7. Kirill Maksimov – Right Wing (146th overall, 2017)
Kirill Maksimov is undoubtedly the most dangerous goal scorer in the Oilers’ system. Since he was dealt from the Saginaw Spirit to the Niagara IceDogs on Jan. 10, 2017, Maksimov has scored 49 goals in 91 OHL games (0.53 goals per game). Maksimov ranked 20th in the league in goals (34) and 15th points (80) in 62 games in 2017-18 as an 18-year-old.
Maksimov has a deadly slap shot from the top of the circle and a sharp, accurate wrist shot from the slot area. He could be the perfect player (volume shooter on a value contract) to play alongside either McDavid or Leon Draisaitl within the next few years.
Maksimov was left off of Team Russia at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship despite putting up excellent numbers in the OHL. The Russian sniper should be a lock to make the squad this Christmas and play a top-six role.
The former fifth-round pick already looks like a steal for the Oilers, and he has a real shot at putting up 50 goals and 100 points in the OHL this season. If Bouchard and Yamamoto each find full-time work in the NHL in 2018-19, Maksimov could quickly become the top prospect in the organization.