Robbie Schremp is definetley my pick. Some of you question his ability with his lack of "speed". He is a fine skater in the OHL, he is defientley not slow, more of a shifty skater. Someone also said earlier that hes bailed on almost every bad team hes played for..and that he'll do the same with the oilers? Thats one of the most stupid things i've heard about him. He palyed for missasuaga for 1 and a half years and obviosuly wanted to go to a better team. I htink any palyer who is on a bad team would want out of that situtation, when there was no hope.
Also i don't believe he is going to "bail out" on the oilers. Edmonton is a great hockey city, with alot of passion and attention. He will definetley add to that teams much needed offense. And will prove wrong all of those idiots that passed him over the first 24 picks. (that was definetley the steal of last years draft)
Somoene also said that Schremp would not be gettign all those points he has this year if he was on another team?! Are you kidding me! Yes i'm sure hes going to get a few moe points because hes with that amazing PP unit in London, but give that guy some credit. He is the PP specialist on that team. Hes a superstar and a very consistent player when it comes to points. THis year will definetley be a career high for him though, as it will be for most of his london knights teammates.
And for people to question his defensive game? Yes hes not the greatest defensive player in the league, but hes doing his job (+25). He is a scorer, and most importantly a PP specialist. LIke it was said before offense cannot be taught, defense can. Hunter has made it clear i'm sure, that if he dosen't paly defense, he won't play.
And just a bit of info,his WJC performance was great, he put up some good points, considering the ice time he received. Patty O'sullivan got way more icetime and didn't put up that much more. (Anyone find the exact stats?!)
When it comes down to it I believe Robbie Schremp has so much natural talent and offensive skills, I don't believe Patty O comes close. If i had a choice of either player to paly on my team it would defientley be RS.