Confirmed with Link: Klingberg signs in Edmonton

[Spawn]

Hopefully this hip resurfacing surgery helps him reclaim some of his past success. He’s been pretty dreadful defensively for a few years. But when he was at his best he was an elite dman.

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[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Hopefully we still add!

 

[LevelingSolo]

Hopefully a cheap 1 year deal

He had some good years in Dallas then fell off a cliff

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Hopefully we still add!

They absolutely will, they have cap space and unless Klingberg comes in and blows the doors off, there's room for more improvement.

 

[Spawn]

Hopefully we still add!

Mhmm, in the meantime have to think this is the end of Stetcher.

 

[oXo Cube]

This guy is the player Bouchard haters think Evan is.

But if he's healthy and sheltered he might have something to contribute.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Hm. This depends on whether or not they acquire a top 4 D down the road. If they do then I have no strong feelings about this.

If this is all they do with the defense then that's ick.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

hopefully league minimum so if it doesn't work out, he's AHL bound

still need another top 4 d-man

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Hm. This depends on whether or not they acquire a top 4 D down the road. If they do then I have no strong feelings about this.

If this is all they do with the defense then that's ick.

I think he'll come in around $850K, part of is just wondering if it's a 2 yr deal at that price. I don't know why, just something sticking in the back of my mind.

 

[Old Boys Club]

Mhmm, in the meantime have to think this is the end of Stetcher.

Better be J Brown they waive

 

[PaPaDee]

Depending on the contract, could be a worthwhile addition.

 

[Captain Controversy]

Let's cheer hard for this guy and hope he has had a good recovery. It would be a Christmas miracle if he was a top 4 dman.

 

[KlefDown]

LFGGGGG

we take that

 

[timekeep]

I think he'll come in around $850K, part of is just wondering if it's a 2 yr deal at that price. I don't know why, just something sticking in the back of my mind.

I hope it is low and moveable if need be. They can't be banking on JK being the only solution.

 

[PaPaDee]

For some reason I thought this guy was a lefty, the fact that he shoots right, makes this even more intriguing.

 

[McAsuno]

Here's hoping he succeeds here. Welcome to the Oilers, Klinger

 

[PBandJ]

Lol, a Dman that doesn't play a lick of D.

 

[Old Boys Club]

Lol, a Dman that doesn't play a lick of D.

He can hit waivers if he sucks, 0 loss at all

 

[FlameChampion]

Please no bonuses

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I hope it is low and moveable if need be. They can't be banking on JK being the only solution.

Agreed completely, and I don't believe he can be asking for that much considering everything.

Either way, I think the team sees him the same way I do, free player who might help, but they still need to look at options for further improvement (Unless Klingberg blows the doors off)

 

[DynamiteKid]

Unless he's making more than what can be 100% buried in the minors, there is no risk here.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

Lol, a Dman that doesn't play a lick of D.

His fancies from 5 years ago were insane. If he could be half that player again this is a nice depth add

 

[CanadasTeam99]

His fancies from 5 years ago were insane. If he could be half that player again this is a nice depth add

Just let him have his cry fest

 

[LTIR]

Can he be sent down for a conditioning stint?

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

what's the injury history? I know his hips(?) are shot and it's really effected his skating?