Five Oklahoma City Barons to watch

 
By Michael Baldwin | Published: September 25, 2012    Comment on this article Leave a comment

Four Barons players probably will join the Edmonton Oilers when NHL players and owners reach a new labor agreement, but will play with the Oklahoma City Barons during the lockout. Magnus Paajarvi and Teemu Hartikainen probably are competing for one spot in Edmonton

photo - The Oilers’ Jordan Eberle will start the season with the AHL’s Oklahoma City Barons. AP photo
The Oilers’ Jordan Eberle will start the season with the AHL’s Oklahoma City Barons. AP photo

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Pos. Player (age): background

C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (19): The No. 1 overall pick in 2011 played in 62 games with Edmonton last season.

C Jordan Eberle (22): Has scored 52 goals and has 67 assists in 147 career NHL games.

D Justin Schultz (22): Hasn't played in the NHL, but is viewed as a future star after three years at Wisconsin.

F Teemu Hartikainen (22): Has appeared in 29 NHL games and was a key player for the Barons last season.

F Magnus Paajarvi (21): Former first-round pick, 10th overall in 2009, has played in 121 NHL games. He played a key role in the Barons' playoff run last season.



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