Confirmed with Link: Oilers sign Ryan Mantha

[Bryanbryoil]

If all goes well for Jones he could be a Sekera level defender IMO. Chip in some offensively but not a 50 point D.

 

[McFlyingV]

If all goes well for Jones he could be a Sekera level defender IMO. Chip in some offensively but not a 50 point D.

Thats similar to what I see in him. I think he's potentially a better skater than Sekera though and may be a little more creative with the puck, but has limited offensive potential due to his shooting ability.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Thats similar to what I see in him. I think he's potentially a better skater than Sekera though and may be a little more creative with the puck, but has limited offensive potential due to his shooting ability.

If he reached that caliber it'd be one hell of a pick by our scouting department. Naturally it'll be years before he's even close to reaching that potential. Looking forward to seeing how he and Bear transition to Bakersfield next season as well as Mantha.

 

[walktheboulavard]

Perhaps I see more in Jones than some on the offensive side. I think his skating and ability to fake to open lanes has the potential to be a decent offensive D at the NHL level if he makes it (i.e. 25-30 point D who doesn't play the PP). I think where he struggles is that his shot is not great, but he does have some good offensive instincts, good hands, good vision, and great skating that has the potential to translate.

I agree though a D like Mantha has the potential to bring more offensively due to his one-timer and offensive instincts, especially on the PP and joining the rush.

Watching Jones play, I agree with this analysis. Obviously a prospect is just that, a prospect, and it's difficult to predict their future with certainty, but I wouldn't be surprised if Caleb put up good offensive numbers in the Pros. The one thing that sets him apart from our other offensive D prospects (other than skating) is that he's a driver from the back end; at the junior level he often creates offence for himself or his teammates. This is also indicated through his primary assists.

I have to admit I don't know too much about Mantha, but a lot of what I am reading on this thread is encouraging. We should have monster defensive depth in the A next year

 

[McMozesmadness]

Here is a LINK to the Mantha highlights from last night.

Beauty from Mantha at 0:56. Although they cut some of the play off.

 

[McTrashBoat]

Here is a LINK to the Mantha highlights from last night.

Beauty from Mantha at 0:56. Although they cut some of the play off.

Tough to get 16 goals into 2 minutes of highlights

 

[Canovin]

Shot reminds me a ton of Parayko. One-timer's are one of his elite qualities IMO.

Oh man. This is getting me real excited

 

[Homesick]

Here is a LINK to the Mantha highlights from last night.

Beauty from Mantha at 0:56. Although they cut some of the play off.

I hope the Oilers havent drafted either of those goalies. Thats Gustavsson bad

 

[THall4]

We might be walking away from 2 of Musil, Simpson, Oesterle and Laleggia next year.
Simpson and Musil seem to be career AHLers at this time.

Laleggia has converted quite successfully into a scoring LWer. We'll be walking away from Musil and I can see Oesterle

 

[THall4]

Jones, Bear and Mantha are solid D prospects...but the lack of mentions of John Marino is disappointing. This kid is gonna be a good one.

 

[Aceboogie]

Jones, Bear and Mantha are solid D prospects...but the lack of mentions of John Marino is disappointing. This kid is gonna be a good one.

I like that pick. A long shot but still promising. Probably not a lot of talk because hes only a freshman. 11 points in 28 games is solid for a freshman and he was good in the beanpot

4 years down the road I think well have something

But Jones/Bear/Mantha are doing some big things in their leagues right now. Pretty good D prospect pool

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

When highlights are out from this afternoons Ice Dogs game watch his assist on goal #3 for Niagara. Amazing play. (it makes up for some horrible turnovers)

 

[McMozesmadness]

Here is the Ryan Mantha Shift-By-Shift



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Here is a link to the video.

Edmonton Prospect Watch

 

[Robotdanceparty]

Showed up super well in the OHL coaches poll.

http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/ohl-announces-2016-17-coaches-poll-winners

 

[nabob]

Showed up super well in the OHL coaches poll.

http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/ohl-announces-2016-17-coaches-poll-winners

Best defensive Dman is surprising. Most people seem to point out how he needs lots of work in that area.

 

[AvOiL]

With Niagara eliminated from the OHL Playoffs, are we expecting to see Mantha in Bakersfield for the playoff drive?

 

[McAsuno]

with niagara eliminated from the ohl playoffs, are we expecting to see mantha in bakersfield for the playoff drive?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

The experience for him will be huge in terms of knowing what it takes to play pro hockey in the offseason and into next season.

 

[TheNumber4]

Showed up super well in the OHL coaches poll.

http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/ohl-announces-2016-17-coaches-poll-winners

"Niagara IceDogs captain Ryan Mantha was the top individual winner by appearing in the Top-3 in four different categories including first place votes as Most Improved and Best Defensive Defenceman"

Also first place in best offensive Defenceman and top 3 in best shot voting.

Wow. Looks like we might have signed our RHD stud.

 

[Pointteen]

"Niagara IceDogs captain Ryan Mantha was the top individual winner by appearing in the Top-3 in four different categories including first place votes as Most Improved and Best Defensive Defenceman"

Also first place in best offensive Defenceman and top 3 in best shot voting.

Wow. Looks like we might have signed our RHD stud.

In Chia we trust. I sense a trade for one with a year left this offseason

 

[MessierII]

With him Bear and Benning we look pretty good on the right side moving forward.

 

[ImmuneEH]

We have a pretty good pipeline of RHD.
Next Year: Bear, Mantha
Following Year: Berglund
Year following that: Possibly Marino.

Likely with a college signing or trade sprinkled in there somewhere as well.

 

[McAsuno]

 

[McTrashBoat]

sweet

this worked out pretty well

 

[McMozesmadness]

Hey guys,

Here is my 2016/17 Season Highlights video for Ryan Mantha.



Here is a link to the video.

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EDMONTON PROSPECT WATCH