Called for this yesterday, so needless to say that I'm pleased. Have wanted Urbom for a while, even proposing a Perreault for Urbom swap a couple years back. With the staff's reluctance to give Orlov a role, it really makes sense. Certainly seems like Orlov and Schilling are not in the organization's long term plans at this point.
Is there a period during which they can wait to add him to the roster or something? Otherwise obviously someone has to move out to clear a spot (and cap space). Latta to Hershey would clear up both, of course. I don't think Carrick makes quite enough to do it.
Only $550K is base salary, rest is bonuses that should be able to be applied to the cushion. Carrick alone should be enough, but having Urbom as a 3LD creates options for 3RD (Carrick or Kundratek or Oleksy or Hillen could all potentially gel with him).
This is exactly what you said would happen about a week ago
The only thing I care about...can he skate?
Above average mobility, especially for his size. Should fit in just fine with Oates' system.