The Edmonton Oilers have opted for right-shot defenseman Beau Akey from the Barrie Colts of the OHL as their 56th overall pick in the NHL Draft. The team's decision to select Akey reflects their strong belief in his capabilities and future potential. <b>NHL comparable is Cale Makar</b> <div class='youtube_container'><iframe class='youtube_video' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/xsqmCPWGQ8o' width='100%' loading='lazy' frameborder='0' title='' allow='autoplay; fullscreen' allowfullscreen></iframe></div> The Oilers are excited to integrate this budding defenseman into their roster, anticipating his valuable contribution to their defensive lineup and envisioning his role in the team's future accomplishments. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/edmontonoilers/status/1674444253534261249?s=46&t=sYVVijNSRHVGlAifYUPlcA'> </a></blockquote></div>