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T@T · 05-15-2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Honestly how does that happen? He's not anyone's property yet and I don't understand how he could end up on the Oilers roster on their official web page linked to NHL.com. Even if he's at the top of their draft list someone at the Oilers website made a conscious decision to add him to their roster. That organization is so bizarre.

Bizarre is oilers fans sitting down to take in some great video

http://rogersplace.com/live-view/

TheDebaser · 05-15-2014, 07:38 AM

I, for one, just can't wait until even more people will be able to go see the flames destroy the oilers 8-1.

Vinny01 · 05-15-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Textcritic

See, what I don't get is the chasm that seems to have formed in the minds of some between the triad of Bennett, Ekblad and Reinhart on the one hand, and Draisaitl on the other. As near as I can tell, the professional scouting reports and rankings have the top four (or five?) VERY close to one another. I have a preference on who I would prefer the Flames to pick, but I can't really justify it as a significant preference based on any substantial gap, because there does not seem to be much of a gap at all.

I have a strong personal preference and like the fit of the other 3 prospects more. I can't really justify it either other than I have a strong preference to Canadians and hope the speedy/gritty Bennett, strong 2way/high iq Reinhart, or the big Dman Ekblad are flames property over the big pick protecting Drasaitl.

To me it seems like he has a few more question marks about him but also has perhaps the highest ceiling. I for one fully admit I don't watch junior hockey but have read up a lot on the top 4 which has furthered my views that the Sam's/Ekblad are the top of the class

Flames89 · 05-15-2014, 07:56 AM

Don't see the big deal. They are tracking oilers prospects and high ranked draft picks, no?

nik- · 05-15-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Flames89

Don't see the big deal. They are tracking oilers prospects and high ranked draft picks, no?

The page is "Oilers at the Worlds"

All those players are Oilers.

Gaskal · 05-15-2014, 08:02 AM

If Ekblad drops to us I'd be ecstatic.

Parallex · 05-15-2014, 08:14 AM

Personally, I wouldn't be disappointed at all if the Flames end up drafting Draisaitl. I think the three forwards are all pretty close. That's not to say they offer the same package of skills but in term of totality of talent you can't go wrong with any of them. May as well put Ekblad into that as well.

I'd probably take Ekblad over the three just due to the current condition of the org depth at the blueline... I believe in taking the BPA but in this circumstance I think they're all so close that you can pick the one that addresses positional scarcity.

4oh3 · 05-15-2014, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaskal

If Ekblad drops to us I'd be ecstatic.

I think the oilers would take Ekblad over draisatl. I'd love to have ekblad but getting either Sam is going To be amazing.

EldrickOnIce · 05-15-2014, 08:23 AM

It's does say:

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We will also provide updates on high-ranked 2014 NHL Draft prospect Leon Draisaitl, who is playing for Germany.

There is no doubt that Edmonton is no good, but I don't see how this is anything at all.

Hockey Fan #751 · 05-15-2014, 08:46 AM

The website also tracked Ryan Murray's progress at the Worlds in 2012. The thought is, if the fans are interested in it then why not provide them that information you would think?

Samiz · 05-15-2014, 08:48 AM

Whether the rumor holds truth to it or not, Edmonton is no good

Huntingwhale · 05-15-2014, 08:56 AM

Since Edmonton is no good, it doesn't really matter who they draft. They are going to toss him the keys to the city and at the same time toss him to the wolves. The poor player is going to be ruined by the time his ELC is done.

Hockey Fan #751 · 05-15-2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by T@T

Bizarre is oilers fans sitting down to take in some great video

http://rogersplace.com/live-view/

They're building something special.

Erick Estrada · 05-15-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Flames89

Don't see the big deal. They are tracking oilers prospects and high ranked draft picks, no?

Except the fact they only have one prospect grouped with their own players like he's Oiler property. You would think they would put an asterisk next to the name or change the font color but nope he's grouped in like he's an Oiler. To an uneducated fan it would appear Draisaitl is an Oiler and that's probably the goal.

This is the kind of stuff the Oilers do as they know full well the peak of their year is between June and September when the stink of last season is somewhat smothered by the excitement of the draft and optimism that surrounds the offseason. It's borderline manipulation as they are purposely hyping up Draisaitl in hopes the fans binge on more Kool-Aid if he's drafted by them which certainly looks very probable.

automaton 3 · 05-15-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Textcritic

See, what I don't get is the chasm that seems to have formed in the minds of some between the triad of Bennett, Ekblad and Reinhart on the one hand, and Draisaitl on the other. As near as I can tell, the professional scouting reports and rankings have the top four (or five?) VERY close to one another. I have a preference on who I would prefer the Flames to pick, but I can't really justify it as a significant preference based on any substantial gap, because there does not seem to be much of a gap at all.

I agree. Maybe the Oiler's interest in him has tainted him in some poster's eyes?

There are questions surrounding the other two top forward picks as well - Reinhart's skating (which actually tested worse than Draisaitl's) and Bennett might not have the size to play the style that has lead to his junior success.

Draisaitl might end up being a very good pick.

saillias · 05-15-2014, 10:13 AM

I could easily see Ekblad fall to 3, Edmonton picks him happily. We only hear so much about Draisatl because their media is assuming Ekblad won't be there. Our own draft choice I fear is going to be between Draisatl/Dal Colle.

Parallex · 05-15-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by saillias

Our own draft choice I fear is going to be between Draisatl/Dal Colle.

That's not something to fear. Either of those guys would be an excellent get... I'd rather Draisatl but only because he offers the same talent upside at a more premium position.

dustygoon · 05-15-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by A Shot Wide

I may be giving the Oil too much credit here, but maybe they're just listing him as a player to keep an eye on because he's ranked close to their draft position? I mean this certainly isn't confirmation that they're drafting him and one has to wonder if Reinhart or Ekblad played in this tournament would they be tracked as well?

But your way doesn't fit the story that I am trying to tell.

saillias · 05-15-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Parallex

That's not something to fear. Either of those guys would be an excellent get... I'd rather Draisatl but only because he offers the same talent upside at a more premium position.

True and yet I don't think either is a better prospect than Monahan was... I'm just a little disappointed that we're getting the 4th pick in a below average year.

Bandwagon In Flames · 05-15-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by saillias

True and yet I don't think either is a better prospect than Monahan was... I'm just a little disappointed that we're getting the 4th pick in a below average year.

And you're basing this off??? Nothing?

Okay great, thanks for coming out..

This isn't a draft with a consensus #1 draft pick and the top 4-5 is wide-open. Not sure why you think it's below average.