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YOUNG AMERICANS
Who is ready to break out in 2011-12
54-C-Chris VandeVelde, 3/15/1987, 6-2, 190, Moorhead, MN
Oilers need a 4th line center, and VandeVelde has the frame and game to fill the role.
Could use a little more beef on his bones to maximize his physical game. Will never put
up huge offensive numbers, but his ticket to Edmonton will be keeping opponents from
doing so.
58-D-Jeff Petry, 6-3, 196, 12/9/1987, Ann Arbor, MI
Played 35 games for the Oilers last year and ended up earning 1st unit powerplay time
and over 20 minutes per night. Doubtful that would have happen had Ryan Whitney not
gotten injured, but Petry made the most of the opportunity. He’s a smart player who
skates well and makes good outlet passes, perfect skills for today’s NHL.
Who is ready to break out in 2011-12
54-C-Chris VandeVelde, 3/15/1987, 6-2, 190, Moorhead, MN
Oilers need a 4th line center, and VandeVelde has the frame and game to fill the role.
Could use a little more beef on his bones to maximize his physical game. Will never put
up huge offensive numbers, but his ticket to Edmonton will be keeping opponents from
doing so.
58-D-Jeff Petry, 6-3, 196, 12/9/1987, Ann Arbor, MI
Played 35 games for the Oilers last year and ended up earning 1st unit powerplay time
and over 20 minutes per night. Doubtful that would have happen had Ryan Whitney not
gotten injured, but Petry made the most of the opportunity. He’s a smart player who
skates well and makes good outlet passes, perfect skills for today’s NHL.
Very young team loaded, and I mean LOADED with talent and creativity.
Hall is a horse. Belanger will help with face-offs as the Oilers were
the worst in the league last season. Smyth returns to give the team
veteran guidance and grit. Petrell surprised in camp and can play on
any line, but is destined for the bottom 6 unless there's injuries.
Hall is a horse. Belanger will help with face-offs as the Oilers were
the worst in the league last season. Smyth returns to give the team
veteran guidance and grit. Petrell surprised in camp and can play on
any line, but is destined for the bottom 6 unless there's injuries.
Ryan Whitney means so much to this group. As long as
he's out, this will be a subpar group needing people to play
out of their minds. Gilbert is big and has hands, Petry is
talented, and I like the nastiness added with Sutton. If Barker
can find, well, himself, that would be huge. He's huge and at
one time possessed tools that made him a top draft pick.
he's out, this will be a subpar group needing people to play
out of their minds. Gilbert is big and has hands, Petry is
talented, and I like the nastiness added with Sutton. If Barker
can find, well, himself, that would be huge. He's huge and at
one time possessed tools that made him a top draft pick.
Dubnyk will be given every opportunity to
show he's the guy to grow with the young
group of forwards. Khabibulin won't be
around much longer, and there isn't
"franchise" at this position.
show he's the guy to grow with the young
group of forwards. Khabibulin won't be
around much longer, and there isn't
"franchise" at this position.