Claimed off Waivers: [EDM] Oilers claim D Alec Regula off waivers from the Bruins

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Interesting
Pretty sure he was injured and hasn’t played since the summer?

 

[McFlash97]

Hopefully this means Dermott (left shot D) is waived. I’d rather have a right shot D in Regula as the #7

Dermott has to be one of the worst defenseman I have ever seen play for this organization. How did this guy stay in the NHL for this long ?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Solid pickup by the Oilers as much as I hate them. Don't know if it's going to matter but they've given Stecher a decent shot and Regula is pretty much a better Stecher. Exactly the type of defenseman Oilers need, we'll see if they can make use of him.

It seems like you know a bit about him, could you please tell me his strengths and weaknesses as a player? Thanks!

 

[russ99]

If we can improve on Dermott and he can add some needed physicality when he draws in we’d be way ahead. Still need to add a top 4 guy but this and the team’s recent better defensive play should get us closer to the deadline.

Dermott has to be one of the worst defenseman I have ever seen play for this organization. How did this guy stay in the NHL for this long ?

I wonder if he should convert to forward? He got some good offensive instincts but horrid without the puck from the redline and back

 

[PlayMakers]

You bastards! He has a future. Good pick up.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

You bastards! He has a future. Good pick up.

Thanks (I think). What are his strengths and weaknesses IYO?

 

[Coffee]

The Regulator will regulate in the AHL

lol you’ve become one of my favourite posters

 

[Old Boys Club]

lol you’ve become one of my favourite posters

Monsieur chat certainly has a peculiar disposition.

 

[Mr Kot]

lol you’ve become one of my favourite posters

You are also my favourite poster

 

[PlayMakers]

Thanks (I think). What are his strengths and weaknesses IYO?

Big, skates well, defends well, protects the front of the net well, makes the smart play, plays under control... Not overly physical, not flashy, but effective. You could have a good find.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Big, skates well, defends well, protects the front of the net well, makes the smart play, plays under control... Not overly physical, not flashy, but effective. You could have a good find.

Thanks, if he hits his upside who would you say his NHL comp would be?

 

[PlayMakers]

Thanks, if he hits his upside who would you say his NHL comp would be?

I hesitate to say Carlo, because Carlo is only 3 years older and been in the league for 7 years so the upside is not the same but that's Regula's style.

 

[Dead Coyote]

Holy shit. Really? That's exactly who I wanted for the 4RHD. Seriously, if he's Dollar Store Bouchard I'm happy.

He's not even close to Bouchard. Only thing similar is the shot.

It seems like you know a bit about him, could you please tell me his strengths and weaknesses as a player? Thanks!

He's an extremely steady defensive defenseman. Solid in his own zone, steady and poised generally, good at handling one on ones and clearing the net front. Not overly physical but he does bang bodies a bit.

Has a fantastic big booming shot from the point, his offensive instincts are nothing to write home about but he can QB a PP reasonably well. His offense has started coming in more recent years but he's always been a steady defensive d-man.

Peak he could be a Chara or Keith-lite. Realistically I think he's more like a Campbell. If he can reproduce his offense in the NHL he'll be a very very good pickup. If he can't, he'll be the kind of guys fans love but GM's think you can find a dime a dozen and shuttle around the league while they play guys like Hamonic or Petry instead.

 

[LTIR]

Sounds like Desharnais 2.0