Oilers Sign First Round Pick Taylor Hall

The Edmonton Oilers announced today that they have signed left wing and 2010 frist round pick Taylor Hall to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal includes the maximum base salary of $900,000 per season on an entry-level contract, and he could end up making $3 million per season depending on how many performance bonuses he reaches. In 57 games last season with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, he had 40 goals and 66 assists for 106 points. This is a great signing for the Oilers, as Hall is a very talented youngster who will be an excellent fit to the team for years to come. He has lots of goal-scoring skill and plenty of speed up the wing, making him a superb player in the Oilers rebuilding plans.

2010 NHL Entry Draft Order - First Round

Here is the order for the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The first round of the draft will take place on Friday, June 25 in Los Angeles. Rounds 2-7 will take place on Saturday, June 26.

1. - Taylor Hall, LW - Windsor Spitfires, OHL
2. (from Toronto) - Tyler Seguin, C - Plymouth Whalers, OHL
3. - Erik Gudbranson, D - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
4. - Ryan Johansen, C - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
5. - Nino Niederreiter, LW - Portland Winterhawks, WHL
6. - Brett Connolly, RW - Prince George Cougars, WHL
7. - Jeffrey Skinner, C - Kitchener Rangers, OHL
8. - Alex Burmistrov, C - Barrie Colts, OHL
9. - Mikael Granlund, LW - HIFK Helsinki, Finland
10. - Dylan McIlrath, D - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
11. - Jack Campbell, G - US National Team, USHL
12. - Cam Fowler, D - Windsor Spitfires, OHL
13. (from Calgary) - Brandon Gormley, D - Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL
14. - Jaden Schwartz, C - Tri-City Storm, USHL
15. (from Boston, from Florida) - Derek Forbort, D - US National Team, USHL
16. (from Ottawa) - Vladimir Tarasenko, RW - Novosibirsk, KHL
17. - Joey Hishon, C - Owen Sound Attack, OHL
18. - Austin Watson, RW - Peterborough Petes, OHL
19. (from Los Angeles) - Nick Bjugstad, C - Blaine High School, Minnesota
20. - Beau Bennett, RW - Penticton Vees, BCHL
21. - Riley Sheahan, C - Notre Dame Fighting Irish, CCHA
22. (from Phoenix) - Jarred Tinordi, D - US National Team, USHL
23. - Mark Pysyk, D - Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL
24. (from New Jersey, from Atlanta) - Kevin Hayes, LW - Nobles High School, Massachusetts
25. (from Vancouver) - Quinton Howden, LW - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
26. - Evgeny Kuznetsov, LW - Chelyabinsk, KHL
27. (from Montreal) - Mark Visentin, G - Niagara Ice Dogs, OHL
28. - Charlie Coyle, RW - South Shore Kings, EJHL
29. (from Philadelphia) - Emerson Etem, C - Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL
30. (from Chicago) - Brock Nelson, C - Warroad High School, Minnesota