Newly signed Oilers defenceman gives hardcore message in interview
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The Edmonton Oilers organization has recently signed defenceman Luke Prokop, who gave a hardcore message in a new interview since joining the team.
Prokop was among 4 new signings announced by the Bakersfield Condors earlier this week. A 23 year old native to Edmonton, Prokop was also the first openly gay player under an NHL contract.
Luke Prokop delivers a tough message in first interview since joining Edmonton Oilers
Prokop recently joined Bob Stauffer of OilersNow for an interview and delivered a confident assessment of his game. He wants to make the NHL, and is aiming to add physicality to his game to help.
It's always been a little bit of the same old story with me. I believe I'm a very good skater, my hockey IQ is very good, I'm a good passer, I'm probably more on the defensive end, but when given the opportunity, I can provide offence as well.
The main part for me has always been realizing my size, how big I am, and being able to use that to my advantage when defending players against the rush or in the corners, adding a little bit of bite, adding a bit of grit to my game, which has been a little bit of an internal battle because that's not who I am off the ice.
Maybe get in a fight or two, I think it's just showing a bit more intimidation and being able to use my size.
- Luke Prokop
The main part for me has always been realizing my size, how big I am, and being able to use that to my advantage when defending players against the rush or in the corners, adding a little bit of bite, adding a bit of grit to my game, which has been a little bit of an internal battle because that's not who I am off the ice.
Maybe get in a fight or two, I think it's just showing a bit more intimidation and being able to use my size.
- Luke Prokop
Drafted in the 3rd round by the Predators in 2020, Prokop wasn't a long shot prospect. Standing at 6'5 and over 220 pounds as a right shot defenceman is an asset too that could help a potential rise to the NHL.
A major criticism of his game so far is that he hasn't used his size to his advantage previously in his career. If he can change that, and maybe get in a few fights, he could grab the attention of the Oilers for a potential NHL call-up.
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