Edmonton Oilers' emerging D prospect Ethan Bear made a major statement in his final junior campaign

2017 Edmonton Oilers prospects#5: RD Ethan Bear
Previously: #13 in 2016
It stands to reason that the Edmonton Oilers have consistently mined the Western Hockey League for talent. Edmonton’s position on the map, and within the Dub itself, ensures that the top juniors in western Canada are readily accessible. Moreover, the NHL club’s last two chief bird dogs have personal roots in that league. Former Director of Amateur Scouting Stu MacGregor has returned to those roots as GM of the Ka