Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 & Senators' Best All-Time

Also, some Today in Hockey History, cool things about Semenko & Potvin, draft day regrets from Red Wings' last 15 drafts, and more.

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Today in Hockey History: April 8

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Ottawa Senators’ Best All-Time

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10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000

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Today in Hockey History: April 7

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9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer

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7 Cool Things About Maple Leafs’ Goalie Felix “The Cat” Potvin

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5 Draft Day Regrets From Red Wings’ Last 15 Drafts

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