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This is a list of the Oilers top 10 prospects that are not currently playing on the NHL team. All players are under 25 and have the potential to make the jump in the next few years. Just to be clear this is a list of players who are NOT full time Oilers.
1. Oscar Klefbom, 19, Defence: Selected 19th in 2011, Klefbom is a clear choice for number 1. He's not known for putting the puck in the net however this 6 ft 3 prospect can hold it down defensively. Though an injury has sidelined him for this season he should bounce back and be a go to guy in OKC next year.
Projection: Top 4 Defenceman, 2 years.
2. Anton Lander, 21, Center: Yes, Lander has played a whole season with the Oil, however he did not start the season there which lands him in 2nd on this list. Lander has proved to be a guy who can both win faceoffs and be solid defensively. With his skill set and leadership, look for Lander to be a long time Edmonton Oiler.
Projection: 3rd line Center, Next year.
3. Tobias Rieder, 20, Right Wing: So far Rieder has put up 50 points in 49 games with Kitchener. After a great showing at the WJC, Rieder has gained a lot of attention around the hockey world. He is an excellent passer and has a lethal shot. Some have said he has the potential to be the greatest German to ever play the game. Only time will tell.
Projection: Take over Hemsky's role, 2-3 years.
4. Colten Teubert, 23, Defence: Teubert was a highly touted guy in his draft year but the hype around him has certainly dropped off. However, He posses one thing you can't teach. Size. At 6'4, Teubert has the potential to hold down a top 6 spot for years to come. The only thing he needs to work on is his defensive zone play. Once he masters this, he will be a full time Oiler.
Projection: 5-6th Defenceman, 1-2 years.
5. Daniil Zharkov, 19, Left Wing: 6 ft 4, 212 pounds... Seems like the kind of guy the Oil have needed for a few years now. Zharkov has put up 36 points in 54 games in Belleville this year. As we all know, Zharkov is very confident in his skill and has a tremendous work ethic. Look for him to be a top 9 forward that can do everything for your team.
Projection: 2nd or third line forward, 2 years.
6. David Musil, 19, Defence: Another 6 ft 4 defenceman, yet Musil brings offence into the mix. He can pretty much do anything for your team and do it well. He's great on the PK, and he is a punishing hitter. He doesn't jump in the rush but he can get the puck to you. An excellent first pass. Look for him to be playing with Klefbom next year.
Projection: 4th to 6th Defenceman, 2-4 years.
7. Toni Rajala, 21, Left Wing: After a great start in the ECHL (38 points in 29 games), Rajala has continued to put up good numbers in OKC. Rajala is a guy who has tremendous skill, but is going to have to prove himself to crack the squad in a few years. I believe he can be a top 5 scorer in the AHL next year, but he could be used as a trade asset. Great passer, great shot, has to prove himself.
Projection: 1st line OKC (next year), 3rd/4th line Edmonton (2-4 years).
8. Mark Arcobello, 24, Center: Arcobello can put up points. He's proved he's the number 1 guy in OKC, but he needs to improve his defensive skill if he wants to crack the squad.
Projection: 4th line, 1-2 years.
9. Frans Tuohimaa, 21, Goalie: Frans is currently the backup goalie in Jokerit of SM-Liga. He hasn't gotten a lot of attention from Oiler fans, and I'm sure I'll get some hate for not having Bunz or Roy ahead of him, but Tuohimaa has posted a .914 save percentage as well as a 2.24 GAA. He's 6'2 194 pounds and i can see him being a starter the future.
Projection: NHL backup, 3-5 years
10. Ryan Martindale, 21, Center: Ryan brings a nice two way style to OKC. He's solid in the dot and a pretty good defensive player. He's big (6'3, 207), and put up good numbers in Junior. If he can find his scoring touch he could potentially be a second line center in Edmonton.
Projection: 3rd line center, 2-4 years.
Honorable Mentions:
Travis Ewanyk
Tyler Bunz
Mitchell Moroz
Olivier Roy
Martin Marincin
Brandon Davidson
1. Oscar Klefbom, 19, Defence: Selected 19th in 2011, Klefbom is a clear choice for number 1. He's not known for putting the puck in the net however this 6 ft 3 prospect can hold it down defensively. Though an injury has sidelined him for this season he should bounce back and be a go to guy in OKC next year.
Projection: Top 4 Defenceman, 2 years.
2. Anton Lander, 21, Center: Yes, Lander has played a whole season with the Oil, however he did not start the season there which lands him in 2nd on this list. Lander has proved to be a guy who can both win faceoffs and be solid defensively. With his skill set and leadership, look for Lander to be a long time Edmonton Oiler.
Projection: 3rd line Center, Next year.
3. Tobias Rieder, 20, Right Wing: So far Rieder has put up 50 points in 49 games with Kitchener. After a great showing at the WJC, Rieder has gained a lot of attention around the hockey world. He is an excellent passer and has a lethal shot. Some have said he has the potential to be the greatest German to ever play the game. Only time will tell.
Projection: Take over Hemsky's role, 2-3 years.
4. Colten Teubert, 23, Defence: Teubert was a highly touted guy in his draft year but the hype around him has certainly dropped off. However, He posses one thing you can't teach. Size. At 6'4, Teubert has the potential to hold down a top 6 spot for years to come. The only thing he needs to work on is his defensive zone play. Once he masters this, he will be a full time Oiler.
Projection: 5-6th Defenceman, 1-2 years.
5. Daniil Zharkov, 19, Left Wing: 6 ft 4, 212 pounds... Seems like the kind of guy the Oil have needed for a few years now. Zharkov has put up 36 points in 54 games in Belleville this year. As we all know, Zharkov is very confident in his skill and has a tremendous work ethic. Look for him to be a top 9 forward that can do everything for your team.
Projection: 2nd or third line forward, 2 years.
6. David Musil, 19, Defence: Another 6 ft 4 defenceman, yet Musil brings offence into the mix. He can pretty much do anything for your team and do it well. He's great on the PK, and he is a punishing hitter. He doesn't jump in the rush but he can get the puck to you. An excellent first pass. Look for him to be playing with Klefbom next year.
Projection: 4th to 6th Defenceman, 2-4 years.
7. Toni Rajala, 21, Left Wing: After a great start in the ECHL (38 points in 29 games), Rajala has continued to put up good numbers in OKC. Rajala is a guy who has tremendous skill, but is going to have to prove himself to crack the squad in a few years. I believe he can be a top 5 scorer in the AHL next year, but he could be used as a trade asset. Great passer, great shot, has to prove himself.
Projection: 1st line OKC (next year), 3rd/4th line Edmonton (2-4 years).
8. Mark Arcobello, 24, Center: Arcobello can put up points. He's proved he's the number 1 guy in OKC, but he needs to improve his defensive skill if he wants to crack the squad.
Projection: 4th line, 1-2 years.
9. Frans Tuohimaa, 21, Goalie: Frans is currently the backup goalie in Jokerit of SM-Liga. He hasn't gotten a lot of attention from Oiler fans, and I'm sure I'll get some hate for not having Bunz or Roy ahead of him, but Tuohimaa has posted a .914 save percentage as well as a 2.24 GAA. He's 6'2 194 pounds and i can see him being a starter the future.
Projection: NHL backup, 3-5 years
10. Ryan Martindale, 21, Center: Ryan brings a nice two way style to OKC. He's solid in the dot and a pretty good defensive player. He's big (6'3, 207), and put up good numbers in Junior. If he can find his scoring touch he could potentially be a second line center in Edmonton.
Projection: 3rd line center, 2-4 years.
Honorable Mentions:
Travis Ewanyk
Tyler Bunz
Mitchell Moroz
Olivier Roy
Martin Marincin
Brandon Davidson
