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Oilers Prospects Dominating OHL Playoffs… Coincidence or Sign of Things to Come?

Several OHL teams stacked with Oilers prospects are making deep playoff runs. The London Knights, Barrie Colts, and Flint Firebirds all feature multiple Oilers draft picks and are looking strong. Is this a sign of a burgeoning Oilers dynasty, or simply a fun coincidence? What are your expectations for these prospects in the playoffs? Could any of them be NHL-ready sooner than we think?

While the OHL gets a lot of attention, some European prospects are quietly putting together impressive playoff performances too. Samuel Jonsson in the Allsvenskan and Maxim Beryozkin in the KHL are worth watching. How much weight should we give European league performance when evaluating prospects? Does success overseas translate directly to North American pro hockey?

Finally, a bold prediction: At least one of these OHL prospects will make the Oilers opening night roster next season. Agree or disagree? Who is most likely to make the jump, and what role could they play? Let the debate begin!