James Stefan Scouting Reports

Stefan signed a three-year entry level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on March 21st / 2024
He's an undrafted free agent who's playing in Portland (WHL)
Stefan has had a very productive junior career. He's been a prolific scorer the last three seasons.
Stefan's primary ice time comes at ES and PP. He has excellent vision in the offensive zone and thrives in open space. His ability to find 'quiet ice' speaks to his hockey sense and ability to read/react to how plays are developing.
Minor league / recall / scorer to start. Has to play, at worst, in middle-six forward group to allow his element to have impact. Not a checking style forward.
Solid skater. Can play quick and fast but tends to pick his spots on occasion.
Element is offense. Relatively light in traffic. Picks opponents apart from the flank and middle of the ice on the PP.