Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Size and depth up the middle
  • Wingers with a wide range of skills
  • Size and depth on the blueline
Weaknesses
  • Depth on the RW
  • No bonafide power play QB on the blueline
  • Lack of elite G prospect

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Olivier Roy Pro 7.0 C
2. Niko Hovinen Pro 7.0 C
3. Samu Perhonen Europe 7.0 D
4. Tyler Bunz Pro 7.0 D
5. Frans Tuohimaa Europe 6.5 C

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Nail Yakupov Pro 9.0 C
2. Toni Rajala Pro 6.5 C
3. Kristians Pelss Pro 6.0 C
4. Antti Tyrvainen Pro 6.0 C
5. John McCarron NCAA 6.0 C
6. Mark Arcobello Pro 4.5 B
7. Cameron Abney Pro 4.0 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Daniil Zharkov CHL 7.5 D
2. Teemu Hartikainen Pro 7.0 B
3. Jujhar Khaira NCAA 7.0 D
4. Curtis Hamilton Pro 6.5 C
5. Mitchell Moroz CHL 6.5 C
6. Kellen Jones NCAA 6.0 C
7. Philippe Cornet Pro 6.0 C
8. Kale Kessy CHL 5.0 D

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Tyler Pitlick Pro 7.0 C
2. Ryan Martindale Pro 7.0 D
3. Andrew Miller Pro 7.0 D
4. Chris VandeVelde Pro 6.0 C
5. Travis Ewanyk CHL 6.0 C
6. Tanner House Pro 5.0 C

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Justin Schultz Pro 8.0 B
2. Oscar Klefbom Europe 8.0 C
3. Martin Marincin Pro 7.5 C
4. David Musil CHL 7.5 C
5. Martin Gernat CHL 7.5 D
6. Dillon Simpson NCAA 6.5 C
7. Alex Plante Pro 6.5 C
8. Kyle Bigos NCAA 6.5 C
9. Brandon Davidson Pro 6.5 C
10. Colten Teubert Pro 6.5 C
11. Taylor Fedun Pro 6.5 C
12. Erik Gustafsson (2012) Europe 6.5 C
13. Joey LaLeggia NCAA 6.5 C

Log Jam

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Currently on the roster including the return of injured Josh Green thier will be 21 players next training camp competing for 13 spots. It seems at the moment that at least 11 are a lock with 8 forwards fighting it out for the two remaining positions. At the end of the regular season the line up should look something like this.

Line #1 Green/Zholtok – Weight – Cleary

Line #2 Smyth – Comrie – Carter

Line #3 Moreau – Marchant – Grier

Line #4 Horcoff – Murray – Laraque

Spare – Pittis

However next year you throw in this list of players and things become a lot more crowded.
RW/LW Michel Riesen,
LW Jani Rita,
C Brian Swanson,
RW/C Paul Comrie,
C Jason Chimera,
C Peter Sarno,
LW Tony Salmelainen

Of the remaining six it seems Michel Riesen has the best chance of making the squad since the Oilers have a need for winger with goal scoring ability. Zholtok and Pittis may both be pushed aside by younger players since both are good utility players neither have the ability to command regular duty. Zholtok and Pittis could be both moved for defensive depth or picks and allow Green and Riesen to take thier spots and have the remainder return to Hamilton for a year without hurting the deveopment of the players or the team.

The battles between the players to make the club will be interesting for the media and fans and difficult for the coaches and managment since thier decisions could alter the direction of the organization over the next couple seasons. But everyone involved can take heart that Read more»

Riesen to Believe

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Since being drafted 14th overall in 1997 Michel is the Oiler’s David a potential masterpiece a project which takes time and patience. After coming over to North America for the 1998-99 season it has taken over 200 games in the American Hockey League for him to realize what it takes on a nightly basis to make the leap forward. The largest improvement has come in his willingness to take responsibility for his defensive assignments in neutral and defensive zones.

As ice time increased for him with a more dilligent work ethic the offensive stats began to appear as well with 56 goals over the last 140 games with a multitude of different linemates as well. At the begining of the season Michel had the chance to secure a roster spot with the Oilers but after 12 games he was sent back down. His demotion was not due to lack of effort in either offensive of defensive areas but having been paired up the two other rookies for the majority of the time did not allow him to showcase his talents.

Pure and simple he is a goal scorer and perhaps he does not have the grit and physical presence that the Oilers ideally look for but does however possess talents that could help them become a more well rounded team. Next training camp will tell if the Oiler’s management and coaching have the forsight to place Michel on Doug Weight’s line with Dan Cleary. With Dan Cleary’s game rounding out and Doug Weight’s ability to make players around him better thier may not be a better place for Michel in the league.

At the start of next season Michel will be 22 yrs of age wh Read more»

Oilers Prospect Update Part 2

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OILERS PROSPECT UPDATE PART 2
Christian Chartier

Prince George WHL GP-51 G-12 A-45 PTS-57 PIM-89
Alexander Ljubimov

Togliatti Rus GP-20 G-1 A-2 PTS-3 PIM-8
Dan LaCouture

Edmonton NHL GP-37 G-2 A-4 PTS-6 PIM-29
Lou Dickenson

Kingston OHL GP-51 G-14 A-18 PTS-32 PIM-29
Brad Norton

Hamilton AHL GP-36 G-3 A-12 PTS-15 PIM-56
Matthew Lombardi

Victoriaville QMJHL GP-60 G-24 A-35 P-59 PIM-56
Oleg Smirnov

Moscow Dynamo RUS GP-25 G-2 a-0 PTS-2 PIM-14
Chad Hinz

Hamilton AHL GP-60 G-11 A-17 PTS-28 PIM-28
Jonathan Fauteaux

Victoriaville QMJHL GP-43 G-6 A-15 P-21 PIM-113
Paul Flache

Brampton OHL GP-60 G-7 A-16 PTS-23 PIM-94

Christian’s Crusade

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After five years of service in the Western Hockey League in Saskatoon and Prince George this 6-0/185 boy has evolved into 6-0/216 man. After being drafted in the 7th round in 1999 Christian has stormed out of the gate the following year and posted very respectable numbers in the 1999-00 season. Even with being traded from Saskatoon to Prince George he managed 18 goals and
38 assists in 68 games while serving 64 minutes in the box.

Not to be out done this season by highly toated fellow teammate Dan Hamhuis, he leads all defenseman with 57 points in 51 games which is tied for first on the team with centerman Blake Robson. At the ripe old age of twenty Christian Chartier is looking forward to next seasons training camp to show the Oilers organization he is ready to take the step, inform the rest of the league that leaving him until the 7th round was a grave mistake. The added 20 pounds to his frame since draft day has helped give the confidence to become a more well rounded player on both sides of the ice. With such mass on a short body he will make life difficult for forwards trying gain position on him in front of the net. Time will only tell how he fairs against Ryan Smith, Mike Grier and Ethan Moreau during training camp when they set up shop in front of the net. If he passes that difficult test he will most likely split time in Edmonton and their farm team gaining valueable experience.

For Christian the four dragons that must be slain for him to take a regular shift with the Bronze and Blue next season are the ability to make safe plays in his own Read more»

Oilers Prospect Update Part 1

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Without a strong farm team in the AHL this franchise is in a distinct disadvantage since it does not have the resources to make up for mistakes on draft day or in the developmental stage.

Shawn Horcoff
Hamilton GP:24 G:10 A:18 PTS:28 +/- -7 PIM:19
Edmonton GP:24 G:5 A:4 PTS:9 +/- +1 PIM:2
- Outstanding first quarter as a rookie in the AHL showing strong two-way play. Has adjusted well to the NHL and will progress to the next level with the experience from this year and training camp next season.

Mike Comrie
Kootenay GP:37 G:39 A:40 PTS:79 +/-(+23)PIM:79
Edmonton GP:16 G:2 A:2 PTS:4 +/-(+2) PIM:2
- Would have benefited greatly if he had started the season in Hamilton along side Horcoff instead of going to Cranbrook a quicker adjustment could have been made. Shows flashes of exceptional vision and playmaking ability, will have greater patience to let plays develop with experience. Needs to shoot more as he would create more scoring opportunities with his quick accurate shot.

Michel Riesen
Hamilton GP:41 G:10 A:18 PTS:28 +/-(-15) PIM:6 Read more»

Top Prospects

  1. Nail Yakupov
  2. Justin Schultz
  3. Oscar Klefbom
  4. Teemu Hartikainen
  5. Martin Marincin
  6. David Musil
  7. Olivier Roy
  8. Mitchell Moroz
  9. Martin Gernat
  1. Daniil Zharkov
  2. Taylor Fedun
  3. Dillon Simpson
  4. Joey LaLeggia
  5. Jujhar Khaira
  6. Toni Rajala
  7. Erik Gustafsson (2012)
  8. Colten Teubert
  9. Kyle Bigos
  10. Curtis Hamilton

Notable Prospects

  1. Cameron Abney
  2. Mark Arcobello
  3. Tyler Bunz
  4. Philippe Cornet
  5. Brandon Davidson
  6. Travis Ewanyk
  7. Tanner House
  8. Niko Hovinen
  9. Kellen Jones
  10. Kale Kessy
  1. Ryan Martindale
  2. John McCarron
  3. Andrew Miller
  4. Kristians Pelss
  5. Samu Perhonen
  6. Tyler Pitlick
  7. Alex Plante
  8. Frans Tuohimaa
  9. Antti Tyrvainen
  10. Chris VandeVelde
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