Prospect Info: 2019 Draft Thread: Oilers Picking 8th

[North]

Which team do you guys think will take Podkolzin?

I think he might fall quite a bit. Possibly even to the Rangers second pick in the first round and if that’s the case, they’ll probably take him.

 

[McTonyBrar]

How about these prospects?

Jakob Pelletier
Lassi Thomson
Nils Höglander

Hoglander

 

[McTonyBrar]

The way I think it well shake out...

1. NJD- Jack Huges
No way the Devils pass up the chance to take a center and have Nico and Huges as a 1/2 punch down the middle.

2. NYR- Kaapo Kakko - Only reason people aren't talking more about the possibility of Kakko going first is cause hes a winger. NYR well love this guy at 2.

3. CHI- Vasili Podkolzin - Stan has stated prior to the draft he would like a forward. Cozens could be there guy here also but Chicago has the ability to be patient with this prospect. With Kane/Toews/Strome/DeBrinkat in there top 6 and fillers like Caggulia/ Perlini/ Kahun/ Saad ect. They can give him the time he needs in the KHL and I have no doubt in my mind he wouldn't want to come to Chicago. If he was in North America he would the consensus #3 without a question.

4. COL- Bowen Byram - Colorado could take a forward but with Byram in there wheel house dont see how they pass on him. Barrie might be on the move or may have priced himself out of Colorado and Bryam is a worthy replacement and the best Dman hands down in this draft.

5. LAK- Dylan Cozens - One of the more NHL ready prospects in the top 10 Cozens would be a perfect fit for the LA Kings since they are tight against the cap coming in sooner rather then 3 years down the road. Not only that but hes a king type player. Has great hockey IQ and can play all forward positions. This one just makes to much sense if hes there at 5.

6. DET- Kirby Dach - The Red Wings would love to have a Dman here in the 6 spot but they have always drafted from a BPA stand point at the draft. Broberg is too much of a stretch for me at 6. They take a player they can mold in Kirby Dach. To me he could be the biggest boom or bust player in the draft. I see a nhl player no matter what but what I'm saying is his ceiling is extremely high.

7. BUF - Alex Turcotte - Buffalo gm has a tendency to stay away from CHL inthe last 2 years. I do believe they would have interest in Cozens and Dach however with 4 USDT players set to go in the top 15 they won't pass up. Turcotte well fit in nicely with there top 6.

If I'm the Oilers I take anyone of these players if they fall.. however if they dont that leaves us with.

Trevor Zegras
Peyton Krebs
Matthew Boldy
Arthur Kaliyev
Cole Caufield

Krebs is the safe choice for me. He had a extremely stranger year in kootney. Team had rumors/then conformation of relocating. Assistant Coach got fired for being a idiot on social media, and had to captain a lackluster hockey club in his second Jr. year. He has a extremely high effort level every night. He has always driven the play himself at every level he has played at. Hes a 3c at the very worst IMO. Good attitude goes a long way. Alot of people I respect in the hockey world have good things to say about this kid.

I honestly don't like Krebs and I would take Zegras over him. We need more skill in the top six, especially on the wing. If Krebs is there, nothing wrong with taking him (I just don't like him because I don't think his upside is as high)

 

[McTonyBrar]

I feel K. Dach has J. Puljujarvi written all over him. Just a big guy with okay skating who can out muscle young teenager.

No.

 

[Llamamoto]

I think he might fall quite a bit. Possibly even to the Rangers second pick in the first round and if that’s the case, they’ll probably take him.

I highly doubt that. There's a slim chance he falls to our pick, let alone out of the top-10.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Every scouting report said Jesse was a high iq playmaker.

and in what world is Puljujarvi a bust in peoples highs? He's 20 years old being used poorly by a terrible coach. 20 year old who hasn't hit his stride = bust in Oiler fans eyes

 

[McTonyBrar]

Zegras has insane passing and hockey iq

 

[Llamamoto]

Zegras has insane passing and hockey iq

I'd be extremely happy with him or Krebs. He has more upside but more risk as well. Both players that we don't really have on the roster right now.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

1. Hughes
2. Kakko
3. Turcotte
4. Zegras
5. Byram
6. Dach
7. Krebs

Say this is how the draft board shakes out before the Oilers pick. Who do you take?

This is pretty much worst-case scenario for me with Cozens and Podkolzin still being on the board.

I think the guys I'd look at here would be York, Boldy and Heinola.

Honestly not sure who I'd take or if I'd trade down a few spots for some team desperate to get one of Cozens/Podkolzin.

Heinola though is someone that really keeps growing on me the more I watch him. So smart and so poised with the puck. His four-way mobility gives him so many options too, really deceptive player. I think he definitely has top pair upside. Most underrated prospect in this draft right now. There's a legit case to be made for him as the best D in the draft.

Not huge on Cozens, but he's my pick there.

 

[Llamamoto]

Zegras has insane passing and hockey iq

He also provides a pest factor that we don't have right now.

Edit: Has 94 pims in 54 games this season. Has a mean streak.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Also, this is a small sample on Dach. I have no idea where people get the slow factor on his skating from.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Also, this is a small sample on Dach. I have no idea where people get the slow factor on his skating from.

Reminds me so much of Bouchard last year.

Among the smartest players in their respective draft classes, but get knocked for skating concerns that are way overblown.

 

[lakai17]

Brayden Tracey can finish.

 

[BudBundy]

Also, this is a small sample on Dach. I have no idea where people get the slow factor on his skating from.

I have hardly seem him at all but vs the Raiders last night, my first impression of him was that he had pretty heavy boots. Increased viewing may change my mind, plus tall guys are always a bit deceiving speed vs stride rate.

 

[Zaddy]

I have hardly seem him at all but vs the Raiders last night, my first impression of him was that he had pretty heavy boots. Increased viewing may change my mind, plus tall guys are always a bit deceiving speed vs stride rate.

He's not slow, and his edgework is really good. I don't know why so many people focus on pure straight-line speed. I'd argue it's more important for a forward to have good edgework than straight-line speed. The NHL is all about being able to operate in the small spaces. Unless you're Connor McDavid you will most likely be contained no matter how fast you are. People hail Cozens as a great skater and Dach as a poor one, but I think it's the other way around. Dach's skating is more useful. I mean you look at a guy like Puljujärvi as well, hailed as an excellent skater in his draft year, but really he's only fast in a straight line and look at how easy it is for defenders to contain him at the NHL level.

 

[North]

I highly doubt that. There's a slim chance he falls to our pick, let alone out of the top-10.

Russian factor scares teams. Especially when you already know they aren’t willing to come over right away.

 

[MCMIL OIL]

I honestly don't like Krebs and I would take Zegras over him. We need more skill in the top six, especially on the wing. If Krebs is there, nothing wrong with taking him (I just don't like him because I don't think his upside is as high)

Krebs is highly skilled.. trust me. Zegras is also a great pick. Anyone other then those 2 and I'm disappointed. Krebs has a high compete level better then anyone in the draft. To me that gives him the edge. He did it by himself all year. Whereas Zegras was on a stacked US team. Zegras may have the higher ceiling tho you are correct. I'm happy with either player.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Krebs is highly skilled.. trust me. Zegras is also a great pick. Anyone other then those 2 and I'm disappointed. Krebs has a high compete level better then anyone in the draft. To me that gives him the edge. He did it by himself all year. Whereas Zegras was on a stacked US team. Zegras may have the higher ceiling tho you are correct. I'm happy with either player.

To be honest Krebs isn't bad and he'd be good with our pick depending on who's available. He has tons of skill. Only thing that could be concerning is his ceiling. But I could be wrong. Krebs or Zegras. I'm happy with either one

 

[McTonyBrar]

Krebs is highly skilled.. trust me. Zegras is also a great pick. Anyone other then those 2 and I'm disappointed. Krebs has a high compete level better then anyone in the draft. To me that gives him the edge. He did it by himself all year. Whereas Zegras was on a stacked US team. Zegras may have the higher ceiling tho you are correct. I'm happy with either player.

His compete level is also why he may get taken earlier then 8

 

[McSuper]

So you’re basing your whole scouting report off 2 posters reading stat lines?

More then 2 posters . I usually follow the prospect just never had time this year . Most posters are informed the odd one goes off his opinion . 25 goals for a playoff team isn't great but we will see he already got 5 in the postseason

 

[ImmuneEH]

Krebs is highly skilled.. trust me. Zegras is also a great pick. Anyone other then those 2 and I'm disappointed. Krebs has a high compete level better then anyone in the draft. To me that gives him the edge. He did it by himself all year. Whereas Zegras was on a stacked US team. Zegras may have the higher ceiling tho you are correct. I'm happy with either player.

I think this is key for people who lack interest in Krebs. He was on a poor roster, played his ass off and did what he could. Zegras had a lot more help.

 

[McSuper]

The only scout ive evet me was a smug *****e who drank beer and hit on my girlfriend in front of me.

He then proceded to feign professionality/confidentiality as he bragged that he was there to watch fabbri.

Needlless to say i fed him his lunch. (I did nothing)

No need to go to jail over an ass . Better to walk away with your girlfriend

 

[FlameChampion]

Also, this is a small sample on Dach. I have no idea where people get the slow factor on his skating from.

His skating looks pretty effective to me. Set up some really nice plays. The only thing I saw from him is that he doesnt seem to have much finish. I dont know if his shot is good or not, seems like he gets it off fairly quick but poor accuracy. Just basing it off the video.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

No need to go to jail over an ass . Better to walk away with your girlfriend

Yes but it sounds cool. Kinda.

"Thats when i took the law into my own hands."

"I shoot from the hip"

"I call a spade a spade"

 

[gordonhught]

What does it take for the Oilers to move from 8-3?

Their 2019 second, or 2020 first, or JP?

Anyone have an opinion?