Edmonton Oilers News (June 2oth) "NHL Entry Draft of 2011"
The Oilers saw twenty teams eat into prospects among which at least some were of significant interest. When it was their turn, GM Kowalski stepped up to the podium and surprised the crowd announcing that Edmonton drafted #45 ranked Everett Silvertip Victor Rask with their first rounder. The 190cm Swedish centreman was expected to be drafted later in the draft, but his two-way ability and size must have impressed the Oilers scouting staff.
Edmonton went on to draft eight other players, all of which are presented below:
1st round (21st overall) Victor Rask (C) (190 cm, 91kg) 18 yrs
Rask is a strong two-way centreman who is mentally strong. His ability to win faceoffs is a key
to his overall game. While he is lacking somewhat in the skating department he is an overall solid player.
2nd round (51st overall) Christian Hägg (W) (180cm, 81kg) 18 yrs
Hägg is a gifted offensive player with a mean streak. His skating is decent, but he needs to add some strength to be truly competitive in the NHL. Projected as a 2nd liner.
3rd round (81st overall) Daniel Catenacci (C) (182cm, 85kg) 17 yrs
Catenacci is a strong-willed and strong two-way centreman. He lacks the technical edge to become a
top 6 forward, but may well be a third line checking center.
4th round (111th overall) Alexei Shamin (W) (183cm, 79kg) 17 yrs
Shamin is an unpolished, but gifted, winger with exceptional determination and stamina. He has decent
offensive ability, but lacks a truly effective defensive game. His skating is average. He has an outside chance
of becoming a second line forward.
4th round (118th overall) Andrei Kuchin (W/C) (182cm, 88kg) 20 yrs
Kuchin is a world-class skater, has a solid determination and work ethic, but is not the best defensive player. His shot selection is above average. His age and readiness should make him a shoe-in for the AHL next season.
5th round (130th overall) Pavel Chernov (C) (179cm, 88kg) 21 yrs
Chernov is another Russian late-bloomer with good skating ability and a solid overall game. His determination and ability to win draws are his main strengths.
5th round (141st overall) Bernie Bertrand (G) (180cm, 84kg) 18 yrs
Bertrand is a decent butterfly goaltender. He is a long-shot to make the NHL.
6th round (171st overall) Vitaly Karamnov (C/W) (185cm, 87kg) 21 yrs
Karamnov adds to the list of Russian draftees, having many of the same traits as the other two. His game is
signified by his great skating, solid attitude and two-way ability. He lacks strength and an accomplished defensive game.
7th round (201st overall) Mathieau Gingras (C) (183cm, 84kg) 20 yrs
Gingras is a reliable centreman with great skating ability. He works hard, wins draws and has a decent overall game. His age should enable him to see time with the Springfield Falcons this year.
General Manager Morgan Kowalski's comments
We are satisfied with the draft. There were players we certainly would have drafted had they fallen to us, but there are some NHL players among these guys I am sure. Our situation in Springfield, having a number of free agents leave the team, necessitated bringing in some more ready players. In addition, our signings earlier will add to our organisational depth.
Edmonton went on to draft eight other players, all of which are presented below:
1st round (21st overall) Victor Rask (C) (190 cm, 91kg) 18 yrs
Rask is a strong two-way centreman who is mentally strong. His ability to win faceoffs is a key
to his overall game. While he is lacking somewhat in the skating department he is an overall solid player.
2nd round (51st overall) Christian Hägg (W) (180cm, 81kg) 18 yrs
Hägg is a gifted offensive player with a mean streak. His skating is decent, but he needs to add some strength to be truly competitive in the NHL. Projected as a 2nd liner.
3rd round (81st overall) Daniel Catenacci (C) (182cm, 85kg) 17 yrs
Catenacci is a strong-willed and strong two-way centreman. He lacks the technical edge to become a
top 6 forward, but may well be a third line checking center.
4th round (111th overall) Alexei Shamin (W) (183cm, 79kg) 17 yrs
Shamin is an unpolished, but gifted, winger with exceptional determination and stamina. He has decent
offensive ability, but lacks a truly effective defensive game. His skating is average. He has an outside chance
of becoming a second line forward.
4th round (118th overall) Andrei Kuchin (W/C) (182cm, 88kg) 20 yrs
Kuchin is a world-class skater, has a solid determination and work ethic, but is not the best defensive player. His shot selection is above average. His age and readiness should make him a shoe-in for the AHL next season.
5th round (130th overall) Pavel Chernov (C) (179cm, 88kg) 21 yrs
Chernov is another Russian late-bloomer with good skating ability and a solid overall game. His determination and ability to win draws are his main strengths.
5th round (141st overall) Bernie Bertrand (G) (180cm, 84kg) 18 yrs
Bertrand is a decent butterfly goaltender. He is a long-shot to make the NHL.
6th round (171st overall) Vitaly Karamnov (C/W) (185cm, 87kg) 21 yrs
Karamnov adds to the list of Russian draftees, having many of the same traits as the other two. His game is
signified by his great skating, solid attitude and two-way ability. He lacks strength and an accomplished defensive game.
7th round (201st overall) Mathieau Gingras (C) (183cm, 84kg) 20 yrs
Gingras is a reliable centreman with great skating ability. He works hard, wins draws and has a decent overall game. His age should enable him to see time with the Springfield Falcons this year.
General Manager Morgan Kowalski's comments
We are satisfied with the draft. There were players we certainly would have drafted had they fallen to us, but there are some NHL players among these guys I am sure. Our situation in Springfield, having a number of free agents leave the team, necessitated bringing in some more ready players. In addition, our signings earlier will add to our organisational depth.
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