Kicking off the countdown of the Edmonton Oilers top 10 prospects list here at Oil on Whyte, we have the four players that make up the honourable mentions to the list. The Oilers have made some serious strides to refill their prospect pool even with a lack of draft capital. Samanski likely starts the year with the Oilers farm team, the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL). Nikita YevseyevThe Oilers selected Nikita Yevseyev in the Sixth round, 190th overall at the 2022 NHL Draft and he has been quietly developing in Russia ever since. He likely plays this season with the Condors in the AHL, adapting his game to fit the North American pro style.