Prospect Info: 2019 Draft Thread: Oilers Picking 8th, Would You Take Caufield at #8?

[Tobias Kahun]

Why is Legare ranked so low?

He has good production in the Q this year and is already NHL sized - 6'0 202 with a right shot. From what I've seen of him at the u18s he's a good skater and has good hands, nice shot and goal scoring instincts as well.

I don't think I'd be opposed to taking him with our 2nd.

Came here to post this, I don't think id be against him with our 2nd.

 

[Zaddy]

Apparently Podkolzin was good today by at least one eye. Hopefully he is picked 3-7.

I'm really questioning what he is seeing. He both had that tweet you linked as well as this one


If Podkolzin truly was "incredible" and "amazing", you'd think he'd have more than 1 assist to his name after 4 games.

 

[nafrelio]

The more I watch Newhook, the more I think he's a top 5 talent.

There are literally no flaws in his game. The only critique about him is he plays in a bad league, but he's proving that critique wrong at the u18s.

I haven't seen much of him yet in the U18s, but isn't passing considered a weekness - making bad passes that turn into giveaways? That was one online critique video I saw...fwiw...

 

[nafrelio]

I'm really questioning what he is seeing. He both had that tweet you linked as well as this one


If Podkolzin truly was "incredible" and "amazing", you'd think he'd have more than 1 assist to his name after 4 games.

I remember Puljujarvi's WJHC at 17 years of age and how he dominated, but had no points and was very snakebitten. Another reason to be leary of him.

I really like Zegras, Krebs, and Caufield at our pick.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

I'm really questioning what he is seeing. He both had that tweet you linked as well as this one


If Podkolzin truly was "incredible" and "amazing", you'd think he'd have more than 1 assist to his name after 4 games.

If he wasn't too good against Latvia, he might of gotten zero points.

Nothing in his game seems like he will be worth a high draft pick.

He talks about always setting up his teammates, I haven't really seen that.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

I haven't seen much of him yet in the U18s, but isn't passing considered a weekness - making bad passes that turn into giveaways? That was one online critique video I saw...fwiw...

He can sometimes force it, but alot of skilled players do that trying to do plays that 95% of players cant complete. That's why sometimes its frustrating to watch Draisaitl, when hes off it looks like hes forcing it, when hes on it looks like hes a wizard with the puck.

 

[gordonhught]

I'm really questioning what he is seeing. He both had that tweet you linked as well as this one


If Podkolzin truly was "incredible" and "amazing", you'd think he'd have more than 1 assist to his name after 4 games.

This Andy is on the crack.

 

[Llamamoto]

One guy I would try to target with our 2nd is Jamieson Rees. I would trade up if necessary.

 

[McFlyingV]

I remember Puljujarvi's WJHC at 17 years of age and how he dominated, but had no points and was very snakebitten. Another reason to be leary of him.

I really like Zegras, Krebs, and Caufield at our pick.

The situation you are referring to Puljujarvi was 16 and that was the U20's not the U18's.

 

[McDNicks17]

I'm really questioning what he is seeing. He both had that tweet you linked as well as this one


If Podkolzin truly was "incredible" and "amazing", you'd think he'd have more than 1 assist to his name after 4 games.

He's one of the main scouts for Future Considerations.

Exhibit A for why you shouldn't just blindly follow these scouting sites.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

He's one of the main scouts for Future Considerations.

Exhibit A for why you shouldn't just blindly follow these scouting sites.

I've watched a lot of his videos and I can say he's overwhelmingly positive on everyone. He works hard and I appreciate his stuff but I don't think I've ever seen him criticize a player.

I don't like his rankings at all.

 

[McTonyBrar]

One guy I would try to target with our 2nd is Jamieson Rees. I would trade up if necessary.

I would go for Kolyachonok

 

[bobbythebrain]

He's one of the main scouts for Future Considerations.

Exhibit A for why you shouldn't just blindly follow these scouting sites.

Didn't watch the game but a few people who did said he was driving play but his linemates were/have been atrocious

I try not to follow stat watchers opinions more

 

[alphahelix]

I've watched a lot of his videos and I can say he's overwhelmingly positive on everyone. He works hard and I appreciate his stuff but I don't think I've ever seen him criticize a player.

I don't like his rankings at all.

The guys name looks French but he sounds kinda Russian to me.

 

[McDNicks17]

Didn't watch the game but a few people who did said he was driving play but his linemates were/have been atrocious

I try not to follow stat watchers opinions more

The same guy said Podkolzin created 25-30 chances that his teammates didn't finish.

The eye test isn't worth much with those kind of rose-colored glasses on.

 

[Stud Muffin]

I would go for Kolyachonok

I’m a fan of his game but if I’m making the choice I’m taking forwards with both picks.

 

[McDrai]

I'm really questioning what he is seeing. He both had that tweet you linked as well as this one


If Podkolzin truly was "incredible" and "amazing", you'd think he'd have more than 1 assist to his name after 4 games.

Podkolzin is "visually better" than Dach, Zegras,Krebs, Turcotte, Caufield, Cozens, etc. MacT is on board

 

[Slats432]

Plenty of talk in Chicago media about interest in the Russian. My guess is they don't.

 

[gordonhught]

Plenty of talk in Chicago media about interest in the Russian. My guess is they don't.

If the Hawks are thinking Podkolzin, then they might consider trading down to get him at 8. The Oilers can trade up and get Byram at 3.

 

[Canovin]

I doubt Chicago are even interested in Podkolzin. Probably just trying to sucker the Rangers into taking him over Kakko

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I doubt Chicago are even interested in Podkolzin. Probably just trying to sucker the Rangers into taking him over Kakko

At this point, I'll be surprised if Podkolzin is even picked in the first round, Russians man, spooky...or something

 

[soothsayer]

Last year's draft has made me 0% certain about who is going where in this draft. But I do think Byram will be a legitimate 1 D one day. Same caliber as Heiskanen and Makar, I think.

 

[Llamamoto]

Last year's draft has made me 0% certain about who is going where in this draft. But I do think Byram will be a legitimate 1 D one day. Same caliber as Heiskanen and Makar, I think.

I don't think he'll hit that level. His offense IMO is a tier below Makar and his defense is a tier below Heiskanen, but that isn't a knock against him by any means. I think he can become a top pairing D-man.

 

[McFlash97]

If the Hawks are thinking Podkolzin, then they might consider trading down to get him at 8. The Oilers can trade up and get Byram at 3.

Something tells me the Oilers brass is just too stupid to think of this concept.

 

[MessierII]

Something tells me the Oilers brass is just too stupid to think of this concept.

Hawks probably want Byram bad. I don’t see it anyway.