KHL's 1st overall pick wants to play for one NHL team.

It's really quite amazing what one player can do to change the perception of a franchise. Connor McDavid isn't even a member of the Edmonton Oilers yet but players from all around the world are now suddenly attracted to Edmonton as potential city to play in. That's exactly the case with Anton Slepyshev, who was the first player picked in the 2011 KHL draft, who now wants to come to Edmonton for his chance to play with the next great hockey talent. Slepshev would likely need some development in the AHL prior to making his move to the AHL and that makes perfect sense for the direction Edmonton seems to be heading in. The only thing standing in his way is an offer from his current team, Salavat Yulaev.