Oiler prospect breakdown for the Young Stars Classic

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Finnegan Frost
September 12, 2024 (11:34)

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The Edmonton Oilers have arguably the most electrifying prospect pool in the NHL - and the young guns will look to make an impact at the annual Young Stars Classic Tournament.

According to Finn Marceau of the Hockey News, from September 13th to 16th, rookies from the Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets organizations will face off in a weekend showcase, in their fights to earn an opening day roster spot. The Young Stars Classic Tournament will be held in Penticton, BC.

Marceau breaks down the Oilers prospects to look out for during the tournament:

Matthew Savoie, 20
No surprise here. Acquired from Buffalo in exchange for Ryan McLeod earlier this summer, the 2022 9th overall pick immediately became the Oilers' top prospect. With Evander Kane's injury and Dylan Holloway's departure, Savoie will have a real shot at making the Oilers' roster with a good camp.

Beau Akey, 19
Drafted in the second round, 56th overall, by the Oilers in 2023, Akey is the team's top defensive prospect. Akey made a good impression on Oilers brass during last year's training camp, and signed his entry-level deal at the beginning of the season before returning to Barrie in the OHL.

Sam O'Reilly, 18
All eyes will be on O'Reilly in Penticton as Edmonton's most recent first round draft pick. The Oilers moved up on draft day to pick O'Reilly, sending a conditional 2025 1st to Philadelphia in exchange for the 32nd overall pick.

Good luck to all these Oilers prospects as they look to make the fanbase proud ahead of this once in a lifetime opportunity.

source: The Hockey News