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What to expect as Petes prepare to make first overall pick in OHL Priority Selection Friday

Peterborough Petes fans are going to have to wait until Friday night to find out who the club is selecting first overall in the OHL Priority Selection.
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What to expect as Petes prepare to make first overall pick in OHL Priority Selection Friday​

In past years, the OHL has conducted a press conference the day before the draft to unveil the first overall pick but not this year, says Petes GM and VP of operations Mike Oke.

Peterborough Petes fans are going to have to wait until Friday night to find out who the club is selecting first overall in the OHL Priority Selection.

In past years, the OHL has conducted a news conference the day before the draft to unveil the first overall pick, but not this year, says Petes GM and VP of operations Mike Oke.

The team was making plans to hold a news conference on Thursday when Oke said the league informed them they were not going to do it this year. He said he was given no reason for the change of heart.

The Petes hold the first pick for the first time in franchise history after winning the OHL draft lottery on March 26. Their highest previous pick was Nick Ritchie, selected at No. 2 in 2011.

“There will be no Thursday news conference,” said Oke. “The first pick will be announced through the OHL at the start of the draft, just like all the other players who will be selected in rounds one, two and three.”

The first three rounds will be held on Friday beginning at 7 p.m. online at ontariohockeyleague.com and broadcast live on YourTV. Rounds four through 15 will take place on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m.
There is no consensus No. 1 pick this year, with as many as nine players seen as potential top picks in what is a forward heavy draft near the top. This fits into the Petes’ greatest need of offensively gifted forwards.

Industry sources believe the Petes are leaning toward Ottawa Valley Titans forward Kaden McGregor, while other top players include Toronto Jr. Canadians forward Camryn Warren, Sun County Panthers right-hand shot Jaakko Wycisk, Don Mills Flyers winger Charlie Murata, Barrie Jr, Colts centre Brock Chitaroni and Toronto Titans pivot Max Delisle.

Oke won’t tip his hand until Friday.
“We’re going to take the player we feel is the best available player to fit the needs of the Peterborough Petes,” said Oke. “There is maybe not that generational player but there is lots of really good talent. Each of the players who would be in consideration for a pick at No. 1 are all just a little different which is unique maybe from some of the more recent drafts.

“We’ve spent a lot of time dissecting the different players — their skills and abilities and what they do well both on and off the ice. I’m confident when it comes time to make our pick, we’ll pick a player who will be a good player for the Peterborough Petes.”

Oke said he anticipates it will be a forward.
“The consensus is the group of forwards who are available are maybe a little bit stronger than some of the defence,” he said. “We’re counting on this particular player to come in and help generate some offence. Certainly there is a transition from minor hockey to the OHL.”

The Petes hold two picks in the second round — No. 26, originally owned by the Ottawa 67’s; and No. 31, which belonged to the Flint Firebirds — as well as No. 61 in round three, originally owned by the Windsor Spitfires.

On Monday, the Petes dealt another 2025 third-round pick (Erie Otters) and their 2028 10th-round selection to the Sarnia Sting for the Sting’s 2027 third, 2026 eighth and a 2027 conditional 15th-round pick.

“It gives us a chance to add some picks down the road we can utilize either as selections or potential trades,” said Oke.

The Petes are hoping to add depth to the talent they’ve assembled in the 2007 and 2008 age groups to add to the core they are building on after opting in January 2024 to move into a full rebuild after winning the 2023 OHL championship.

“We’re really excited about the group of young players we have returning,” Oke said.
 
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User13452 said:
Would still expect the petes to move one of their seconds i can’t see them making 6 picks in the first 3 rounds
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I believe we just offloaded a 3rd this week.

Should have (1) 1st, (2) 2nds, (1) 3rd as of right now. If we move a 2nd for immediate help then I can live with that too.
 
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Petes90 said:
I believe we just offloaded a 3rd this week.

Should have (1) 1st, (2) 2nds, (1) 3rd as of right now. If we move a 2nd for immediate help then I can live with that too.
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I’m seeing 2 seconds and 2 thirds on the database. Kingston third and Windsor third unless it’s wrong
 
User13452 said:
I’m seeing 2 seconds and 2 thirds on the database. Kingston third and Windsor third unless it’s wrong
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Don’t believe that’s been updated to account for the pre draft deals. The OHL website has the official draft order published and the Petes have 2 seconds and 1 third listed there. I assume the trade window is maybe closed now that it has been posted?

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Most teams try to fill their empty draft slots each year to avoid a "year with a hole in it" when constructing their team. Having closer to 15 picks in a draft allows for some misses, which obviously can happen when projecting the future for 15yo. Less picks in a draft year puts more pressure on making good picks.
Getting your four best draft picks into your lineup as 16yo helps speed up their development/adjustment as well as team chemistry.

Mike Oke didn't trade one of the 2nd round picks for future picks, although many expected he would.
A couple factors could be at play here
  • maybe he didn't get an offer he was happy with......they are high 2nd round picks (27th and 31st) so teams may have low-balled him with an offer figuring he would take it because they need picks for the future
  • he has three picks in the first 31 picks and four in the first 61........he should get four really good players with those picks
  • it's possible that Oke has his eye on some 17 or 18yo US players that haven't been drafted by an OHL team previously and he will use one of these picks to select one of these players
  • the great news for Oke is that on Saturday morning he can probably sleep in until 10am because the 4th round starts at 9:00 and the Petes don't pick until the 40th pick (pick #104)
There will be lots of bodies at camp come September with a legitimate shot to make this team and I expect there will be moves made before, during and/or just after camp. At the end of the day, picks and players are assets. While Oke didn't make a draft pick trade for future assets, the players he picks at 27 and 31 will be great assets for the Petes going forward.

I'm excited to see the next four players being welcomed to the Petes' family tonight and to see the twists and turns that happen in the draft overall.

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Bra Wavers said:
Most teams try to fill their empty draft slots each year to avoid a "year with a hole in it" when constructing their team. Having closer to 15 picks in a draft allows for some misses, which obviously can happen when projecting the future for 15yo. Less picks in a draft year puts more pressure on making good picks.
Getting your four best draft picks into your lineup as 16yo helps speed up their development/adjustment as well as team chemistry.

Mike Oke didn't trade one of the 2nd round picks for future picks, although many expected he would.
A couple factors could be at play here
  • maybe he didn't get an offer he was happy with......they are high 2nd round picks (27th and 31st) so teams may have low-balled him with an offer figuring he would take it because they need picks for the future
  • he has three picks in the first 31 picks and four in the first 61........he should get four really good players with those picks
  • it's possible that Oke has his eye on some 17 or 18yo US players that haven't been drafted by an OHL team previously and he will use one of these picks to select one of these players
  • the great news for Oke is that on Saturday morning he can probably sleep in until 10am because the 4th round starts at 9:00 and the Petes don't pick until the 40th pick (pick #104)
There will be lots of bodies at camp come September with a legitimate shot to make this team and I expect there will be moves made before, during and/or just after camp. At the end of the day, picks and players are assets. While Oke didn't make a draft pick trade for future assets, the players he picks at 27 and 31 will be great assets for the Petes going forward.

I'm excited to see the next four players being welcomed to the Petes' family tonight and to see the twists and turns that happen in the draft overall.

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At least in recent memory it’s been a while since we’ve had this many picks on opening night of the draft. Let’s hope we hit big with our two 2nds and strike gold with our 3rd because this really could be a pivotal and massive draft for the future success and sustainability of this organization! Hopefully things go well
 
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At least in recent memory it’s been a while since we’ve had this many picks on opening night of the draft. Let’s hope we hit big with our two 2nds and strike gold with our 3rd because this really could be a pivotal and massive draft for the future success and sustainability of this organization! Hopefully things go well
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Need to hit on the second round picks. In all likelihood the guy they draft first round next year will be moved at the deadline for a all in move so getting two good players with these second round picks is key
 
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Hoping Kunopaski falls to us, but not likely. That guy is going to be a very good OHL defender.
 
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