Andrew Tomlinson debuted on OFB with an analysis of Oskar Osala last week. Allan Muir of Sports Illustrated also praised Osala this weekend and has similarly strong confidence in Osala’s NHL-worthiness:
The 2008 rookie of the year in the Finnish Elitserien, Osala is adjusting nicely to his first season in North America (16 goals and a plus-17 rating with the Bears), and plays a robust style that one day should make him very popular with the denizens of the Phone Booth. “He’s a highly skilled player, but that’s not his ticket [to the NHL],” an Eastern Conference scout told SI.com. “He’s got the size and the [courage] to plant himself out front, and he’s got soft hands. It’s easy to see him becoming a big part of their power play.”
Read the rest of Muir’s article here.
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We are very impressed by Oskar. He’s a real favorite in Hershey as well.
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