How many players were drafted by the Edmonton Oilers?
CREATE TABLE table_2840500_2 (
    player VARCHAR,
    nhl_team VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(player) FROM table_2840500_2 WHERE nhl_team = "Edmonton Oilers"
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: How many players were drafted by the Edmonton Oilers? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_2840500_2 (
    player VARCHAR,
    nhl_team VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(player) FROM table_2840500_2 WHERE nhl_team = "Edmonton Oilers"