With their third pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers made a move to stick around in the second round, trading the 71st and 133rd picks to Montreal in exchange for the 62nd overall section. With that pick, the Oilers drafted goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the Drummondville Voltigeurs.

BIO:

Position: Goalie — Catches: Left

Chicoutimi, QC

Height: 6 feet 1 inch — Weight: 155 lbs [185 cm/70 kg]

Drafted: 62nd overall

Major Junior: Drummondville Voltigeurs — League: Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

SCOUTING REPORTS

From CanucksArmy’s Prospect Profiles:

“The Quebec born goaltender is calm in his net with controlled movements to direct the puck out of danger. He is able to square up to set plays very well and limits the second and third chances by directing the puck into the corner with his blocker and pads or by using his active stick to break up the opponent’s attack. He is good at anticipating a play through quick checks and reads that allow him to make a save look easier than it is.”

From the ISS:

“Athletic butterfly goalie capable of highlight-reel saves due to his quickness.”

From Dobber Prospects:

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Don’t let Rodrigue’s size scare you away — this kid’s reflexes, rebound control and post-to-post quickness are exceptional. He’s an aggressive netminder who will dart out of the crease to defend shots from anywhere within his own end, and he’s proven to safely steer high-danger shots either into the corners or far from the low slot. Rodrigue’s stick is very active and times his poke checks very well, plus his ability to lock in on pucks throughout an entire cycle helps him interdict cross-crease passes from either corner. His glove hand and its positioning are a work in progress, which when coupled with a low silhouette makes him susceptible to get beaten upstairs, especially on the short side.

Last Word on Hockey:

At just 6-foot-1 Rodrigue is a bit smaller than the prototypical NHL goaltender. He makes up for this with excellent agility and skating ability. Rodrigue comes out of his net and cuts down angles extremely well. He maximizes his size and gives shooters little room to work worth. His quick backwards skating prevents him from being beaten by a deke as he comes out. His strong edges and good push allow him to move laterally quickly. Rodrigue tracks the puck well and is square to the shooter. He likes to use his stick to poke check opponents as well as to cut down the cross-crease passing lane. Rodrigue has quick legs and takes away the bottom of the net effectively. He gets in and out of the butterfly quickly.

PRE-DRAFT RANKINGS

2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #54 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM

2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #101 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS

2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #65 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY

2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #1 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Goalies

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VIDEO AND HIGHLIGHTS

NHL Combine Interview:

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CAREER STATS SO FAR

Season Stats:

SEASON TEAM LEAGUE GP GAA SVS% PGP GAA SVS% 2014-15 Jonquière Élites QMAAA 1 1.00 .950 2015-16 Jonquière Élites QMAAA 26 2.29 .923 4 3.36 .911 2016-17 Drummondville Voltigeurs QMJHL 41 3.60 .878 2 4.58 .848 Canada White U17 WHC-17 5 3.27 .894 2017-18 Drummondville Voltigeurs QMJHL 53 2.54 .903 10 2.50 .891 Canada U18 WJC-18 3 1.33 .949 Tournament Stats: SEASON TEAM LEAGUE GP GAA SVS% 2012-13 Chicoutimi Jr Saguenéens QC Int PW 3 1.68 – 2015-16 Team Québec White QGC-16 3 0.67 .970 Canada U16 YOG 3 1.73 .862 2017-18 Canada U18 Hlinka Memorial 4 1.00 .942

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