Oilers GM Ken Holland on 14th pick: "I don't see us moving up. I expect us to pick it."
Holland says Klefbom played last year with an aggravated shoulder. "There is some unknown. Certainly, waiting to hear what decision he makes." Holland says he's leaning toward that they won't have Klefbom at least to start the season.
Holland on 14th pick, adds "I don't see us drafting a defenceman."
Holland asked if a goaltender and a third-line centre are his priorities: "I would say so."
Holland expects a lot of goaltender movement over the next week. He anticipates the Oilers to add a goalie through free agency, maybe someone to be the organizational #3 as well.
Holland says his goal is to have Nugent-Hopkins here for a long time. "I've had some conversations with his agent." Calls RNH a priority, didn't specify when an extension could get done.
Holland says he's had a number of conversations with Puljujarvi's agent last few months. Tippett and Puljujarvi have been in on some of the calls. Says a lot of focus of relationship building, stressing it's a new regime for Puljujarvi if he returns to Oilers.
Holland adds they've reminded Puljujarvi there are no guarantees. Feels conversations have been positive.
Holland says at the moment they are looking at using the third round pick instead of transferring it to Calgary. They have until the start of the third round to decide.
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