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2018 NHL Draft: Edmonton Oilers full seven-round mock draft

By Jeremy Lambert

KELOWNA, BC - MARCH 03: Ty Smith #24 of the Spokane Chiefs skates to the bench against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on March 3, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)
KELOWNA, BC - MARCH 03: Ty Smith #24 of the Spokane Chiefs skates to the bench against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on March 3, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images) /
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OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 04: London Knights Forward Liam Foudy (18) follows the play during Ontario Hockey League action between the London Knights and Ottawa 67’s on March 4, 2018, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 04: London Knights Forward Liam Foudy (18) follows the play during Ontario Hockey League action between the London Knights and Ottawa 67’s on March 4, 2018, at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Second Round – No. 40: Liam Foudy (W)

The most surprising thing about this pick is that the Oilers have it. They’ve made just one selection in the second round in the last four years. Knowing that, you can see why their prospects cupboard is rather bare.

Foudy was a huge riser in the Central Scouting rankings this season. At the midterm, Central Scouting ranked him at 91 among North American skaters. He was 19th in the final rankings. It’s possible that his late season push boosted him into the late first round. A lot will depend on how teams view his second-half charge.

He has solid size, standing six-foot-one and weighing 183 pounds. He finished his OHL season with 40 points in 65 games. He’s mentioned as one of the best skaters in the draft, which is always a good thing. The Oilers need guys who can play at McDavid’s speed. There aren’t many out there, but Foudy is one of them. He has the possession skill and scoring chops to compliment the Oilers top six.

Consistency is an issue for Foudy. That’s probably obvious based on where he was at the midterm and where he finished. He has to prove that the second half is the real him and not a fluke who turned it up to another level to impress draft scouts. If what scouts saw in the second half is what they’re going to get at the next level, he’ll have a nice career in the league.

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