2024 Draft - 1st Pick: Sam O'Reilly (F)

[oil Leaks]

 

[TheNumber4]

We saw with Reid Schaeffer that we can still trade DRAFTED first round picks at the TDL. We didn't really lose a 1st rounder here. We swapped one in the future for now. So if Pracey sees something in this kid, probably smart to go for the first round steal now as opposed to future drafts where you don't know what you will be looking at.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Jeebus, you run out to the store and clean the kitchen for a few minutes, and what happens? We actually do something! I was about to make a "our scouts are just there to look pretty today" joke earlier, but decided against it.

Seems like a gamble, but the scouting report on this kid is good. Very good. Sounds like a solid pick up.

Now, sign our UFAs Jackson. Lock 'em up!

 

[CycloneSweep]

The weird part is it seems like this guy projects as a 3rd liner and that’s what the org sees him as too. Trading a first for a bottom 6 forward seems like a lot but whatever. JJ isn’t an NHL GM.

 

[Broberg Speed]

sounds like a good name for a hockey player

 

[ManofSteel55]

The weird part is it seems like this guy projects as a 3rd liner and that’s what the org sees him as too. Trading a first for a bottom 6 forward seems like a lot but whatever. JJ isn’t an NHL GM.

A lot of scouting reports are reporting low end as a 3rd liner with potential to be more. Let's hope he's more.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

New sheriff in town. Bold move for new Oil management group and its head amateur scout to move aggressively into the first round. Huge faith in Pracey to make this deal. Like it.

No idea about the player but did see his Memorial Cup goal against Moose Jaw when it happened (my first impression was the MJ tender was too deep in his net). Seems like a quality good character kid. Hope his development is at centre and fosters centre wing versatility. Love the Scott Laughton comp which would deliver a mid lineup hard ice competitive player.

Highly recommend peeps check out Gregor's June 26th interview with Pracey. One of the best, albeit dry, interview that gives insight into the scouting process and variables through which to assess a prospect's potential. He seems to have a similar mindset to Jackson and Knoblauch's left-brain logical, analytical thinking style. Link: Archive Shows Archives - Jason Gregor

Draft climber, big upside, strong character and two way game. Welcome to the Oilers Sam O'Reilly.

 

[CycloneSweep]

A lot of scouting reports are reporting low end as a 3rd liner with potential to be more. Let's hope he's more.

Agreed.

 

[Heavy Dee]

If that's how it actually works. I'm fine with it. We need to spend again at this years TDL.


Is Gregor's radio interviews available online?

Oilers Nation I believe

 

[Oilhawks]

They were Vegas fans. They boo'd the shit out of Dallas when it was their turn too with Dallas sucks.

Ah, so fans that will be invisible in a few years once Vegas falls off completely I guess. Lame. Dallas deserves better. Great fans (though I think a few on here were a bit salty). Better than Vegas fans at least

 

[TheNumber4]

Oilers Nation I believe

Thanks. Found it. Will listen.

Spotify Link if anyone wants to join me:

Ah, so fans that will be invisible in a few years once Vegas falls off completely I guess. Lame. Dallas deserves better. Great fans (though I think a few on here were a bit salty). Better than Vegas fans at least

Dallas fans were allllll good. Just a bit over confident pre-series but they were fine. Vegas fans took ALOT of Cap Cheating Shit from me all year lol..... surprised they didn't come after me more but still f*** that franchise.

 

[Canovin]

Holy shit. I decided to follow the nhl prospects on YouTube a couple of days ago cause I didn’t know anything about this years draft outside of Celebrini and Demidov and the first guy that came up was Sam O Reilly. What are the odds we drafted him haha

 

[MessierII]

If Mackenzie is on board I’m good with this

Mckenzie’s list is just compilations of lists from nhl scouts so other teams saw him as a riser clearly.

Sounds like Hyman honestly.

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

The weird part is it seems like this guy projects as a 3rd liner and that’s what the org sees him as too. Trading a first for a bottom 6 forward seems like a lot but whatever. JJ isn’t an NHL GM.

Could also step in and replace hyman as he ages

 

[MessierII]

The weird part is it seems like this guy projects as a 3rd liner and that’s what the org sees him as too. Trading a first for a bottom 6 forward seems like a lot but whatever. JJ isn’t an NHL GM.

Seems like he’s a late riser. He’s highest only on Mckenzie’s list which is rare but Mckenzie’s list is the general consensus among actual nhl team scouts. Seems like a high floor player.

 

[WaitingForUser]

Mckenzie’s list is just compilations of lists from nhl scouts so other teams saw him as a riser clearly.

Sounds like Hyman honestly.

That may be true but you show me another guy with his track record of nailing prospects and where they will go. The is a reason he was the best when he was still around the man knows his shit.

 

[Barrsy]

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[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Seems like he’s a late riser. He’s highest only on Mckenzie’s list which is rare but Mckenzie’s list is the general consensus among actual nhl team scouts. Seems like a high floor player.

First full year in OHL roughly point per game playing team roles on a championship team, bigger role and maturity and growth to his game he could be 80+ points next year with London

Edit and if he really works on his skating you’re looking at a real gem. I wasn’t a fan of the schaeffer pick but I’m fan of this pick

 

[Barrsy]

The weird part is it seems like this guy projects as a 3rd liner and that’s what the org sees him as too. Trading a first for a bottom 6 forward seems like a lot but whatever. JJ isn’t an NHL GM.

If you trade a late 1st for a guy who turns out to be a 3rd liner its a fantastic, fantastic trade

 

[CycloneSweep]

If you trade a late 1st for a guy who turns out to be a 3rd liner its a fantastic, fantastic trade

Is it?

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Is it?

Depends on definition of 3rd liner I guess, only skills I see separating Sam to say Dylan Holloway is skating. Just get Draisaitls workout routine to the kid and we are looking good

 

[Barrsy]

Is it?

Yes. Anyone who analyzes a draft and the metrics of the liklihood of a kid even playing in the NHL/being a regular knows that As you get further and further down the draft chain it becomes far far less likely to do that. At some point it kinda evens out (ie a late 3rd vs a 5th) but yes, a late 1st becoming a regular 3rd liner is a great, great result.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Depends on definition of 3rd liner I guess, only skills I see separating Sam to say Dylan Holloway is skating. Just get Draisaitls workout routine to the kid and we are looking good

Fair I guess.

At the end of the day no trade or move is done in isolation. Interesting to see what else we do here.

 

[alphahelix]

Show the receipts...

His last 3 years as director of scouting in Colorado he basically got MacKinnon as the consensus generational #1 Overall pick, and 0 other significant players?

Butcher was decent for a season but cratered after that

2014
1	#23	Conner Bleackley (F)
3	#84	Kyle Wood (D)
4	#93	Nick Magyar (F)
4	#114	Alexis Pépin (F)
5	#144	Anton Lindholm (D)	4	66	0	5	5	16
6	#174	Maximilian Pajpach (G)
7	#204	Julien Nantel (F)
2013
1	#1	Nathan MacKinnon (F)	12	791	335	564	899	348
2	#32	Chris Bigras (D)	2	46	1	3	4	18
3	#63	Spencer Martin (G)	6	57	-	-	-	-
4	#93	Mason Geertsen (F)	1	25	0	0	0	77
5	#123	Will Butcher (D)	5	275	16	98	114	34
6	#153	Ben Storm (F)
7	#183	Wilhelm Westlund (D)
2012
2	#41	Mitchell Heard (F)
3	#72	Troy Bourke (F)
5	#132	Michael Clarke (F)
6	#162	Joseph Blandisi (F)	5	101	10	21	31	78
7	#192	Colin Smith (F)

 

[TheNumber4]

Listening to Pracey go over his very very thorough drafting process and philosophy, gives me more confidence in this pick.