2015 NHL Draft: Edmonton Oilers draft review

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Photo: First overall pick Connor McDavid becomes the Edmonton Oilers’ top prospect and might represent a step forward in the evolution of the NHL game itself (courtesy of Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)


Call them the draft lottery kings. After earning the first overall selection in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 NHL Drafts, the Edmonton Oilers secured the highly-coveted 2015 top pick, despite finishing third from last at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season.



New general manager Peter Chiarelli cleaned house shortly after being appointed, making moves from the prospect level all the way up to the management team. Notable changes in the pipeline included trades that sent Travis Ewanyk to the Ottawa Senators, Liam Coughlin to the Chicago Blackhawks and Martin Marincin to the Toronto Maple Leafs.… read more

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[ChaoticOrange]

Hey,

On behalf of Oilers fans, please change Ben Betker. He is not a 5.5 D. Kthx.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Hey,

On behalf of Oilers fans, please change Ben Betker. He is not a 5.5 D. Kthx.

yes he is. The question is will he be able to adjust to the NHL speed and style. Some here are hoping he grows into a Matt Greene style D-man or he could be worse then Bryan Young. Most scouts and prospect reports have him needing up to 5 years of development in the Ahl before he should get a wiff of the the nhl.

Both him and Chase are being heavily over values by some posters here

 

[Narnia]

yes he is. The question is will he be able to adjust to the NHL speed and style. Some here are hoping he grows into a Matt Greene style D-man or he could be worse then Bryan Young. Most scouts and prospect reports have him needing up to 5 years of development in the Ahl before he should get a wiff of the the nhl.

Both him and Chase are being heavily over values by some posters here

Just like some posters will undervalue any player that is an Oiler.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Just like some posters will undervalue any player that is an Oiler.

when it comes to guys taken in the 6th and 7th round--conservative optimism is the best option--Just look at what happen with Martin Gernet? how many people fell in love with the guy only to write him off as quick?

He fell in the draft for a reason--he spent the last two years being a man playing against boys

 

[Narnia]

when it comes to guys taken in the 6th and 7th round--conservative optimism is the best option--Just look at what happen with Martin Gernet? how many people fell in love with the guy only to write him off as quick?

He fell in the draft for a reason--he spent the last two years being a man playing against boys

Andy Moog says hi.

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

when it comes to guys taken in the 6th and 7th round--conservative optimism is the best option--Just look at what happen with Martin Gernet? how many people fell in love with the guy only to write him off as quick?

He fell in the draft for a reason--he spent the last two years being a man playing against boys

You're right. Why bother getting hopes up for late round picks. Might as well not draft in those rounds because they won't pan out.

But really, people are being cautiously optimistic. Nobody is making these grandiose projections.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Andy Moog says hi.

if ta gotta go back 30+ years and find a goalie to win an argument--you win the internet

since 1985---how many oiler picks taken after 160th overall played more then 160 games in the nhl?

Buchy 188 in 85
Shon Podein 166 in 88--how many games did he play as an oiler
David Oliver 233-91
Ladislav Benysek 161 in 92 ( how many of you remember him being an oiler)
Fernando Pisani 195 96
Troy Bodie 259-2003 (no games as an oiler)
Brodziuk 921 -2003


Pisani and Brodzuik are the guys who should have used to win the argument--2 players in 30 years of drafting?

Ben Betker is going have issues adjusting to the NHL level according to most scouting reports I have read. Mobility, foot speed and seeing the ice are going to his biggest problem..he needs to learn how to read the ice when the game get fast

 

[Narnia]

if ta gotta go back 30+ years and find a goalie to win an argument--you win the internet

since 1985---how many oiler picks taken after 160th overall played more then 160 games in the nhl?

Buchy 188 in 85
Shon Podein 166 in 88--how many games did he play as an oiler
David Oliver 233-91
Ladislav Benysek 161 in 92 ( how many of you remember him being an oiler)
Fernando Pisani 195 96
Troy Bodie 259-2003 (no games as an oiler)
Brodziuk 921 -2003


Pisani and Brodzuik are the guys who should have used to win the argument--2 players in 30 years of drafting?

Ben Betker is going have issues adjusting to the NHL level according to most scouting reports I have read. Mobility, foot speed and seeing the ice are going to his biggest problem..he needs to learn how to read the ice when the game get fast

The point is good players can still be drafted late in the draft. Brandon Davidson could be a good one and he was drafted in the 6th round.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Geez all I wanted was a 6-6.5 C

The fact that he got an ELC at all as a 6th rounder should be evidence of a quantum leap forward in his development.

He's a better prospect than a guy like Kanzig, who has similar size and is rated a 6.5 C.

 

[oilers4life5]

why is McDavid not listed under our centre prospects?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

why is McDavid not listed under our centre prospects?

Probably because both he and Eichel are going to walk right in to their respective top sixes.

 

[Narnia]

Probably because both he and Eichel are going to walk right in to their respective top sixes.

But Eichel is listed under Buffalo's centers but McDavid isn't listed under the Oilers centers.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Betker is a solid defensive prospect. He has a lot more going for him than Young did. He is a better skater, he's bigger and he has better puck skills. Young was the definition of a stay at home defenseman who could also dish out some solid open ice hits.

 

[Samus44]

Betker is a solid defensive prospect. He has a lot more going for him than Young did. He is a better skater, he's bigger and he has better puck skills. Young was the definition of a stay at home defenseman who could also dish out some solid open ice hits.

I've been impressed by Betker when i've seen him and his WHL even strength production suggests a possible NHLer. We'll have to see how he adjusts to the pro game but he's a big guy who moves well enough and isn't devoid of skill. Still a big unknown but i like him as a dark horse prospect.

 

[Samus44]

yes he is. The question is will he be able to adjust to the NHL speed and style. Some here are hoping he grows into a Matt Greene style D-man or he could be worse then Bryan Young. Most scouts and prospect reports have him needing up to 5 years of development in the Ahl before he should get a wiff of the the nhl.

Both him and Chase are being heavily over values by some posters here

Everytime i see Chase i see a guy who looks like a hockey player. He's a pain in the ass and he's got skill, his AHL stints have gone well and he's been an impact junior player. I see no reason not to have optimisim, his resume is amongst the best of the non blue chippers (Nurse-Reinhart-McDavid-Draisaitl). Nobody knows what's going to happen but he's tracking well enough to suggest a possible middle 6 forward.

 

[Mr Positive]

But Eichel is listed under Buffalo's centers but McDavid isn't listed under the Oilers centers.

it's not complete at all yet. Marner isn't under Toronto yet too. I'm not sure why there is delay in this. I would like to see McDavid under there, and I would like to see his rating under his profile as well. I guess they don't have the time...

 

[Fourier]

yes he is. The question is will he be able to adjust to the NHL speed and style. Some here are hoping he grows into a Matt Greene style D-man or he could be worse then Bryan Young. Most scouts and prospect reports have him needing up to 5 years of development in the Ahl before he should get a wiff of the the nhl.

Both him and Chase are being heavily over values by some posters here

When did you last see Betker? He was very good during the prospects camp. His skating in particular was much better than it was last year. Over all he has made great strides in the last year.

Chase is not really being over rated here. He plays a pro style game and has the tools to make the NHL.

 

[Jumptheshark]

When did you last see Betker? He was very good during the prospects camp. His skating in particular was much better than it was last year. Over all he has made great strides in the last year.

Chase is not really being over rated here. He plays a pro style game and has the tools to make the NHL.

The 12 months after Chases draft many posters had him making the team by 16/17

 

[ChaoticOrange]

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The 12 months after Chases draft many posters had him making the team by 16/17

He's never going to get a better shot than next year (16/17) Purcell, Klinkhammer, and Gazdic's contracts will all be done.

 

[HeavyHitter99]

As a big Ethan Bear fan I want to note that they have his stats wrong. He had 38 not 28 points.

 

[MCDAVIDISH]

I'm calling it right now, Caleb Jones is the best player to come out of this draft.

 

[Bangers]

I'm calling it right now, Caleb Jones is the best player to come out of this draft.

*besides McDavid*

 

[Aceboogie]

The more I hear of Bear, the more I love this pick

I also really like what Betker has become, hes massive but also a pretty good skater and puck mover. Hes like a better skating, bigger Musil. He could have a bottom pairing career if it goes right

Oilers have alot of draft and follow D with boom or bust potential. Laleggia was the first and hes really coming into his own. Now they added Marino, Jones, Bear all with good upsides but could bust. Lagesson is one I feel will shock everyone in NCAA next year

Hopefully Oilers get lucky with one of these guys and they turn into a late round steal that turns into a number 3 guy. Itd be a luxury with Nurse, Klefbom, GR, Sekera, but itd be nice

 

[Evil Ernie]

Looks like Conner Mcdavid is #7 on our prospective centres, despite being ranked a 10C.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/teams/edmonton_oilers/