He was drafted as an overager but I think the hope is higher than this. He actually looked decent in rookie camp. The guy has a very highend motor and a gamer. He is Flint's captain.
Only ever seen some clips...Parker Bell, Henry Mews. And some scoring highlights. I would guess nobody will accuse him of high end vision or great hands. I would guess we could hope he turns into a 4th line cycler with really good grit a.k.a Matt Olivier. Not sure how to rate the chances but looks to me like he needs to get his real man strength on him to play the kind of game that will get him to the show.
Chances of him making the NHL are not great. But that is true of any 5th rounder. He may well end up as an ECHL/AHL tweener but I certainly think that the current hopes would be for at least a guy who can contribute in BAK otherwise why give him an ELC.
What was your username back then?
if Kane comes back for the playoffs and everyone stays healthy, the Oilers probably only need a 20 minute defensive d-man and a physical bottom 6 forward for the playoffs (maybe someone like Kostin would do).
Tough, chippy, shit disturber type that has decent hands. He comes across as a hard working guy that is willing to pay the price to score goals. I really like him as a prospect and feel that he will be a NHLer down the line. He's the exact kind of guy that we currently lack on the 4th line.
Yeah. I don't mean Kostin specifically, but rather a similar player (or somebody like Kassian in his prime), who can provide physical play in limited minutes and score some goals. That or a really strong defensive guy to beef up the third line. Though it does not look bad with the likes of Henrique and Brown. The Oilers have plenty of skill and offensive depth already.
Olivier out of Columbus is your guy. Arguably the toughest guy in the league, and he penalty kills (like Kassian). I would love for the Oilers to acquire him.
Well I don't think that anyone sees him making the team before the tail end of his ELC at minimum but it's always a safer bet to write off late round picks. IMO he has the toolbox to be a player but health, luck and a bunch of other things come into play for his long term success.
I just wonder how much he'd cost? I value players like him more than most and I definitely wouldn't give up the Jeannot package for him for instance.
Thats the big question and we don't have a lot to give.
He's on pace for 20 goals, which is crazy for a player like him. I'd be curious what he returns, if Columbus even trades him.
I've argued that the Oilers can put together a package better than the one they moved for Ekholm. I think they empty the cupboards this trade deadline.
kant 45 degrees ..clear the chamber lol
I knew Griffen Reinhart would never be an NHL player. I also knew Yakupov would be a 50-goal scorer.
We've won 16 of our last 21 games. Why are favors even needed right now when we're consistently winning?
