F Dylan James - Okotoks Oilers, AJHL (2022, 40th, DET)

[Ovechkin962]

Looks like a legit first rounder for the stacked 2022 draft. Yet another player coming out of the AJHL.

Dylan James at eliteprospects.com

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[Haanz]

Figured this one deserves a bump. James is currently the rookie scoring leader in the USHL with 53 points in 55 games and is seemingly flying under the radar. He’s coming off a monster three-game set last weekend - 7 goals and 2 assists in 3 games, and was named the USHL Forward of the Week.

 

[Dominance]

Figured this one deserves a bump. James is currently the rookie scoring leader in the USHL with 53 points in 55 games and is seemingly flying under the radar. He’s coming off a monster three-game set last weekend - 7 goals and 2 assists in 3 games, and was named the USHL Forward of the Week.

Those numbers would typically land him a 2nd-3rd round draft pick, no?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

One of my favorite draft-eligibles from the USHL in 2022.

My notes from what I watched of him this season.

James: Big winger with good skating and motor. Works very hard and plays physical. Some 1v1 puck skills and playmaking. Wouldn’t call him a great hockey sense guy or a huge scorer, but there’s some good tools here and should be no later than a round 4 guy. Round 2-3 could even be possible.

 

[Frk It]

 

[Kipper933]

Dylan James is perhaps the hardest working, highest work ethic player of all the hard working, high work ethic players, lol. I've been tracking James for a couple years in the AJHL, and you could tell in 19/20 that he wasn't going to be long for that level but that there wasn't much read in to his 7 games last year.

Made a smooth transition to the USHL, winning the Rookie of the Year and was a key piece for Sioux City's USHL championship.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Detroit

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Wasn't a huge reach on draft day, but still a round early for me. Seems like just a grinder/depth guy at North Dakota and that's what he'd be in the NHL if he makes it. Classic Draper/Yzerman pick, thought they could have swung on skill (ex: Casey/Hutson/Goyette) at this slot. Curious to know what the UND/NCHC fans think of James.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Wasn't a huge reach on draft day, but still a round early for me. Seems like just a grinder/depth guy at North Dakota and that's what he'd be in the NHL if he makes it. Classic Draper/Yzerman pick, thought they could have swung on skill (ex: Casey/Hutson/Goyette) at this slot. Curious to know what the UND/NCHC fans think of James.

Have watched him more and he projects well as a bottom 6 energy forward with blazing speed. Darren Helm type, maybe Draper also saw a bit of himself in James. We will see how long James stays at UND and if the Red Wings will be able to get him signed.

 

[deca guard]

i will never understand how a player can be drafted then sign with another team

 

[Our Lady Peace]

i will never understand how a player can be drafted then sign with another team

Sometimes players simply want options of where to play. It's a career/life decision for many

 

[deca guard]

Sometimes players simply want options of where to play. It's a career/life decision for many

the problem is that draft pix are of extreme importance to an nhl teams success , if there wasnt a draft and players could just sign where they want theres no nhl . yes ok if a player doesnt want to play for the team that drafted him thats their choice , go play in any other league they want but not the nhl

 

[Cucumber]

Met the kid last weekend in Calgary. Really nice guy. Has a good head on his shoulders

 

[newfy]

Theres some people who think hes going to be a really good enerfy guy, but would love to see mroe offense at lower levels

 

[ness180]

Theres some people who think hes going to be a really good enerfy guy, but would love to see mroe offense at lower levels

As a UND fan, James took a step forward in his sophomore season at North Dakota. In many of the games where UND wasn't playing well, James was one of the few players that was noticeable and trying to make things happen. With Jackson Blake and Riese Gaber having departed, going to need James to step up even more as he will be getting first or second line minutes this upcoming season.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Was at the North Dakota Miami Friday game in Oxford a couple hours ago. Thoughts on James:

James had a really quiet night at 5v5, didn't engage himself enough in the play, but you can see right away why he's a good PKer with his speed and tenacity. Needs to go to the net more at 5v5 though to help the UND offense.

 

[Hockeyville USA]