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Edmonton Oilers Top Prospects




A look at the Edmonton Oilers top prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The write ups for the Oilers prospects are from mid-season, updating the progress of some of the Oilers top prospects.

Griffin Reinhart: Defence - 6'4" / 217
Drafted: 4th overall to the New York Islanders in 2012
Acquired: Trade from New York Islanders in 2015

Reinhart began the season in the AHL but was recalled in early October after Justin Schultz suffered a back injury. Reinhart played in 12 games for the Oilers and was held pointless before being returned to the AHL.

In 14 games in Bakersfield Reinhart has five points, recently scoring his first goal for the Condors.

Since turning pro, he has yet to show he is ready for the NHL, but has played well in the AHL. Reinhart will continue to develop in the AHL and hopefully fulfill his potential as the fourth overall pick from the 2012 draft.

Anton Slepyshev: Left Wing - 6'2" / 194
Drafted: 88th overall to the Edmonton Oilers in 2013

After making a strong impression in straining camp and some chemistry with Connor McDavid, Slepyshev made the Oilers to begin his first season in North America.

After 11 games, he was held to one point and subsequently assigned to the AHL team in Bakersfield. Since his demotion he has been a disappointment, scoring five points in 20 games.

Slepyshev is adjusting to life and the game in North America and is still a highly talented prospect with offensive upside.

Bogdan Yakimov: Centre - 6'5" / 232
Drafted: 83rd overall to the Edmonton Oilers in 2013

After an impressive North American debut last season, Yakimov failed to crack the Oilers roster out of training camp this year and was assigned to the AHL.

In 19 games, he scored three goals and seven points before leaving for the KHL. His defection back to Russia is a concern as it suggests he was struggling with the culture and life style.

Adding to the frustration is the fact the Oilers are suffering injuries to centres Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins currently. Head Coach Todd McLellan stated that Yakimov would have been recalled to the NHL.

Yakimov is still young and could be in the Oilers future plans, but his return to the KHL certainly moves him down the organizational depth chart.

Write-up by Peter Harling, on Twitter @PHarling

2015 Draft
1 1 Connor McDavid (C) - Erie Otters (OHL)
4 117 Caleb Jones (D) - U.S. National Development Team (USHL)
5 124 Ethan Bear (D) - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
6 154 John Marino (D) - South Shore Kings (USPHL-Pr)
7 208 Miroslav Svoboda (G) - Trinec Jrs. (Czech Rep.)
7 209 Ziyat Paigin (D) - Kazan Ak-Bars (KHL)

2014 Draft
1 3 Leon Draisaitl (C) - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
4 91 William Lagesson (D) - Frolunda (Sweden Jrs.)
4 111 Zach Nagelvoort (G) - U. of Michigan (Big-10)
5 130 Liam Coughlin (F) - Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
6 153 Tyler Vesel (F) - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
7 183 Keven Bouchard (G) - Val d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)

2013 Draft
1 7 Darnell Nurse (D) - Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
2 56 Marco Roy (C) - Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
3 83 Bogdan Yakimov (C) - Nizhnekamsk Jrs. (Russia)
3 88 Anton Slepyshev (L) - Ufa Salavat Yulayev (KHL)
4 94 Jackson Houck (R) - Vancouver Giants (WHL)
4 96 Kyle Platzer (C) - London Knights (OHL)
4 113 Aidan Muir (L) - Victory Honda Midget (MWEHL)
5 128 Evan Campbell (L) - Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
6 158 Ben Betker (D) - Everett Silvertips (WHL)
7 188 Greg Chase (C) - Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

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2 D. Nurse L. Draisaitl D. Nurse L. Draisaitl D. Nurse L. Draisaitl D. Nurse
3 G. Reinhart D. Nurse G. Reinhart D. Nurse L. Draisaitl D. Nurse L. Draisaitl
4 I. Pakarinen G. Reinhart A. Slepyshev G. Reinhart G. Reinhart O. Klefbom G. Reinhart
5 B. Yakimov L. Brossoit E. Bear I. Pakarinen L. Brossoit B. Yakimov L. Brossoit
6 A. Slepyshev B. Yakimov B. Yakimov J. LaLeggia J. Khaira G. Reinhart  
7 L. Brossoit J. Khaira C. Jones A. Slepyshev D. Simpson A. Slepyshev  
8 J. Khaira A. Slepyshev G. Chase E. Laurikainen T. Pitlick L. Brossoit  
9 A. Nilsson M. Moroz W. Lagesson B. Yakimov B. Yakimov M. Gernat  
10 E. Bear G. Chase D. Musil M. Gernat A. Slepyshev K. Platzer