Prospect Info: 2015-2016 Prospect Stats and Discussion

[McRobbiezyg]

I thought this was kind of funny: McCarron said. “Just a multitude of things, and the Canadian dollar is pretty low right and taking finance at Cornell, I kind of understand that. It was a few things and I talked to my brother at length about it and he understood too and he always wishes the best for me.”

Does him and his cornell finance major realize contracts are paid in USD? LOL

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

http://fullcourtpress.cornellsun.com/2015/09/16/john-mccarron-penguins-oilers-cornell-hockey/

McCarron on feeling slighted by the Oilers

Got offered a deal but felt it was a lowball. Cant say I feel bad, didnt produce any offense and even better guys like Roy and Houck didnt get contracts. Plus Oilers got an influx of forwards on AHL deals

I was disappointed the Oilers didn't sign him, however after reading that article where he says he turned down an offer from the Oilers then that's his own choice and good on the Oilers holding firm on their offer. Assuming it was an ELC he should have been happy to get an offer. He would have had a two year deal coming out of college, most AHL guys on ELC's make the same money. Given where he was drafted and the season he had he didn't deserve a signing bonus. If he's good enough to crack the NHL in year two of that deal then he's got one year on an at worst league minimum deal. If he's too good to prove himself then he can enjoy his AHL deal with Pittsburgh. Obviously he overestimated his worth.

 

[K1984]

I thought this was kind of funny: McCarron said. “Just a multitude of things, and the Canadian dollar is pretty low right and taking finance at Cornell, I kind of understand that. It was a few things and I talked to my brother at length about it and he understood too and he always wishes the best for me.â€

Does him and his cornell finance major realize contracts are paid in USD? LOL

I had honestly forgotten that this guy was even drafted by us before I read the article.

Lowball. He should be thankful that the Oilers even remembered that he was our property.

LOL at the CDN$ comment as well. I guess it takes a finance major to understand how currency exchange works.

 

[BarDownBobo]

Just looking at the OP, crazy to see that we'll only have 3 prospects playing in the CHL next year. Gonna be some real slim pickings for the Rookie Tournament next year....

 

[Boozers]

We only have 2 players in the CHL? wow.

 

[Aceboogie]

We only have 2 players in the CHL? wow.

3

Bouchard, Jones, Bear

However gotta love the AHL competition. Its not as sexy because they arent putting up 70+ like a CHLer will. But if a player has a good AHL year, thats much better for the NHL club. Much harder to do

 

[Aceboogie]

Saw yakimov and slepyshev out last night at a restaurant. Had a mini fan girl moment because I knew who he was but my gf and friends had no idea. I was just like, well they aren't technically oilers like hall is, they are from Russia and will be oilers soon

Yakimov is massive. He was imposing just walking. He's one of the strongest looking nhlers I've seen and I've seen string vets. Slepy looked big but was dwarfed by yakimov

To have a prospect that big in our system is good. But for him to have hands and good hockey IQ and can play is special.

 

[Hynh]

We only have 2 players in the CHL? wow.

That's what happens when your top 100 picks in the last two drafts are 1st, 3rd and 91st. There's going to be a vacuum at the AHL in a couple years, the only forward they've taken other than Draisaitl and McDavid is Tyler Vesel

 

[Zaddy]

3

Bouchard, Jones, Bear

So what's your saying is that it is in fact only 2 guys in the CHL

 

[aspin]

I meant to ask the other day, where is Ziyat Paigin playing now. On hockeydb.com it says he 8s no longer on the active roster.

I guess he got sent to the VHL http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=163859

 

[McDNicks17]

I meant to ask the other day, where is Ziyat Paigin playing now. On hockeydb.com it says he 8s no longer on the active roster.

Looks like he's in the VHL(the KHL's AHL) now.

Eliteprospects is usually better at keeping track of guys overseas.

 

[SK13]

John Marino has 3 assists through 2 periods of his season opener in Tri City.

Ethan Bear and Caleb Jones should be opening their seasons any moment now.

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

Ethan Bear with an assist and +2 in a 3-2 loss to Vanvouver. Takes a delay of game penalty and Vancouver scores the game winner with 2:42 remaining in the 3rd.

Caleb Jones -1 in a 4-1 loss to Victoria. Had a scrap with 6'3" 205 lbs Keith Anderson after the game got to be 4-0 in the 2nd period.

 

[Zaddy]

Caleb Jones is now Portlands leading scorer after a 1 goal, 2 assist and +4 performance against Victoria. Didn't watch the game but maybe I should, being +4 in a 5-6 loss is pretty good.

 

[Zaddy]

Not our prospect anymore but Loik Leveille just had a nice sniping goal in overtime against Halifax.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Caleb Jones is now Portlands leading scorer after a 1 goal, 2 assist and +4 performance against Victoria. Didn't watch the game but maybe I should, being +4 in a 5-6 loss is pretty good.

Thanks, I went looking for his scrap last night but it wasn't up yet. I think that he could be a steal for us. His mobility and passing were top notch IMO.

 

[Hynh]

Marino, Bear and Jones have much higher upside than the regular Oilers selections in those rounds. It's too bad they had to spend so many picks replacing the players that MacTavish spent so many picks acquiring.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Marino, Bear and Jones have much higher upside than the regular Oilers selections in those rounds. It's too bad they had to spend so many picks replacing the players that MacTavish spent so many picks acquiring.

Agreed although I was a little underwhelmed with Bear. IMO he needs to get stronger and faster but the skill is there.

 

[Aceboogie]

Really high on Jones. Hes looks like a late first or second round talent with his tools. I think hell be the one to break out and show some top 4 upside.

50 points would be big for him

Bear is solid but hes a long shot kind of guy

 

[jackstar]

For those that were wondering earlier where Daniil Zharkov went, he is at the Bakersfield camp on a tryout.

 

[Aceboogie]

For those that were wondering earlier where Daniil Zharkov went, he is at the Bakersfield camp on a tryout.

Compelte circle then. Too bad he wasted 2 years of his live struggling in KHL

 

[Blue Bullet]

I have updated my NHL point prediction model (NHLP) for evaluating draft eligible CHL forwards. % contribution to team scoring has now been factored into the model.

I have also applied the NHLP formula to every top 3 overall pick since 1998. See how Oilers McDavid, Hall, Draisaitl, RNH and Yakupov compare to other top 3 picks in my latest post.

 

[McGlassbangers]

 

[oiler4ever]

Bust a move

Here are my top 5 Oiler prospects turn into suspects

Jozef Cierny: I thought this guy was going to be a steal when oilers acquired him from Buffalo in Simpson deal.
Good size and excellent speed, at that time he reminded me of Mikael Renberg

Steven Rice: High scoring power forward out of Kitchener who lacks of foot speed and i thought he was going to
be mini-version of Andreychuk

Alexei Mikhnov: unknown prospect, definitely the hype was there like comparisions of next Bobby Holik

Robbie Schremp: world class skills, too much parties, girls and immaturity

Vladdy Vujtek: oh boy, this guy had some unbelievable moves, it is still a mystery how this guy could not crack up the NHL
roster.

honorable mentions are: Bonsignore, Werenka, stajduhar etc.

who disappointed you the most?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

To many to care right near the eve of a new season, with real change and positivity. Probably time to start considering letting go a bit.