RW Josh Williams - Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL (2019 Draft)

[landy92mack29]

Williams is someone who I think definitely has 1st round potential for next year and if he puts it together maybe top 10. He struggled early his rookie year as most do but really came on strong in the 2nd half. Has a skill set very similar to Owen Tippett and already has good size to go along with it. One of the many players out west for the 2019 draft who could be Friday night picks.

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[Daneurism]

High end skill set along with a high hockey IQ. He's gonna put it together, be it this coming year or the next year. I'm a big fan.

 

[Daneurism]

Possible first rounders from out west next year: Peyton Krebs, Kirby Dach, Matthew Robertson, Massimo Rizzo, Josh Williams, Sasha Mutala, Bowen Byram, Kaedan Korczak, Harrison Blaisdell, Logan Barlage, Layton Ahac, Dylan Holloway, and a few high end goaltenders.

A ton of guys who look like they could be second rounders, too. It's going to be such a fun draft class out west.

 

[Habs76]

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Possible first rounders from out west next year: Peyton Krebs, Kirby Dach, Matthew Robertson, Massimo Rizzo, Josh Williams, Sasha Mutala, Bowen Byram, Kaedan Korczak, Harrison Blaisdell, Logan Barlage, Layton Ahac, Dylan Holloway, and a few high end goaltenders.

A ton of guys who look like they could be second rounders, too. It's going to be such a fun draft class out west.

that's without Newhook and Cozens

 

[Dominance]

Possible first rounders from out west next year: Peyton Krebs, Kirby Dach, Matthew Robertson, Massimo Rizzo, Josh Williams, Sasha Mutala, Bowen Byram, Kaedan Korczak, Harrison Blaisdell, Logan Barlage, Layton Ahac, Dylan Holloway, and a few high end goaltenders.

A ton of guys who look like they could be second rounders, too. It's going to be such a fun draft class out west.

You didn’t even mention Dylan Cozens, who I think may very well be the best of the bunch! You could say that Newhook is “out west”, too. Looking forward to it.

 

[Daneurism]

Yeah, didn't count Newhook and forgot about Cozens. Geez...

 

[landy92mack29]

Yeah, didn't count Newhook and forgot about Cozens. Geez...

Also Nolan Foote and there will be some good imports. Could easily be double digit 1st rounders from the dub alone

 

[tony d]

Newhook's from Newfoudland and Labrador, lots of hype surrounding the kid. Looking forward to seeing what he can do. As to Josh Williams his #'s look good too. Should be a good yr. for the West Coast Leagues for prospects.

 

[landy92mack29]

 

[Tryamkin]

Great tournament so far, this kid is quite underrated.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

I was surprised at how low his goal totals were last year.

I think he could easily get into the 30's this year for Medicine Hat. Dude can really finish and he has that special sense to find open space in the offensive zone.

 

[landy92mack29]

He didn't get much ice time last year so that along with his injury explains the numbers. Should have a big role this year though and I'm expecting over ppg for him. As I said in op reminds me a fair amount of Tippett

 

[landy92mack29]

Has really played well this tourney and especially the last 2 games. His shot has gotten so much better over the summer

 

[Alberta tough]

Has really played well this tourney and especially the last 2 games. His shot has gotten so much better over the summer

His wrist shot has been his best asset since bantam

 

[Tryamkin]

His wrist shot has been his best asset since bantam

Agreed here, his wrist shot has always been nice.

 

[landy92mack29]

His wrist shot has been his best asset since bantam

Oh yeah I know that just saying how much a summer of getting stronger has improved it to the point he could have the best in the draft class.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Thoughts on other parts of his game other than his shot? More well-rounded than Tippett?

 

[landy92mack29]

Yeah he's more of a 2-way player than Tippett with not quite as good of skating but still good. Willing to engage a little more also.

 

[Anardil]

Reminds me of Pacioretty.

 

[lakai17]

His i.q is one of the best in his draft class.

 

[McMozesmadness]

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Strangely traded to Edmonton OilKings in a 1 for 1 deal for an undrafted player today.

Good deal for OilKings.. Hopefully he has a good CHL top prospects game!

 

[landy92mack29]

Strangely traded to Edmonton OilKings in a 1 for 1 deal for an undrafted player today.

Good deal for OilKings.. Hopefully he has a good CHL top prospects game!

Wouldn't be surprised at all if he asked for a trade as he was misused badly in MH. He still needed to play better but I hated how the coaching staff was using him. He'd be a great fit with Fix-Wolansky so hoping he's used on that line

 

[Legend123]

So whats with Williams and his horrible production this season?

 

[landy92mack29]

Mixture of being misused and not playing with confidence. So far he's being used better in Edmonton so we'll see if he gets going in the 2nd half