospects scouts believe are highly overrated, and pick up the latest from some big upsets at the U-18 tournament in Minsk, you must be an ESPN Insider.
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Grant Sonier has scouted for six NHL organizations over the past 13 years, most recently for the Atlanta Thrashers during the 2010-11 season. He is a special contributor to ESPN Insider.
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Victoria Matiash has served as a Fantasy Hockey columnist for ESPN.com since 2007, and contributor to NHL Rumor Central since 2010. She lives in Toronto.
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