2023 Draft - 1st Pick: Beau Akey (D)

[Oilers in NS]

he is about 5 years away from making the team


I get jealous when people challenge me for poor grammar and spelling mistakes

I got ya beat on poor grammar. There are only 22 letters in our alphabet here in NS. Alpha Bits Cereal or Alpha Getti Pasta wont even sell in NS because we dont understand it

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Looked good in his camp, I expect a strong year from him.

 

[TheNumber4]

No more Akey this preseason . Dude probably better than Broberg.

 

[RipsADrive]

I woulda liked to see him play more but I won't complain if Woodcroft quickly cuts to just the guys expected to play this year.

Hoping for a big year from Beau this year.

 

[MessierII]

Looked promising. Excited to see how he does.

 

[gordonhught]

he is about 5 years away from making the team

I say less than 5 years.

 

[CornKicker]

let him start padding those OHL stats and hope he gets to play for the world junior team

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

let him start padding those OHL stats and hope he gets to play for the world junior team

This is my hope as well, because I could see him announcing himself on that stage (so to speak)

 

[Slats432]

Wow every thread today is all about...

 

[JustNapalmIt]

I say less than 5 years.

So not as quick as some posters were saying that Savoie and/or Wanner were lead pipe cinches to play?

 

[Jumptheshark]

I say less than 5 years.

He needs proper development

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

let him start padding those OHL stats and hope he gets to play for the world junior team

If he doesn’t make the team this year he’s probably a lock next year

 

[bobbythebrain]

Looked good. Only 18. The play he tried to make in the corner using strength he got obliterated

Nothing wrong with recognizing his talents and weaknesses at the same time

No doubt in my mind they sung him praises before they let him go, and gave him some pointers

 

[joestevens29]

Looked good. Only 18. The play he tried to make in the corner using strength he got obliterated

Nothing wrong with recognizing his talents and weaknesses at the same time

No doubt in my mind they sung him praises before they let him go, and gave him some pointers

Good for these kids to see just how hard it is to play in the NHL and pre-season isn't even against top competition.

Really helps them when training next off-season to get stronger/faster/work on the little things

 

[FlameChampion]

Pretty sure he got sent back because they dont want him missing any of Barrie's training camp (which is the proper thing for his development). Its not because he got obliterated in a corner lol

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Pretty sure he got sent back because they dont want him missing any of Barrie's training camp (which is the proper thing for his development). Its not because he got obliterated in a corner lol

This.

He was never gonna make the team, they gave him 1 preseason game and sent him back to the OHL

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I think he's going to have a massive season

 

[Perfect_Drug]

I think he's going to have a massive season

Great play but uhh he would NEVER get away with playing like that in the NHL.

Reminds me of Brent Sopel going on those adventures behind the opposition net and playing like a forward for an entire shift.

 

[OilerFanInLangley]

While I know little about most players in the draft this year, I was hoping for a right shooting Dman in this spot as it is currently the thinnest spot in the prospect pool.

Him and Dragicevic appear to have been the two best options left out there at that position and they went with the better speed so I'm good with it.

Dragicevic: Son of Trogdor

No thanks. I hate sequels.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

And he's signed

 

[TheNumber4]

Now here’s a prospect I can be hyped about. Congrat to Akey. Impressive camp. Huge potential in this player.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Now here’s a prospect I can be hyped about. Congrat to Akey. Impressive camp. Huge potential in this player.

If he can just get a little stronger, that skating, balance and footwork will help him find alot of success, imo.

 

[TheNumber4]

If he can just get a little stronger, that skating, balance and footwork will help him find alot of success, imo.

And the creativity to do something with that skating. He thinks the game like he wants to make a difference every shift and can actually execute on his ideas.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

And the creativity to do something with that skating. He thinks the game like he wants to make a difference every shift and can actually execute on his ideas.

It has that feel that we'll see him at the WJHC and he'll be putting on show. Fingers crossed for that, but I expect a very good season from him.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

2024-25 Selection Camp Roster | National Junior Team



Akey off to Canada's World Junior's selection camp