Think this draft is a B-. Holland deal down netted an extra pick used to nab a small, high skill local kid with gaudy Alta Junior stats. Perfect mid-draft speculative pick. Tyler Tullio a similar small skill guy taken well past his projected draft slotting is also a value pick on small skill player with character and work ethic. I like the Oilers ran the draft table on forwards and the later picks are all lottery tickets on skill in fringe playing situations which could maybe break. Dart board stuff but reasonable-ish reaches based on organization need.
Holloway makes this draft a B-. An island of size, skating and straight lines power forward body in an ocean of small flash and dash smaller finesse prospects, I think Holloway is being unfairly nicked a bit by some Oil fans. By reports, a high character, versatile assertive centre/winger whose one year from leading AJHL in scoring. Young NCAA freshman who showed rise later in his inaugural season who could breakout as a sophomore. The Oil get a low floor player who should cover the bet as a quality 3C or winger but quite possibly plays as a big, skilled top six left wing if his offence abilities develop.