Unexpected Oilers goalie prospect emerging as promising player
The Edmonton Oilers have long struggled to produce any type of elite goalie, but they've got another chance with one emerging talent in Samuel Jonsson.
The Oilers top goalie prospect, Olivier Rodrigue, is a few years older and should soon begin to see NHL opportunities - but behind him, Jonsson is in the pipeline.
Oilers goalie prospect Samuel Jonsson posting elite numbers in Sweden
Oilers analyst Eric Friesen recently raised the developments of Jonsson's play as a promising sign for Edmonton's 5th round draft pick in 2022.
In 17 games this season for BIK Karlskoga, Jonsson has an incredible record of 16-1-0 with a brilliant .924 save percentage, and 5 shutouts.
These are obviously promising numbers, but it's important to note that Jonsson is still playing in Sweden's second division. He's taken a major step forward this year at 21 years old, so he should get the call up to the SHL next year.
The Oilers second best goalie prospect, Eemil Vinni, unfortunately hasn't seen much playing time this season while coming back from a major injury to begin the year. Out of all goalie prospects, Oilers analyst Bruce Curlock believes Vinni has the best chance to be an NHL goalie.
Vinni - Bruce Curlock
The third option is goaltender Nathaniel Day, currently playing with the Flint Firebirds and having a quality season - he made an impression at training camp and has earned some praise in the OHL this year.
It's obviously a long shot that any goaltender drafted in the late rounds makes the NHL, but it's at least a positive sign that the Oilers goaltenders seem to be developing in the right direction.
Hopefully in time, the Oilers will be flush with options in the crease. For now, Jonsson, Vinni, and Day are all looking like decent prospects.
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