Prospect Info: 2024/25 Oilers Prospect Thread

[belair]

Caught a bit of the BU game last night. Lachance really has to work on his skating if he wants any chance at success when he turns pro.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Fugg

 

[Senor Catface]

Caught a bit of the BU game last night. Lachance really has to work on his skating if he wants any chance at success when he turns pro.

Yeah, it's really the big piece of the puzzle. He's got some NHL quality traits, but without the improved skating it'll be hard to transfer those over.

 

[North]

William Nicholl with two assists today.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

William Nicholl with two assists today.

Kid is looking like a steal. Solid hockey IQ and good skills as well.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

So far:

Nicholl 12gp. 4-8-12 (2-7-9 ES) (2-1-3 PP) +6 24sog. 39.8% on faceoffs 98/39
O'Reilly 10gp. 4-4-8 (3-2-5 ES) (0-2-2 PP) (1-0-1 SH) +3 34sog. 56.8% on faceoffs 148/84

Nicholl is 2nd on the Knights in points, tied for 2nd in assists and 1st in +/-.

 

[CupofOil]

So far:

Nicholl 12gp. 4-8-12 (2-7-9 ES) (2-1-3 PP) +6 24sog. 39.8% on faceoffs 98/39
O'Reilly 10gp. 4-4-8 (3-2-5 ES) (0-2-2 PP) (1-0-1 SH) +3 34sog. 56.8% on faceoffs 148/84

Nicholl is 2nd on the Knights in points, tied for 2nd in assists and 1st in +/-.

A little underwhelming for O'Reilly tbh but he's more of a two way guy than a big scorer so he likely won't put up big numbers even in junior.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

A little underwhelming for O'Reilly tbh but he's more of a two way guy than a big scorer so he likely won't put up big numbers even in junior.

As long as he becomes a solid 3C loaded with intangibles he is a great pick IMO. I see him hitting that at some point in the next 3 years. Nicholl on the flip side might have higher offensive potential. If he's a top 9 NHLer it would be a great pick.

 

[Canovin]

We just gotta look at it like it's a 1st for two middle six players

 

[CycloneSweep]

As long as he becomes a solid 3C loaded with intangibles he is a great pick IMO. I see him hitting that at some point in the next 3 years. Nicholl on the flip side might have higher offensive potential. If he's a top 9 NHLer it would be a great pick.

It’s just great that we drafted a guy in the 7th round who is YOUNGER than the guy we drafted in the 1st, and he is outperforming him.
Thats a steal.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

It’s just great that we drafted a guy in the 7th round who is YOUNGER than the guy we drafted in the 1st, and he is outperforming him.
Thats a steal.

O'Reilly is far more pro ready due to his size and strength. I look at it as 2 potentially awesome picks. O'Reilly is Henrique's eventual replacement. Nicholl could be a cheap top 6 offensive option on his ELC.

 

[Senor Catface]

Not enough people are talking about Day. Really great season so far.

 

[North]

Not enough people are talking about Day. Really great season so far.

Yes! I’m hoping we have something goaltending wise with him and Vinni.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Not enough people are talking about Day. Really great season so far.

I really liked him in camp and have been voting for him for some time in the prospects polls.

 

[CycloneSweep]

O'Reilly is far more pro ready due to his size and strength. I look at it as 2 potentially awesome picks. O'Reilly is Henrique's eventual replacement. Nicholl could be a cheap top 6 offensive option on his ELC.

Is he?
O’Reilly is listed at 6’1” and 180lbs and Nicholl at 6’ and 184lbs that’s pretty much identical size wise.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Is he?
O’Reilly is listed at 6’1” and 180lbs and Nicholl at 6’ and 184lbs that’s pretty much identical size wise.

Look at both players when they're on the ice, the size difference is notable.

 

[McGlassbangers]

Maxim Berezkin extends his point streak to 10 games with an assist in the first period against SKA. Now up to 18 points in 22 games.

 

[McFlyingV]

Nice to see Nathan Day off to a great start this year. Looked really good in the rookie tournament this year. 2.26GAA and .918Sv% making massive leaps from last year so far. Might be a quality goalie prospect there to go along with Eemil Vinni. Two goalies with good size who move well.