Prospect Info: 2020-2021 Prospects Thread

[McJadeddog]

I have trouble getting excited about a 5'11" goalie.

 

[Cloned]

I have trouble getting excited about a 5'11" goalie.

Juuse Saros

 

[Senor Catface]

Juuse Saros

Alex Nedeljkovic is 6'0"

Raanta is 6'0"

DeSmith is 6'0"

Halak is 5'11''

Khudabin is 5'11''

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Juuse Saros

Wasn't CuJo about 5'11" as well?

 

[McFlyingV]

Alex Nedeljkovic is 6'0"

Raanta is 6'0"

DeSmith is 6'0"

Halak is 5'11''

Khudabin is 5'11''

Honestly at this point if he becomes a good back up even I think we should be happy and that in itself is something to get excited over. Oilers should be looking to find a long-term starter this summer and then have Ilya/Skinner/Rodrigue fighting for the back up position in the coming years. If one of them takes off an becomes a starting goalie to push out the #1 that we hopefully get this summer then even better as it will open up cap space in the future for a couple years. If you can develop your own starting goalie you usually get a couple cheaper years from them before they need to be paid.

 

[Anarchism]

Honestly at this point if he becomes a good back up even I think we should be happy and that in itself is something to get excited over. Oilers should be looking to find a long-term starter this summer and then have Ilya/Skinner/Rodrigue fighting for the back up position in the coming years. If one of them takes off an becomes a starting goalie to push out the #1 that we hopefully get this summer then even better as it will open up cap space in the future for a couple years. If you can develop your own starting goalie you usually get a couple cheaper years from them before they need to be paid.

We need some goaler prospects with more upside and with expansion our chances are golden.
Holland however will sit.

 

[North]

We need some goaler prospects with more upside and with expansion our chances are golden.
Holland however will sit.

It’s odd to be upset over something that hasn’t come to pass.

 

[Anarchism]

It’s odd to be upset over something that hasn’t come to pass.

Upset? Just an observation--perhaps a judgement on Holland based on his career timeline.

 

[North]

Upset? Just an observation--perhaps a judgement on Holland based on his career timeline.

Nah, it’s just manufactured disappointment based on something that hasn’t happened.

 

[Anarchism]

Nah, it’s just manufactured disappointment based on something that hasn’t happened.

Could be.

 

[BarDownBobo]

With all the talk about Konovalov I still believe Skinner is our top goalie prospect. Guys having a hell of a year.

 

[Nunymare]

They must have updated it within the year because Quine and Griffith were only signed recently. Weird.

It looks like the prospects listing uses a different content management(?) system than the main roster page: Edmonton Oilers 2020 Roster. Maybe they're still working on switching over.

 

[McTonyBrar]

With all the talk about Konovalov I still believe Skinner is our top goalie prospect. Guys having a hell of a year.

Agreed. Skinner has a bit more size and he's already proving his worth in the AHL. Konovalev has next season to show it

 

[voxel]

With all the talk about Konovalov I still believe Skinner is our top goalie prospect. Guys having a hell of a year.

His rebound control has been much improved. I still don't like his pokechecking skills but that can improve too

 

[jlockhart89]

I have trouble getting excited about a 5'11" goalie.

Koskinen is 6'7 and most of us can't wait to be rid of him... in the end I think if he's got the skills that's all that matters.

 

[Senor Catface]

Forgotten prospect time.

Has there been any stories/discussion on Räsänen and plans for him next year? He finished the season with a respectable statline (it's a lower scoring league)

 

[Soli]

 

[Bryanbryoil]

This kid never ceases to surprise. IMO we have a legit top 6 NHLer in the making in Blumel.

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

This kid never ceases to surprise. IMO we have a legit top 6 NHLer in the making in Blumel.

Yeah he's been pretty impressive. The World's will be a good experience for him too as he'll get to play against NHLers and get a sense for what he needs to improve to make his game more NHL ready.

 

[OiledUp]

Youngest player on the team I think.

 

[Stoneman89]

Wasn't CuJo about 5'11" as well?

Different era.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Different era.

Yes, but as seen by that huge save before the Marchand goal, sometimes those smaller goalies produce the best highlight reel and momentum changing saves. IMO if you're good enough at your craft it can overcome some size issues.

 

[Stoneman89]

Yes, but as seen by that huge save before the Marchand goal, sometimes those smaller goalies produce the best highlight reel and momentum changing saves. IMO if you're good enough at your craft it can overcome some size issues.

No doubt, but back then, there weren't a lot of 6'6" goalies. Those guys seemed to really rely on reflexes. Now, it's all about positioning. Now, every 2nd guy seems like a monster. 6'3" seems to be an average. And then they strap those enormous pads on them with a casting net for a glove (or frying pan in some cases), and it's a wonder anyone can score.

 

[McDNicks17]

I’m kind of curious what his official height is too.

Guys like Shesterkin and Sorokin were listed at about two inches shorter on the KHL site last year than they were on the NHL site this year.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Desharnais not reacting is amazing.

Edit: I wonder what happened.