2017 Draft - 4th Pick: Ostap Safin (03/06/18: Signed to ELC)

[Oilyveins97*]

Agreed, Oil Kings are complete garbage at developing NHLers, see: Reinhart, Griffin and Lazar, Curtis.

Have they developed a quality NHL player since they have been back?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Wow he looks like a safe bet to pan out even if as just a 3rd liner. Very pleased to get a player like this, I wonder if he's planning on going to the KHL and if that's why he was taken so late?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Have they developed a quality NHL player since they have been back?

Pysyk

 

[Oilyveins97*]

Pysyk

Not my definition of quality, but I guess he's the best one.

 

[McDNicks17]

Wow he looks like a safe bet to pan out even if as just a 3rd liner. Very pleased to get a player like this, I wonder if he's planning on going to the KHL and if that's why he was taken so late?

Looks like he's slated to play for Sparta Praha in the top Czech league next season.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

Seems like a saf pick.

 

[Oilyveins97*]

Anyone know what his chances are playing with Czech in the WJ's this yr?

 

[AUAIOMRN]

Seems like a saf pick.

Ostap that

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

He's such a long shot to make it... just like Daniil Zharkov back in the 2012 draft.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

He's such a long shot to make it... just like Daniil Zharkov back in the 2012 draft.

He looks to be a much better skater than Zharkov did if my memory serves me correctly.

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

Excellent pick. Lots to be excited about and could fit anywhere in a top nine at his peak.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

He's the player i'm really stoked we've drafted him. Huge kid, good hands and can hit. Saw him play (without knowing about him) in CZ last year, stood out for me and was excited to see him being draft eligible this year. Never thought it would actually happen, weeeee!

 

[PBandJ]

I would love this, gives me some chances to see him.

 

[Oilyveins97*]

I would love this, gives me some chances to see him.

No one should love the Oil Kings developing our prospects

 

[PBandJ]

No one should love the Oil Kings developing our prospects

I keep forgetting, this board violently hates the Oil Kings.

Kinda sad.

 

[Zaddy]

He's a fan of Alex Ovechkin and Jamie Benn. Guess he's molding his game after those guys.

Also said he is waiting for the CHL Import Draft to happen before he knows where he'll play next year and that he'd like to go to North America.

 

[Oilyveins97*]

I keep forgetting, this board violently hates the Oil Kings.

Kinda sad.

History speaks for itself

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

He looks to be a much better skater than Zharkov did if my memory serves me correctly.

The scouting report on Zharkov's skating ability was above average.

I believe it was lack of both consistency and hockey sense that killed his development. He wasn't really committed I guess.

Zharkov was listed at 6'3 194 lbs.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

The scouting report on Zharkov's skating ability was above average.

I believe it was lack of both consistency and hockey sense that killed his development. He wasn't really committed I guess.

Zharkov was listed at 6'3 212 lbs.

Going off of what I recall seeing from Danill. Safin can flat out move for a big man.

 

[Ruok]

The scouting report on Zharkov's skating ability was above average.

I believe it was lack of both consistency and hockey sense that killed his development. He wasn't really committed I guess.

Zharkov was listed at 6'3 194 lbs.

I don't think commitment was as much an issue as the fact that the dude kept getting serious injuries. Hard to develop when you do not play.

 

[OilTastic]

i was hoping the Oilers could snag Safin and was pleasantly surprised when we actually did ! could be a steal if he develops well.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

No one should love the Oil Kings developing our prospects

Junior players: Great at junior level, help win Memorial cup, lauded for character and work ethic.

Players turn pro and struggle: 'It was all the junior organization's fault!'

Mmmkay.

Never mind all these players are 22-24 years old still.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

On topic, I love this pick. Safin and Maksimov are stellar mid round choices.

 

[MoneyGuy]

No one should love the Oil Kings developing our prospects

Right, because that's the junior team's fault. Ok.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Could end up as a huge steal. He's a big body with big skill to go along with it, but quite raw. If he can put everything together, look out!