Edmonton Oilers: Top 10 prospects entering 2018

10. Cameron Hebig, C [21] (UDFA)

Stats (Saskatoon Blades/Regina Pats, WHL): 66 gp, 41 g, 49 a, 90 p, 13 PPG (17 A), 5 SHG (1 A), 5 GWG, 303 SOG, 54.8 FO%, 1.36 pts/g (7 pgp, 6 g, 2 a, 8 p, 1 PPG (1 A), 2 GWG, 36 SOG, 46.2 FO%, 1.14 pts/g).

One of the most talented scorers in the WHL, a crucial reason why the Regina Pats did so well in the Memorial Cup (they came in second, Hebig scored six points in five games), and yet he still was never drafted. Cameron Hebig might be one of the best undrafted free agents signed in the past year, and he proved that several times over this past season in the WHL. He was tied for 16th in scoring, 15th in goals, 16th in points per game, and was 34th in assists.

Cameron Hebig might be one of the best undrafted free agents signed in the past year, and he proved that several times over

Hebig was excellent on the power play (13 goals, 30 points) and came in clutch with five game-winning goals. He also did well in shot production, with 4.59 shots per game. In the playoffs, he continued those successes, scoring two points on the man advantage, coming up with two game-winning goals in seven games, and getting 5.14 shots per game.

Hebig might not be cut out for being an NHL-level center. He’s not big, he didn’t do so well in the dot in the playoffs, and he’s not that great of a playmaker. Instead, putting Hebig on the wing in the AHL might be the better move. He’s got bottom-six potential, able to make a difference offensively from there, but will take a bit to get there. There are better players ahead of him, mainly because of higher ceilings.