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Athanasiou to the Oilers - updated with Yzerman Presser

February 24, 2020, 2:37 PM ET [44 Comments]
Jeremy Laura
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A couple of quick observations. Fans in comments on Twitter are going nuts. Yzerman states that he will review Blashill in the summer, some think that means he’ll be here forever. Yzerman said it’s “not fair” to pin this season on Blash. Everyone, please relax. The press was “testy” at times, but it sounds like this was the first presser in a LONG time. Lots of built up tension. Some trying to push for a free agent goalie. No clue that overpaying for a goalie right now would be kind of a waste of money. Anyway, watch and enjoy


For the majority of this season, I’ve mentioned that it seemed like Athanasiou would be moved. Many didn’t like the thought, but the underlying factors seemed clear. And, finally, it has come to pass. Ken Holland sent two 2nd round picks as well as Sam Gagner for A.A. and Ryan Kuffner. Holland signed Kuffner along with Taro Hirose last year after their collegiate careers were over. Kuffner was never really able to stick and find his game with Detroit.

It is sad to see Athanasiou go, even though the writing had been on the wall for a while. His speed is nearly irreplaceable. It will be interesting to see where he gets slotted with the Oilers and I wish him nothing but the best. Let me know how you feel about the return.

Yzerman also grabbed Dmytro Timashov off of waivers from Toronto. The winger plays about 8 minutes per night and is an RFA at the end of the season. This seems more like having a warm body in the lineup with the moves that have taken place.

Well, what do you think? Two 2nd round picks and a 4th today. Was it enough?
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