Prospect Info: 2016 Oilers Orientation Camp - July 2nd-7th (Jasper)

[DerpMorg]

So I see our scouts spent a lot of time at college games in Michigan.

 

[lakai17]

I thought for sure Benson was a guaranteed first rounder and still laughing that Steel got picked before him. I like Steel but I like Benson more.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

 

[Zaddy]

He looks like McDavid's cousin

I think even a little bit in the way he speaks reminds me of McDavid. It's weird.

 

[oil Leaks]

Any word if there's gonna be a livestream like last year? I miss McDavid cam

 

[Dorian2]

I don't follow this too closely, but who's this Peter Zhong guy? Dude is lighter than me, and I'm a welter weight. (yeah, I looked up boxing weights )

 

[edmontonfan59]

How many of these guys will be at the Rookie Camp in September?

 

[BarDownBobo]

How many of these guys will be at the Rookie Camp in September?

Likely all the CHL guys and guys who will be heading to the AHL. College players will be back in school when Rookie Camp starts, and the guys playing in Europe's seasons will have started by then.

 

[Zaddy]

 

[Jeff Lebowski]

Good to see McLellan and the rest of the Oilers coaching staff getting hands on with the prospects. Some valuable knowledge being passed on to these guys that should really help them develop.

 

[Asher]

For a second I thought I saw Bucky there... no I must be mistaken.

It reminded me of all the jobs Bucky was handed over the years. Then I'd listen to Stauffer talking about him, saying how he thought he might "grow into the job" at some point, basically confirming that Bucky hadn't earned the job based on his current qualifications. Oh, what times...

 

[MikeModano9]

You guys think Paigin will be coming over next year?

 

[SometimesY]

Our rookie camp is boring. There needs to be more silliness and fun for the videos at least. Start team building right at this level, as soon as they guys are introduced to the system. If we are doing that, put it on the website, what a dull team.

Big believer in the team building activities, Vancouver and Montreal have great examples throughout the year. Diaper changing, blind dodgeball etc. Engage fans and players.

Just adding Perry Pearn seems to be the one responsible for most of the Canuck team building.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Our rookie camp is boring. There needs to be more silliness and fun for the videos at least. Start team building right at this level, as soon as they guys are introduced to the system. If we are doing that, put it on the website, what a dull team.

Big believer in the team building activities, Vancouver and Montreal have great examples throughout the year. Diaper changing, blind dodgeball etc. Engage fans and players.

Just adding Perry Pearn seems to be the one responsible for most of the Canuck team building.

Yes, because if there's anything Montreal likes it's players with personality.

I see what you're saying, but these are also kids coming to an NHL camp, I assume the team wants to just make it a comfortable experience for all of them.

 

[doulos]

Our rookie camp is boring. There needs to be more silliness and fun for the videos at least. Start team building right at this level, as soon as they guys are introduced to the system. If we are doing that, put it on the website, what a dull team.

Big believer in the team building activities, Vancouver and Montreal have great examples throughout the year. Diaper changing, blind dodgeball etc. Engage fans and players.

Just adding Perry Pearn seems to be the one responsible for most of the Canuck team building.

How about we avoid doing what organizations like Montreal and Vancouver are doing, and do things the way that teams like Pittsburgh/Chicago do! Maybe they do silly games as well, I have no idea.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

this year's rookie camp is so off the radar compared to the McDavid frenzy of last July...doesn't help that it's in Jasper

 

[Pointteen]

Our rookie camp is boring. There needs to be more silliness and fun for the videos at least. Start team building right at this level, as soon as they guys are introduced to the system. If we are doing that, put it on the website, what a dull team.

Big believer in the team building activities, Vancouver and Montreal have great examples throughout the year. Diaper changing, blind dodgeball etc. Engage fans and players.

Just adding Perry Pearn seems to be the one responsible for most of the Canuck team building.

Who knows, could be excellent off camera.

Oilers in Jasper remind me of Dustin Penner and the mask. I will say that the team does seem to miss those prankster types.

Reasoner, Greene and Penner were a great trio to have in a locker room.

 

[Consultant]

Would love to hear some info on how the skates are going...
Anyone in Jasper??

 

[Jumptheshark]

You guys think Paigin will be coming over next year?

He has two years left on his KHL deal--he needs more time to develop and keeping him in Europe is not a bad idea

 

[BarDownBobo]

He has two years left on his KHL deal--he needs more time to develop and keeping him in Europe is not a bad idea

Everything I've seen seems to say his KHL contract expires at the end of the 16/17 season. Depending how the season goes with Kazan we could potentially see him in NA at the end of this season similar to Tryamkin this past year.

 

[Nunymare]

this year's rookie camp is so off the radar compared to the McDavid frenzy of last July...doesn't help that it's in Jasper

Pretty sure that it's been in Jasper every other year than last year too...

 

[Jumptheshark]

Everything I've seen seems to say his KHL contract expires at the end of the 16/17 season. Depending how the season goes with Kazan we could potentially see him in NA at the end of this season similar to Tryamkin this past year.

Thought it was a 3 year deal he signed with AK bars for the 15/16 season meaning he was signed till 17/18?

The KHL is crazy with contract--Like the automatic renewal process that unless you or your agent in writing tells the team you do not want to extend the contract by a certain date--you get a new contract. That was one of the debates with Slepeshev last year.Ufa tried to say he did not follow procedure in notifying the team he was ending his contract

 

[SupremeTeam16]

I have a good feeling about Benson. Lots of talent, hard worker and if he can stay healthy I wouldn't be surprised to see him sneak into the lineup in 2017-18.

 

[Zaddy]

I have a good feeling about Benson. Lots of talent, hard worker and if he can stay healthy I wouldn't be surprised to see him sneak into the lineup in 2017-18.

Ya, I'm starting to warm up to the pick as well. Seems like a good and hard-working kid. Curious to see how he looks in camp and how he'll develop next season. Hopefully he can take off points-wise and be a part of the canadian WJC team.

 

[40oz]

Thought it was a 3 year deal he signed with AK bars for the 15/16 season meaning he was signed till 17/18?

The KHL is crazy with contract--Like the automatic renewal process that unless you or your agent in writing tells the team you do not want to extend the contract by a certain date--you get a new contract. That was one of the debates with Slepeshev last year.Ufa tried to say he did not follow procedure in notifying the team he was ending his contract

His KHL contract will expire on Apr. 30, 2017, and at that point he is expected to move to North America.

According to Seren-Rosso it expires at the end of next season. But I'm with you with those crazy KHL contracts. I'm won't trust anything until he's landed at EIA