2023 Draft - 3rd Pick: Matt Copponi (C)

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[gordonhught]

Overager

 

[McDoused]

Hope he turns out! Welcome to Edmonton

 

[ehhteen]

Bigger Yamamoto

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Overager in college hockey. Was ranked higher than 7th round.

Matt Copponi at eliteprospects.com

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Matt Copponi, 2003-06-04 Mansfield, MA, USA USA. Most recently in the NCAA with Boston Univ.. Complete player biography and stats.

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[Jimmi McJenkins]

I suspect he goes back to College, but maybe they sign him and move into the pro system.

 

[Beerfish]

No issues picking an over ager. Maybe we get a surprise.

 

[bone]

Right handed Centre overager with 14 goal 29 point sophomore year at Merrimack. Top four on the team amongst forwards in +/-. Never seen him play, but that doesn't sound too bad for a 7th rounder.

 

[bone]

Faceoff stats are brutal

156-393 for 39.7%

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

1 hobbit out.
1 hobbit in.

Know nothing about the guy but as a 20 year old college player should be in Bako in 2 years, if he elects to sign with the Oilers and if the Oilers offer him a contract.

Strange pick but it's the 7th round. Kid has as much a chance to play for the Oilers as I do.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

1 hobbit out.
1 hobbit in.

Know nothing about the guy but as a 20 year old college player should be in Bako in 2 years, if he elects to sign with the Oilers and if the Oilers offer him a contract.

Strange pick but it's the 7th round. Kid has as much a chance to play for the Oilers as I do.

First that's silly. 2nd, it isn't a strange pick he was a highly rated overage prospect.

The Oilers seem to have a mandate of grabbing overagers late, and this one is a nice pick with that idea in mind.

 

[McDNicks17]

At least he can score.

Probably less of a throwaway pick than the past few NCAA guys they've taken who have the offensive skillset of a Timbits player.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

First that's silly. 2nd, it isn't a strange pick he was a highly rated overage prospect.

The Oilers seem to have a mandate of grabbing overagers late, and this one is a nice pick with that idea in mind.

What's silly? Little guy in, little guy out.

Strange pick as size seems to be the over reaching quality in the final round. I know nothing of him and it probably is a good pick but like I said, late 7th rounders have little chance of getting a sniff in the NHL. If he does then its great.

 

[larek]

This is like a totally lost draft for oilers
They had no picks
Then the cap debacle
Not a good start to the off season

 

[Oilers in NS]

This is like a totally lost draft for oilers
They had no picks
Then the cap debacle
Not a good start to the off season

well u could always cheer on Arizona. They had a beautiful draft to match their beautiful matching suits

 

[gordonhught]

1 hobbit out.
1 hobbit in.

Know nothing about the guy but as a 20 year old college player should be in Bako in 2 years, if he elects to sign with the Oilers and if the Oilers offer him a contract.

Strange pick but it's the 7th round. Kid has as much a chance to play for the Oilers as I do.

I dont know why they wouldnt at least try to pick an 18 year old WHLer who might have some upside.

Surprised that hardly any Edmonton kids drafted.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

1 hobbit out.
1 hobbit in.

He's 6 foot 179 lbs. Bourgault must be a hobbit too then by that logic.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

He's 6 foot 179 lbs. Bourgault must be a hobbit too then by that logic.

First it’s a joke.

Second he’s listed as 5’10” 167 on what I read.

Third he’s a f***ing 7th round pick. The Oilers struggle with 1st round picks.

Loosen your underwear.

 

[McDNicks17]

I don't really understand going with NCAA overagers.

There's a snowball's chance in hell he ever sniffs the NHL and if he does, there's also a decent chance he just says he's going to sign with the Bruins or whoever instead.

I'd much rather be throwing picks at high upside CHLers or overagers that are already good pros in Europe.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

First it’s a joke.

Second he’s listed as 5’10” 167 on what I read.

Third he’s a f***ing 7th round pick. The Oilers struggle with 1st round picks.

Loosen your underwear.

Doesn't look like it was a joke at all.

You made two posts calling him small and saying his size is a concern for a late draft pick. And then right after admit you know nothing about him, not even how tall or how much he weighed.

And then you have the gall to tell me to loosen up when you're the one getting all upset about who they used a 7th round pick on without even knowing anything about the guy.

Seems like you just want to be angry and have already decided you hate the pick. Very well, carry on.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

This is like a totally lost draft for oilers
They had no picks
Then the cap debacle
Not a good start to the off season

IDK Beau Akey was a good pick, especially considering Oilers had limited picks and for a good reason as they're still competitive af.

 

[larek]

I do t think any of the 3 will ever play a game for oilers - and that's understandable
They do t have a lot of young up and comers but what they do have is going to have to produce this seaosn

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Doesn't look like it was a joke at all.

You made two posts calling him small and saying his size is a concern for a late draft pick. And then right after admit you know nothing about him, not even how tall or how much he weighed.

And then you have the gall to tell me to loosen up when you're the one getting all upset about who they used a 7th round pick on without even knowing anything about the guy.

Seems like you just want to be angry and have already decided you hate the pick. Very well, carry on.

I think I know when I’m typing up a joke. 5’10” is small by NHL standards. But I guess now I’m “hating” on height challenged people?

I’m not upset in the least about the pick especially considering 7th rounders rarely if ever see NHL ice, but continue on with your outrage.

 

[AUAIOMRN]

I have no memory of drafting him but he seems to be having a pretty decent year

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