Let me also say I'm very happy with our draft selections this year, especially the Slovakian defenseman, Marincin, who we picked up in the 2nd round from the Riley Nash trade, he's going to be good, I'm telling you. Side note on Riley Nash, this trade had to be done, he should have been in the AHL by now but he wants to keep playing college hockey.
Also, the Oilers continued their yearly tradition of drafting a goalie, Tyler Bunz, and from what I've heard, that was a steal. On Tyler Pitlick, not a steal here folks, this was the only pick I was a little confused with due to the opportunity to draft John McFarland or shut down defenseman Alex Petrovic at the time. But hey, we will see.
Upcoming July 1st note: the Oilers MUST sign a hard-nosed veteran who can really play. Either a d-man or a center like Manny Malhotra.
ALSO: I cannot stress how much deadweight we need to lose, like our new "Tambellini's To-Do List" says.
ALSO: I cannot stress how much deadweight we need to lose, like our new "Tambellini's To-Do List" says.
-Written by Nick "Oilers Fan" Walker-
Good to see you back Nick.
ReplyDeleteI was back and forth on the Tyler/Taylor debate. I think he's going to be a great Oiler for a long time.
I knew they wanted a goalie but I know nothing about this guy. It looks like I'm going to have to reseasrch these picks out.
A defenceman is a must. I would assume Tamby gets a NHL Dman back in the Souray trade. *Fingers crossed*