They don't? Eberle, hall, Yak, JP, MPS, RNH, Holloway, bro, Gagner.and yam are all Oiler first rounders that debuted well before 23. Ryan McLeod as a second rounder too. I'm actually struggling to think of an Oiler first rounder that didn't debut before 23?
Not saying it was the right way to go... But if you are 23 and a first rounder and not in the NHL.. you better be a goalie.lol. And even walstedt has debuted in the NHL.
Quick look to that 2021 draft and about 20 guys have played a few games. 7 with over 50 points.
Non first rounders.. totally agree.