With their 84th overall pick (third round), the Oilers selected defenceman Dmitri Samorukov, a smart, well-rounded and promising left-hand shot.
Taken second overall in the 2016 CHL Import Draft, the Russian blueliner has shown a lot of promise in just his first year in juniors.
In 67 games playing with the OHL’s Guelph Storm this past season, he showcased his puck-moving potential, registering four goals and 20 points, as well as 41 penalty minutes. He also suited up as an alternate captain for Russia in the 2017 U18 World Junior Championship, posting a goal and five points through seven games.