Let's wait and see how good Schultz actually is. - TheTaoOfSemenko
how are you going to wait and see..... there are no try outs before he plays. His stats were great and has been compared to gardiner. its a college signing, so was Fedun and i believe Gardner was a NCAA player as well. I'm willing to take a chance on him. Send him to OKC if he's not ready. It's time to take a chance and improve the defense
Although, it should be something the Oilers should attempt. I could see the Blues having interest in Hemsky. They've got a lot of big guys and not so many talented playmakers. Why not?
Now why does one poor season with Stewart not lower his value but one poor season of Hemsky lowers his to almost nill? Understand the injury scare, but he played much of the season last year. Is he really damaged goods if the Oilers are playing him in nothing games?
cool. im sure no other teams will offer him that. - TheTaoOfSemenko
He would get the best chance of ice time here and he is from western canada. On his website he stated his favourite city to visit is edmonton, also the team is young so chances are he will make some good buds.... nuge/eberle ext. Chances are looking that he will want to sign with the oilers
He would get the best chance of ice time here and he is from western canada. On his website he stated his favourite city to visit is edmonton, also the team is young so chances are he will make some good buds.... nuge/eberle ext. Chances are looking that he will want to sign with the oilers - Killbot460
and if someone else offers him more he will likely take it. he is a UFA. its a weird situation.
Yes to Stewart from STL. STL fans wants a pick for his RFA status, but truly believes he will get another shot under Hitchcock next season being resigned in this offseason. Otherwise he may get the same $$$ as this season and probably traded as a add-on piece for a bigger splash player. I would suggest not to trade MPS, but at some point EDM got to pay to play. I would suggest starting MPS, Teemu, and Lander in OKC as call ups for the injuries of next season. Otherwise, MPS starts on second line with Gagner. Let Smyth and Petrell go. Try to sign gritty forward like Moen for 3rd line LW, not sure about Vande Velde for 4C, probably just starts in OKC too unless injuries in EDM. Trade Belanger and sign a guy like Konopka as 4C and Adam Hall as 4th line RW. Curious to see is there a buyout on new CBA. Maybe bye bye Horcoff and try to sign Gaustad or McClement as 3C. - deks1
Why does everyone want to buy out Horcoff? He's a great 3 C who gets ripped for his contract. There is no point in thinking of buying him out until the kids start having to be re-signed, so he'll be an Oiler next season.
Why does everyone want to buy out Horcoff? He's a great 3 C who gets ripped for his contract. There is no point in thinking of buying him out until the kids start having to be re-signed, so he'll be an Oiler next season. - BarDownBobo
yeah he's great. domminates physically and is a reall hard ass to play against
maybe its hemsky + for stewart... Moen/Horcoff/Jones as the 3rd line. I'd like that 4th line but i have a fealing that Konopka will be resigned. Tootoo would look good on the RW. Can't Adam Hall play center as well? - Killbot460
Adam Hall can, if no Konopka, try for Blair Betts or David Moss
Still ELC though, so it's not a matter of money. - BarDownBobo
the point is that offering him minimum won't cut it. they have to offer him what everyone else will, and it's still not a guarantee. I hope they try, as his NCAA numbers and potential look good. even so, he's not the answer. the Oilers still need a real NHL dman.
thats why I asked you biggie. sometimes Im not sure. a 3rd or a 4th? lol, I think you overestimate his value badly. - TheTaoOfSemenko
I don't. It's a bad draft year. Not much depth. Omark for a 4th makes sense for both parties involved. Considering the weak draft class, it could be a 3rd if two or more teams are interested.
the point is that offering him minimum won't cut it. they have to offer him what everyone else will, and it's still not a guarantee. I hope they try, as his NCAA numbers and potential look good. even so, he's not the answer. the Oilers still need a real NHL dman. - TheTaoOfSemenko
I think it works out closer to three with all variables involved. whatever, a 1st year NHLer isn't going to solve everything. he could be Brunnstrom v2 for all we know.
I don't. It's a bad draft year. Not much depth. Omark for a 4th makes sense for both parties involved. Considering the weak draft class, it could be a 3rd if two or more teams are interested. - Maxbone
Omark is worth nothing. Id be amazed if a team gave up a salary dump for him.
the point is that offering him minimum won't cut it. they have to offer him what everyone else will, and it's still not a guarantee. I hope they try, as his NCAA numbers and potential look good. even so, he's not the answer. the Oilers still need a real NHL dman. - TheTaoOfSemenko
You're kinda grumpy tonight.
If the Oilers come away from the summer with Nail Yakupov and Justin Schultz, they're the winners. No team will improve more. So be happy.
I think it works out closer to three with all variables involved. whatever, a 1st year NHLer isn't going to solve everything. he could be Brunnstrom v2 for all we know. - TheTaoOfSemenko
thats the cap with bonus. Its time for Tambi to take a chance on defence.... if it doesn't work out waive him... his contract wouldn't effect the cap in the AHL since its and entry level deal. If you have the money there really isn't much risk in giving this kid a shot. Who know's he could be the next top pairing dman in ETown
Why does everyone want to buy out Horcoff? He's a great 3 C who gets ripped for his contract. There is no point in thinking of buying him out until the kids start having to be re-signed, so he'll be an Oiler next season. - BarDownBobo
I am not 100% sold on buying him out because of his leadership abilities and yes, as a 3rd line centre, he gets the job done. Workhorse and EDM don't have to adapt to another new face. Depends on the situation of the new CBA.
thats the cap with bonus. Its time for Tambi to take a chance on defence.... if it doesn't work out waive him... his contract wouldn't effect the cap in the AHL since its and entry level deal. If you have the money there really isn't much risk in giving this kid a shot. Who know's he could be the next top pairing dman in ETown - Killbot460
I just want see a for sure positive addition to the blueline, not another 'maybe' or project player. Proven help.
I just want see a for sure positive addition to the blueline, not another 'maybe' or project player. Proven help. - TheTaoOfSemenko
Problem is, no one is trading "proven help" of the top pairing variety. Teams need to develop top pairing D men. With respect to that, you can't find a much better prospect than Schultz.
