Last year, the Edmonton Oilers found out what it was like to make the number one overall selection in the NHL Draft when they made Taylor Hall the first player off the board. However, even with an off-seasons worth of experience scouting and eventually selecting the top pick in 2010, the Oilers choice in the 2011 NHL Draft doesnt get any easier. "I think its different this year because last year it narrowed down to maybe two people, and this year when you talk to teams theres possibly four or five that all could legitimately be the top pick," explained Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini. Red Deer Rebels centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Swedish defenceman Adam Larsson are the two front runners with three weeks to go before the June 24 NHL Draft in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jonathan Huberdeau has creeped into the conversation for the top pick after leading the Saint John Sea Dogs to a Memorial Cup victory, while being named MVP of the tournament. Swedish winger Gabriel Landeskog has also been mentioned as having an outside shot to hear his name called first. "These couple years we need to pick high, we need to bring in elite athletes and players into our organization again this year," said Tambellini. "Is there pressure? Maybe, but when you get to the end of your meetings and discussions and then you finally make up your mind on who youre taking, its a good feeling because we know we are going to get a great player." The Oilers are holding the first, 19th and 31st picks in Junes draft, giving them plenty of bargaining chips if they wish to make a move, something Tambellini isnt ruling out. "I think its my responsibility to stay open to anything. If I feel it really helps our organization, Ill consider it," he stated. "Im not afraid of moving up with the 19th pick or the 31st pick, if thats something [chief amateur scout] Stu McGregor and his staff really feel is important. If they really believe in it, then Ill consider it." Tambellini was in attendance for Fridays NHL Draft Combine, giving him a first hand look at the top prospects. "Its the first for me to actually speak with them and get to know a little bit about [the prospects]," said Tambellini. "Obviously the physical aspect of the combine, which started today, is an important thing as far as projection and to really see where these young guys are versus each other. "There are different levels of physical maturity that you see. Some of the players that you see walking through right now, they look like they are pros that they are ready to take it on, and other guys look like maybe they are a year or so behind. But at the end of the day it all evens out, they just come in at different stages." With a roster full of young talent up front, including Hall, Magnus Paajarvi, and Jordan Eberle, it seems only logical that the Oilers would look to solidify their blue line with an elite defensive prospect, but Tambellini wasnt willing to give up any details his clubs plans heading into the draft. "We are looking at bringing in what we feel can be the biggest impact and building block to our organization," said the Oilers GM. "We dont necessarily need a young player to break in. If he does, great, but its not a deciding factor on who we are going to take." nike blazer pas cher . -- Jennifer Rosales birdied five of the first seven holes on the back nine and finished with a 5-under 67 on Thursday in the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic for a share of the first-round lead with Katie Futcher, Lindsey Wright and Caroline Hedwall. new balance 574 pas cher . Confusion set in when the British driver felt a searing pain before he ever reached it. 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Ladd is five for five in the shootout this year and going back to last year is seven for seven. Jussi Jokinen holds the NHL record with nine straight, Jarret Stoll has eight, then Ladd at seven. Ondrej Pavelec, brilliant in the game, stopped two of three in the shootout, and has now stopped eight of the last nine. Goaltending Coach Wade Flaherty feels patience is the key for Pavelec. “The shootout is a game of chicken, who will bite first. Hes more aggressive, holding his ground and as a result not folding into his net. Hes more relaxed.” For the first time this season the Jets have won three straight, and have won four of five to improve their record to 9-9-2 and move into fifth place in the Central Division. Bryan Little celebrated his birthday by opening the scoring in the game. The last three times the Jets have scored the first goal, Little has been the shooter. It was his team leading 11th goal of the year upping his totals to 3-2-5 in the last three games, 6-4-10 in the last eight and 8-4-12 in the last 11. Andrew Ladd picked up an assist on the goal giving him 2-7-9 in the last seven games. But it was a great pass from Blake Wheeler that Little converted. Pavel Datsyuk on a power play tied the game, the goal coming on Mark Scheifeles first NHL penalty. Red Wings outshot the Jets 16-8 in the first. No goals and no penalties in fast paced second, Detroit outshooting Winnipeg 10-9. Jets took the lead in the third, with Zach Bogosian getting his first of the year, assists to Evander Kane and Olli Jokinen.. Then the Jets ran into penalty trouble. Wheeler went for tripping, and on the penalty kill Kanes stick came up on Mikael Samuelsonn and for the fourth time this season the Jets were down two men.dddddddddddd. Datsyuk showed his magic hands again, knocking a James Wright clearing attempt out of mid-air to keep the puck in the Jets zone, and then putting a loose puck home to tie the game. The goal came one second after the penalty to Wheeler expired, allowing Kane to come out of the box as well. Jets are four for four this season when shorthanded two players. Wings outshot the Jets 16-2 in the third but as he was throughout the game, Pavelec was terrific. “Pavelec put his best foot forward and really helped us win,” commented Coach Claude Noel post game. The Jets got a power play in overtime but could not score, sending the game to the shootout. Pavelec challenged Datsyuk who fired wide, Devin Setoguchi scored and is now 9/19 in his career, Daniel Alfredson scored to tie the shootout, Ladd converted and is now 11/21 in his career, then Pavelec sealed the deal stopping Todd Bertuzzi. It was Ladds sixth career shootout winner. Final shots were 43-21 in favour of Detroit. Pavelec has now stopped 112 of his last 118 shots for three wins in his last three starts, for a save percentage of .949. “It was a hard road game,” continued Coach Noel. “Their speed and skill gave us trouble in our end. Its a hard place to win. We were in good shape going into the third and even though we were outshot our attitude was tremendous. We are happy with four wins in five games. You never really see a streak coming, but you can see the attitude of your team change. Our team, the way we are, we need a lot of “A” games to have success. We stuck together. Team is coming together. Now we just keep building. We are confident in the shootout.” A busy and difficult schedule continues for the Jets. Philadelphia is at the MTS Centre Friday, Jets in Minnesota Sunday and home to Calgary Monday. (All games TSN Jets, TSN 1290) It will be three in four nights with the back to back games at the end of it. Friday also starts four of five at home and a chance to improve their home record. 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