2024 Draft - 1st Pick: Sam O'Reilly (F) (Signed to 3 Year ELC on 10/21/24)

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[WaitingForUser]

No idea about any of this years draft class too busy concentrating on the playoffs. Is this guy anything special?

 

[PBandJ]

Quick elite prospects says defensive specialist?

Huh.

 

[McDrai]

Was not expecting to draft in the first round lol. I honestly didn’t follow any of the prospects this year but sounds like he had a pretty good Memorial Cup showing

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Welcome, curious how he'll develop, but I'll be pulling for him.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Had a good playoffs but a kid under a ppg in his draft year is uhh. Why did we trade a future first for this??

Nothing against the player, just don’t get why we made the trade.

 

[Soli]

Wow surprise. I like O’Reilly. Not sure I like him as a first, but alright!

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Two way centre like Scott Laughton apparently but better

 

[belair]

Well, the last London Knight who went late 1st shot up the rankings pretty quickly. Hope this guy follows suit.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

Mackenzie had him #32 in his draft rankings

Central Scouting, McKeens, Eliteprospects, Daily Faceoff, The Hockey News(Kennedy), Sportsnet(Cosentino), Dobber Prospects and Craig Button didn't have him going in the 1st round

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Sam Gagner was a London Knight.

 

[Nunymare]

Well, the last guy named O'Reilly that Pracey drafted turned out okay I guess.

 

[RipsADrive]

Well I only learned about this guy 30 seconds ago but seems like a good pick.

Surprised the Oilers would pay to get into the 1st round to make a pick considering the team's goals, but we do need players developing in the minors again.

 

[On The Prowl]

I have not seen him play but he was ecstatic to be drafted by the Oilers which is always nice.

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

Good Canadian Boy/10

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806883706659029077

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

This seems like a weird trade. I feel like those picks are more valuable for future deals. Ah well. Welcome Sam...

 

[Travis093]

I called it, this guy is such a gem. Won't disappoint

 

[AlbOilFAN]

Hunter is a GM of London nights if I’m not mistaken. Maybe he’ll be our GM. He likes O’Rilley

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806885247193133232

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Some praise for the newest Oiler

 

[McDoused]

Welcome to Edmonton Sam!

 

[oil Leaks]

I did not expect the Oilers to sneak into the first round. I like it!

Welcome Sam O'Reilly

 

[Skolman]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806884778613842352

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806883909025821006

 

[RipsADrive]

The scouting reports don't seem to match the move the Oilers made. Someone saw something more in this guy.

Will be interesting to see how it pans out.