Confirmed with Link: Klingberg signs in Edmonton

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Poor defensively, however defense is the easiest skill to teach.
Hopefully, they can modify his game much like Risto in Philly.

He can move the puck, and getting the puck up to the forwards will help the defending by playing in his own end less (hopefully lol)

 

[Pip]

Thinking about this some more he doesn’t really seem like a guy Knob would really trust given his defensive game and softness.

I really hope they’ve learned from the Skinner signing and that the coaching staff is fully on board with this move.

Might be different considering he’s on the backend

 

[jesusbuiltmyhotrod]

As a 7th dman I assume? He does t move the needle much

 

[Heavy Dee]

He can move the puck, and getting the puck up to the forwards will help the defending by playing in his own end less (hopefully lol)

I just remember him turning down 8 x 7M from the Stars lol.

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

His analytics were among the worst in the league defensively , but still a low risk move before the deadline, IMO. A reminder, OEL had brutal numbers for several years before he found a home on a contender in Florida last year. Sometimes, health and fit can be a bigger issue than we realize.
Also, I think they want to have RD depth in the playoffs since you absolutely cannot play Brown, so Klingberg will be the 7/8.

For sure. High end result is he’s top 4 by playoffs and gives us another RHD who can move the puck. Low end he just can’t get back to NHL level and we waive him. Middle of the road he’s a 6-8 defenceman giving us extra insurance that we aren’t at risk of dressing Brown in a game that could cost us a Stanley Cup.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

As a 7th dman I assume? He does t move the needle much

Pushes Brown down and improves the depth. No one is expecting him to the missing "piece" just continuing to improve the depth. And he cost NO assets.

 

[bobbythebrain]

stay away from the mains on this one

Hopefully he can regain some of his blueline movement. He was exceptional moving laterally and making forecheckers miss

 

[Rafters]

Hopefully the the skating and skill is still there. Guess we shall see how he does with Coffey

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

stay away from the mains on this one

Hopefully he can regain some of his blueline movement. He was exceptional moving laterally and making forecheckers miss

I mean staying away from the mains about anything Oilers has been the only way to deal with this place for years. It's really rather pathetic, I remember long ago you used to be able to have legit conversations.

 

[McDNicks17]

It’d be interesting if he can play the left side.

Him beside Emberson is a nice back up option on the third pairing.

 

[oilers4life5]

stay away from the mains on this one

Hopefully he can regain some of his blueline movement. He was exceptional moving laterally and making forecheckers miss

Stay away from the main in general. Those guys need to see a psychologist with the amount of irrational hate they carry towards the Oilers. Talk about rent free. It’s crazy.

I mean staying away from the mains about anything Oilers has been the only way to deal with this place for years. It's really rather pathetic, I remember long ago you used to be able to have legit conversations.

Agreed. These days are long gone. Mods are pathetic now. It’s not worth it.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Not the most ideal fit, but he does give you a solid Plan B for if something happens to Bouchard.


He'll likely steal Stecher's spot in the top 6, but it'll Emberson's 3rd pairing even-strength minutes I see him occupying. Ty moves "up" to take Stecher's role as a platoon guy next to Nurse. Though he'll still stay in the 15 to 17 minute range.

Basically...

Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Emberson/Kulak
Kulak-Klingberg
Stecher

Klingberg can also play his off-side like Stecher, so Klingberg-Emberson is an option if you want to have Kulak next to Nurse for an extended period.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

His analytics were among the worst in the league defensively , but still a low risk move before the deadline, IMO. A reminder, OEL had brutal numbers for several years before he found a home on a contender in Florida last year. Sometimes, health and fit can be a bigger issue than we realize.
Also, I think they want to have RD depth in the playoffs since you absolutely cannot play Brown, so Klingberg will be the 7/8.

Exactly my same thoughts.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Yeah...

Won't say anything until we actually see him, but based on what we need, this is a bit odd.

 

[Oilhawks]

Where there was smoke, there is fire

Hope Klingberg is healthy and surprises, could be a knock out add if so

 

[Dazed and Confused]

It’d be interesting if he can play the left side.

Him beside Emberson is a nice back up option on the third pairing.

He did in Minny when he was with them for the playoffs (played with a rookie Faber)

 

[Jumptheshark]

As long as we can bury him on the farm if he sucks? I have no problem. Obviously injury is a large concern

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

So I will say it now, like it or now, Klingberg will get his first look with Nurse, but Stetcher and Brown have been there before the signing.

It's not an ideal spot, but it's the most realistic for right now.

 

[OilerMcLord]

I just pray that the Oilers have the ability to trade/bury the contract if he doesn't work out.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

He's clutch at least.

 

[foshizzle]

Listening to Edmonton Sports Radio…man Gazzola is so bad

 

[bobbythebrain]

So it looks like Stetcher isn't the solution.
Some ppl owe @McTonyBrar an apology me thinks

 

[Drivesaitl]

Hopefully a cheap 1 year deal

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

He was a GA machine at times. Don't really get this signing. We're loaded with D that contribute offensively and score. Whats the need addressed here?

 

[CycloneSweep]

He was a GA machine at times. Don't really get this signing. We're loaded with D that contribute offensively and score. Whats the need addressed here?

A better 6/7 d than Stetcher/Brown/Dermott

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

I just remember him turning down 8 x 7M from the Stars lol.

I’d think about this every single night when trying to fall asleep if I were him.

He’ll never get that money, but he should be motivated to make an impact and win a Cup, he could get a nice little deal somewhere if he plays well enough.

For all we know he stretched himself thin financially, expecting to make like 50+ mil. This is huge for him personally and professionally.