The Edmonton Oilers made a huge strategic move in the 2024 NHL Draft, selecting Albin Sundin, a towering right-shot defenseman, in the sixth round-just seven slots before the Toronto Maple Leafs had a chance to make their pick. This would already be a smart decision by the Oilers, but it becomes slightly more vindictive when you learn that they actually snatched Albin from the Leafs. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/oilersnation/status/1824915006099763424'> </a></blockquote></div> Sundin, who had been on the Maple Leafs' radar, particularly after being invited to their development camp last summer, caught the attention of Edmonton's scouting team. Bruce Curlock, a reputable prospect analyst, has already ranked Sundin as the Oilers' 18th best prospect, highlighting his potential within the organization. Sundin's performance during the past year in the Swedish Pro League, where he displayed his two-way play, especially his defensive prowess, undoubtedly played a role in this assessment. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1807126954216423524'> </a></blockquote></div> During his time in Sweden, Sundin had a pretty interesting season, moving between the Swedish Pro League and its minor leagues. His efforts culminated in a strong playoff performance with Frolunda HC, a top-tier Swedish team, further proving to everyone watching that he is a defensive powerhouse, and force to be reckoned with. Haley Wickenheiser, the Assistant GM of Leafs, described Sundin as «under the radar», which is most likely what motivated the Oilers to nab him away from the Leafs. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/shlse/status/1765813666820026597'> </a></blockquote></div> It's no secret that Sundin is a defensive powerhouse and has tons of potential to grow, to say this was a steal for the Oilers would be an understatement. As Read on OilersDaily - <a href='https://www.oilersdaily.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/edmonton-oilers-nab-under-the-radar-prospect-from-toronto-maple-leafs' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Edmonton Oilers nabbed under the radar prospect from Toronto Maple Leafs</a>