McGlassbangers
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Betker, 6'6, 220lb defender scored 31 points in 64 games (also +19 rating) for the Everett Silvertips.
Betker, 6'6, 220lb defender scored 31 points in 64 games (also +19 rating) for the Everett Silvertips.
The Musil replacement...
who was found in the 6th round.
Seems like he has shown good progress since being drafted. Let's get him into the AHL so the Oilers can undo that ASAP
Gernat replacement, Musil still has hope (faint glimmer)
Gernat replacement, Musil still has hope (faint glimmer)
Does he "throw down"?
I take it people finally fell out of Love with Gernet?
I take it people finally fell out of Love with Gernet?
Gernat replacement, Musil still has hope (faint glimmer)
At 6’5 and 200 pounds, Ben Betker is a big presence on the blue line for the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. A late selection in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL Draft, Betker is at the bottom of a deep pool of defensive prospects in the Oilers’ system. His skating and puck movement have markedly improved, and Betker seems more keen to use his size to muscle his opponents off the puck and throw some big hits. While not naturally offensively gifted (his best season of his career was 21 points in 68 games in 2013-14), Betker has been focusing on shooting the puck more frequently and jumping up into the rush when he can. He currently has one goal and five assists through 19 games with the Silvertips.
Scouting report from early on in the year
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/115055/edmonton-oilers-left-thin-group-junior-prospects/
yes, he has topped 100pims in his last 2 seasons.