WHL Edmonton Oil Kings

Four Oil Kings Named to NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings

April 16, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


(Edmonton, AB) - The Western Hockey League announced Monday that four Edmonton Oil Kings are among 50 WHL players listed by NHL Central Scouting in its final rankings in advance of the 2019 NHL Draft, scheduled for June 21-22 in Vancouver, B.C.

Matthew Robertson (26) was one of eight WHL players ranked inside the Top 31 of North American Skaters, which also includes defenceman Lassi Thomson (15 - Kelowna Rockets), forward Brayden Tracey (21 - Moose Jaw Warriors) and forward Brett Leason (25 - Prince Albert Raiders).

Three forwards rounded out the Club on the list, as Vladimir Alistrov was ranked 119 and Josh Williams was listed at 145. David Kope finalized the Edmonton contingent at 202.

Overall, the list includes 26 forwards, 14 defencemen, and 10 goaltenders from the WHL, representing all 22 WHL member Clubs. The East, Central, and U.S. Division each have 13 players on the list while 11 come from the B.C. Division. The Eastern Conference holds a slight edge with 26 players on the list to 24 from the Western Conference.

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