James Hamblin, do you know him? If not you should
Although some analysts throughout the NHL believe that the Edmonton Oilers have a limited pool of prospects, there are some unsung heroes who deserve recognition. James Hamblin is one of them.
He managed to play in ten NHL games last season, which is a significant accomplishment.
Even though he only played for under nine minutes per game, James Hamblin's xGF% was 54.1%, which is impressive given that he didn't score any goals. He is precisely the type of bottom-six forward who excels at playing strong defense and is great on the penalty kill.
While he may not have the best outside shot, he is capable of scoring from the inside, and he isn't afraid to fight for the puck and go to the dirty areas to retrieve it.
James Hamblin is an excellent passer, and he had 10-18-28 point totals in 52 games in Bakersfield. Although he needs to work on his outside shot, he should be able to capitalize on his passing abilities.
It's worth noting that Woodcroft specifically called up Hamblin, which explains why he received a ten-game stint last season.
All in all, Hamblin is a multi-dimensional player who could potentially make it to the NHL one day. He is also a cost-effective option for the Oilers.
| POLL | ||
JUILLET 10 | 179 ANSWERS James Hamblin, do you know him? If not you should Do you think James Hamblin makes the NHL eventually? | ||
| Yes | 113 | 63.1 % |
| No | 66 | 36.9 % |
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