Huh, that may be the best comparison I've seen yet. The only thing that Samorukov excells at that Manson doesn't is his offensive IQ and vision.I kind of see a lefty Josh Manson in Samorukov.
One thing worth noting is that Samorukov is used to being the defensive guy on a pairing. He usually plays with Ryan Merkley, one of the OHL's best offensive defenseman - but can't play a lick of defense. The fact that Samorukov is able to stabilize a pairing defensively while still managing to contribute offensively and put up points is pretty impressive.
And it foreshadows a Samorukov - Bouchard pairing in the future.
Ah, thanks. The videos I was watching must have been from earlier in the year.Merkley was traded awhile back.
He's been playing with Sean Durzi for the most part now. He's similar to Merkley, but miles better defensively.
I'd say that's likely a big reason for the uptick in Samo's numbers. He's been able to take more chances with a D partner that can cover him for defensively.
Could happen if Samorukov jumps to AHL next year.One thing worth noting is that Samorukov is used to being the defensive guy on a pairing. He usually plays with Ryan Merkley, one of the OHL's best offensive defenseman - but can't play a lick of defense. The fact that Samorukov is able to stabilize a pairing defensively while still managing to contribute offensively and put up points is pretty impressive.
And it foreshadows a Samorukov - Bouchard pairing in the future.
He’s one of the top D men in the OHL right now.
Excited to have him in Bakersfield next year.
With how strong he is at both ends, I'd argue he's been the best in the OHL since WJC, passing Bouchard. I'm excited for our 4 OHL graduates to join Bakersfield next year.
That’s what I’ve been hearing as well from people in the know with OHL prospects, he’s been flat out dominant.
Him and Bouchard on a pairing in Bakersfield next year could be dynamic.
“Draft and develop” our own, tried and true method. This is the deepest our prospect pool has been in the last couple decades.
The last time the Oilers had this kind of defensive prospect depth, they traded them for prime Chris Pronger.
That’s what I’ve been hearing as well from people in the know with OHL prospects, he’s been flat out dominant.
Him and Bouchard on a pairing in Bakersfield next year could be dynamic.
“Draft and develop” our own, tried and true method. This is the deepest our prospect pool has been in the last couple decades.
He doesn't get enough attention. Hoping he moonshots. Lambos & whatnot.
I like this one more.
What a cannon.
The last time the Oilers had this kind of defensive prospect depth, they traded them for prime Chris Pronger.
Woywitka and Lynch weren't in the caliber of Bouchard and maybe not Samorukov either. Jones has continued to grow his game as well while Lynch took a big step back after a wrist injury IIRC. This is by far the deepest that our defensive prospect pool has been in my 20+ years as an Oilers fan.
Easily. At least 2-3 of these guys will turn out to be key players on our defence.
Bouchard
Samorukov
Jones
Bear
Persson
Lagesson
Day
If we pick in the 7-14 range we should be able to nab one of Philip Broberg, Cam York, Moritz Seider, or Victor Soderstrom as well on D.