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Confirmed with Link: [EDM/VAN] Oilers acquire Vasily Podkolzin for OTT 4th '25
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Faelko
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Interesting that he’s a left shot RW, I wonder if he’s comfortable on either wing like Hyman?
Very very unlikely
He’s a hard to play against player. Similar mold of Blake Coleman just not as good
JeffSkinner53
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Zero. There's a reason why this trade was made 2 days before the match deadline.
Dazed and Confused
Ludicrous speed, GO!
New management that had zero love for the pervious' projects.
He looked good during his rookie season, but then Vancouver signed a bunch of middle 6 depth and he lost his spot. Suddenly he had zero traction in the lineup, and the new management wasn't going out of their way to make sure there was a clear development path for him.
GhostfaceWu
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His one cup of coffee had him score basically the same amount of points that holloway just got so i guess well see. I'd rather risk the nothing cap for this guy and keep broberg than match holloway at this point.
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I definitely hope this means we keep Broberg. It would make sense. But I'll believe it when I see it.
With Podkolzin I think there's something to be said for a fresh start and different teammates. Different systems too
Look at what happened when Maroon came here.
The Nuge
Some say…
I love it. He’s definitely a step down from Holloway right now, but he’s dirt cheap for the next 2 years and still has some upside. Plus, it’s a 4th, and we’d get back a 3rd
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Is it possible that this move has nothing to do with Holloway? Is Podz waiver exempt and Bako material?
Faelko
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They can fit Broberg by waiving Brown and Kane on LTIR. When Kane comes of LTIR is another story altogether.
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No he isn't. Seems like the canucks weren't confident he'd crack their lineup.
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When I get home, I’ll give you all a much more detailed opinion on Podkolzin. I’ve watched nearly every one of his NHL games and many of his AHL appearances.
**Update:**
OK, let’s get into it. First of all, it’s really important to mention that Podz was a fan favorite here in Vancouver. I’m 100% sure the market is not going to react well to this, whatsoever.
One of the big reasons for that is because he’s extremely likable. If there’s one thing you absolutely cannot question, it’s his work ethic. He’s one of the hardest-working players I’ve ever seen.
He’s always the last guy off the ice and the first one at the rink, according to reports.
Now, as for his actual talent:
I’ll say this: he’s one of the most perplexing players I’ve watched. There’s clear skill, especially when he’s driving play. He’s a bit of a bull in that regard. He does show flashes of skill, which makes you wonder if he’ll ever fully figure it out.
He’s not the best skater in the world, but he’s not the worst either. He’s pretty average overall. His hands, however, seem made of stone right now. Ironically, he has a pretty nice passing ability and occasionally shows great vision.
He’s just a very odd hockey player. He has tools that make you think, “OK, this guy is definitely going to be a third or fourth liner in the league.”
And it doesn’t make sense, considering how strong and big he is.
When he’s noticeable, though, he’s extremely noticeable. He’s all over the ice, dictating play.
He also has a really nice shot, but he just never seems to finish.
There’s definitely an NHL player there. He has potential, and honestly, I think he’s going to do really well in Edmonton.
You guys should be thrilled that you got him for such a cheap price.
There you have it
I love you kind stranger that I've never seen before.
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They are not waiving Brown.
Faelko
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Brown wouldn’t clear waivers, I doubt Oilers are even considering this.
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guymez
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we got two Browns and you're thinking of the wrong Brown
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Overall, it's now Bourgault & Chiasson for Jarventie & Podkolzin. Not bad.
Faelko
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Oh, haha. Honestly in my mock lineup Josh Brown is already in Bako.
