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Initial reaction has some William Nicholl vibes, as he’s small and slender but can impact the play. I like his potential offensively and he’s an August 2008, meaning there is more room to grow for Gastrin compared to the rest of this draft class.
Regarding Rudolfs Berzkalns
I see that his home town is Cesis.
Cesis has a beautiful medieval castle and is well worth a visit.
Didn’t make to the Latvian home land this year, but instead visited family in Germany.
I am of Norwegian descent, I get Lutefisk, but not the plural version.
LMHF#1
June 27, 2026 12:35 pm
Is this like that year MacTavish threw the draft and picked players with almost no chance (and definitely without a high potential ceiling) because he concluded they had no roster room?
Feels a bit like that.
Tarkus
June 27, 2026 12:31 pm
Oilers select LHD Andrew Robinson at #133. 6′, 190 lbs., plays for Windsor.
63-9-15-24, first full OHL season.
Committed to Providence for ’27-’28.
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northerndancer
June 27, 2026 11:12 am
Well done Vinnie D for making yourself a career in the NHL after being picked in the 7th round.
Tarkus
June 27, 2026 11:08 am
Wonder whether he’ll get selected in the CHL Import Draft on Tuesday.
Regarding Rudolfs Berzkalns
I see that his home town is Cesis.
Cesis has a beautiful medieval castle and is well worth a visit.
Didn’t make to the Latvian home land this year, but instead visited family in Germany.
I should have signed off as Lutefisks.
You Latvians will get the joke.
I am of Norwegian descent, I get Lutefisk, but not the plural version.
Is this like that year MacTavish threw the draft and picked players with almost no chance (and definitely without a high potential ceiling) because he concluded they had no roster room?
Feels a bit like that.
Oilers select LHD Andrew Robinson at #133. 6′, 190 lbs., plays for Windsor.
63-9-15-24, first full OHL season.
Committed to Providence for ’27-’28.
Well done Vinnie D for making yourself a career in the NHL after being picked in the 7th round.
Wonder whether he’ll get selected in the CHL Import Draft on Tuesday.
I reckon at least one team has the stomach for it. 😉
The Oil Kings would have an interesting roster with Malcolm in the middle next season.