EDMONTON – All eyes are on the playoffs.
However, there is more hockey being played that Edmonton Oilers fans should keep their eyes on.
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For instance, the World Championship is underway in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark.
One player has put in an impressive performance so far for Team Germany. Josh Samanski, one of the newest prospects signed to the organization, is at the forefront of Team Germany’s success.
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On Tuesday, he scored his second goal of the tournament and made it look effortless.
His importance to Germany is massively underrated. Samanski currently averages 16:57 of ice time per game. The only forward who gets more ice time is Tim Stutzle, who has averaged 18:42.
Samanski had an excellent performance against Norway on Tuesday, en route to a 5-2 Germany victory. He played 18:19, scored a goal, and was 63 percent in the faceoff dot.
The young forward signed a contract with the Oilers in early April. Samanski agreed to a two-year entry-level contract, which begins next season.
Samanski spent this past season playing for the Straubing Tigers of the DEL. He recorded 40 points, fired 112 shots on goal, and went 52.87 percent in faceoffs. He led his team in points this year.
His performance thus far at the Worlds tournament further cements his status as a prospect to watch out for. He should be a slam dunk to make the Bakersfield Condors. Depending on how the rest of the playoffs (and following offseason) play out, there might be a spot for him on the Oilers if he has the assertiveness to take it.
Let’s keep our eyes on this fellow for the time being.
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