CAMPING!

SO FAR…..

1. G Cam Talbot (Edmonton has a starter, many fans wanted a more veteran option. I like the bet)
2. G Ben Scrivens (Keeping Scrivens as backup is the play here. He should regress to the mean)
3. G Anders Nilsson (Fascinating deal made by Chiarelli, looking for depth)
4. G Laurent Brossoit (Final year of entry deal, massive season for the young man)
5. G Eetu Laurikainen (Excellent bet. This is the mark of a smart team)
6. G Ty Rimmer. (He’s the depth G once again but goalies are voodoo and he has talent)
7. G Keven Bouchard. (Junior goalie will get a look in Penticton).
8. G Jordan Papirny (Confirmation of attendance on Guy Flaming’s Pipeline Show).
9. D Andrej Sekera (Oilers needed him badly, he’s an outstanding addition)
10. D Mark Fayne (Should flourish under McLellan, take on bigger role on team)
11. D Oscar Klefbom (Talented blue, range of skills, McLellan has a real talent here)
12. D Justin Schultz (Training, working hard, McLellan could do wonders for him)
13. D Nikita Nikitin (Pressure will be on, hopefully he’s healthy, back stands up all year)
14. D Eric Gryba (Tough, defense-first addition. Oilers clearly felt a need)
15. D Andrew Ference (This may be a tough year for the captain. Pressure is on)
16. D Brandon Davidson (Inexpensive defender, NHL option)
17. D Griffin Reinhart (Big, strong defender close to NHL-ready or already there)
18. D Darnell Nurse (I remain convinced he plays in the NHL this season)
19. D Brad Hunt (NHL recall option depending on who is hurt/struggling)
20. D David Musil (Stay-at-home D continues to matriculate)
21. D Jordan Oesterle (speedy D, still on learning curve)
22. D Dillon Simpson (Looking for him to move up the AHL depth chart in 15-16)
23. D Martin Gernat (Should ask for bigger font on his name bar in effort to get noticed)
24. D Ben Betker (Big, strong, pretty fast. Raw, interesting blue)
25. D Joey Laleggia (First question: Exactly how much offense does he generate?)
26. D Nick Pageau. (On an AHL deal and could spend much of the season in the
    ECHL).
27. D Caleb Jones. Fine young prospect, 2015 selection.
28. D Ethan Bear. He had a fine year in the WHL, interesting player.
29. D Kevin Davis. (Mobile defender, NHL.com lists him as TC invite).
    
30. D Colton Waltz. (Tough defender. NHL.com lists him as TC invite).
31. D Loik Leveille. (There’s a chance they sign him. NHL.com list.)
    
32. C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Fantastic hockey player)
33. C Connor McDavid (These are the good old days. Enjoy them, even before they start)
34. C Anton Lander (If he can deliver a strong season, the Oilers are going to be good at C)
35. C Mark Letestu (Swiss Army knife will spend the season at C)
36. C Leon Draisaitl (He’ll play in the NHL this season. How much?)
37. C Bogdan Yakimov (Watch the Bakersfield boxscores for Bogdan box cars)
38. C Jujhar Khaira (Needs to emerge as an offensive option)
39. C Kyle Platzer (Actual NHL players often make themselves known as AHL rookies).
40. C Phil McRae. (AHL veteran signed to deal with Condors). J
41. C Alexis Loiseau. (Signed to an AHL deal, he may be
    this year’s Josh Winquist).
42. C Marco Roy. (Signed to an AHL deal, former second-round selection).
43. C Tyler Soy. Skill F, NHL.com lists him as TC invite).
44. C Cole Linaker. C from the bud, NHL.com lists him as TC invite).
45. L Taylor Hall (His next 80-point season could be 2015-16)
46. L Benoit Pouliot (MacT’s best move? Probably)
47. L Lauri Korpikoski (I think he’ll be high in the order many nights)
48. L Matt Hendricks (We shouldn’t expect a season like last one)
49. L Luke Gazdic (His roster spot to lose)
50. L Ryan Hamilton (He’ll walk the streets of Bakersfield)
51. L Anton Slepyshev (If things break right, he could see NHL action)
52. L Mitch Moroz (Plays like a Bruin, he’s healthy and will get noticed)
53. L Kale Kessy (If that speed spike last year was no fluke, he’ll be a factor)
54. L Josh Winquist. (AHL contract, he’s a fine prospect).
55. L Connor Rankin. (AHL contract, rugged and can score).
56. L Braden Christoffer. (AHL contract. Tough winger with skill,
    5.10.)
57. R Jordan Eberle (Ridiculous hands, scorer’s touch. Extremely valuable items)
58. R Nail Yakupov  (Use that hammer, Nail!) (Sorry)
59. R Teddy Purcell (He’s like a good No. 6 hitter. End of the offense, but a good option)
60. R Rob Klinkhammer (Crash and bag, he can play. 12-14F)
61. R Tyler Pitlick (Avoid knee on knee contact Pitlick!)
62. R Iiro Pakarinen (There’s an opening here)
63. R Andrew Miller (Perhaps the most skill of the bubbling under RW’s)
64. R Greg Chase (I hope he runs over people in pre-season. A lot. Get noticed, young man)
65. R Matt Ford. (AHL contract, he’s a veteran mentor for Bakersfield). 
66. F Rihards Bukarts. (Little ball of something else. NHL.com lists him as TC invite.) 
67. R Cole Sanford. (Scoring W, NHL.com lists him as TC invite).