Confirmed Signing with Link: Kris Versteeg signs PTO with EDM

[MikeModano9]

The guy had 45pts last year. He's pretty much a slightly upgraded Teddy Purcell.

 

[McTrashBoat]

The guy had 45pts last year. He's pretty much a slightly upgraded Teddy Purcell.

nothing wrong with that if he's getting paid accordingly

not to mention it looks like he's got more fight in him

 

[Paralyzer]

Well now Edmonton signed him I guess teams can start trying to acquire Yakupov again

And I guess people will say Versteeg sucks now that he has a PTO with the Oilers, just like Lucic sucks, Larsson sucks, Talbot sucks, Sekera sucks, Klefbom sucks, blah blah blah I know it's true because I want it to be true crap.

I can confidently say, provided that the team stays healthy for 80% of the season, that they can push for a playoff spot this year with this roster. And the best part is, Chia isn't done. He still wants to shore up the defense and he will be keeping a close eye on the RFA market atm (Trouba, Lindholm, etc.) and other defensemen who could be falling out.

 

[Haj]

Versteeg can be a good depth scoring player/ 2nd power play contributer. He should be playing somewhat sheltered minutes. He needs to play with players that can move the puck quickly. He has a good wrist shot with a quick release when he isn't over handling the puck.

He usually makes an effot to play defense, but its not his strong suit.

 

[MikeModano9]

nothing wrong with that if he's getting paid accordingly

not to mention it looks like he's got more fight in him

Agreed.

 

[Mick Jagr]

And I guess people will say Versteeg sucks now that he has a PTO with the Oilers, just like Lucic sucks, Larsson sucks, Talbot sucks, Sekera sucks, Klefbom sucks, blah blah blah I know it's true because I want it to be true crap.

I can confidently say, provided that the team stays healthy for 80% of the season, that they can push for a playoff spot this year with this roster. And the best part is, Chia isn't done. He still wants to shore up the defense and he will be keeping a close eye on the RFA market atm (Trouba, Lindholm, etc.) and other defensemen who could be falling out.

To be fair, Larsson doesn't "suck," but he certainly hasn't done anything at the NHL level to warrant a trade for Taylor Hall. No matter which way you slice it, that trade was on of the single most lopsided deals in NHL history. Yes, Edmonton needed a D, but not at the expense of trading one of the best wingers in the NHL.

That being said, I like the Versteeg pick up for Edmonton.

 

[THall4]

This isn't true. Versteeg had a contract offer before even leaving for Europe. He decided to sign in Europe because they we're offering good money and he and his wife decided they didn't want to live in the US anymore. He even had PTO offers from other teams but chose the Oilers because he didn't want to go back to the US and also his family is from southern Alberta.

I know this because my brother has been Mitch Versteeg's (Kris's little brother) best friend since high school. I texted him today when I heard he signed a PTO with the Oilers and that's the story I was told.

Kris himself said in an interview with Gregor he wanted to be closer to home, always having played on the eastern side on NA.

He turned away a PTO from numerous teams, chose Edmonton for a couple reason. 1) Close to home
2) RW depth - battling for a spot against Kassian, Yak..a rookie in Pulju and Paks, Pitlick
3) friendships with Brandon Davidson and Milan Lucic
4) Connor McDavid + Arena

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Versteeg should be a solid add to Edmonton. No reason he shouldn't make the club good luck.

 

[Paralyzer]

To be fair, Larsson doesn't "suck," but he certainly hasn't done anything at the NHL level to warrant a trade for Taylor Hall. No matter which way you slice it, that trade was on of the single most lopsided deals in NHL history. Yes, Edmonton needed a D, but not at the expense of trading one of the best wingers in the NHL.

That being said, I like the Versteeg pick up for Edmonton.

I'm not talking about the trade, I'm talking about HFBoards with the whole "Oilers suck and every player that goes there sucks". I'm actually fine with the Hall trade. Hall will show his true colors this season in NJ. Larsson will be a welcomed commodity and he will make this team better. Mark my words.

 

[Siludin]

Versteeg has always been a bit underrated but I am not sure if he will be an x-factor in Edmonton.

 

[tarheelhockey]

He's healthy.

Versteeg’s agent, David Kaye, says Bern wouldn’t pay the insurance because he had an existing medical condition (hip surgery four years ago).

http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/h...ng-kris-versteeg-into-training-camp-on-tryout

It would piss me off if my team lost a star player for a reason like that.

 

[bucks_oil]

To be fair, Larsson doesn't "suck," but he certainly hasn't done anything at the NHL level to warrant a trade for Taylor Hall. No matter which way you slice it, that trade was on of the single most lopsided deals in NHL history. Yes, Edmonton needed a D, but not at the expense of trading one of the best wingers in the NHL.

That being said, I like the Versteeg pick up for Edmonton.

I'm not picking on you specifically... but it is interesting to me that:
1) All of a sudden HF accepts that Hall is a top winger in the NHL
2) It has been rammed down our throats all season that the only way to get even a top pairing D in the NHL (note, not a #1, just a top pairing guy) was to part with Hall.... wingers aren't worth much, blah, blah
3) We do exactly that... trade Hall for a #2 shutdown D (by all statistical measures) who is under contract at a great cap rate, is younger than Hall, and still has (perhaps admittedly frustratingly untapped) offensive upside...

And you put the above equation together and the narrative is now that it was a horrific overpay.

I'm not thrilled with the price tag paid... but part of that is because you guys all ended up RIGHT that we would have to overpay to get a top pairing guy. Now you are all changing your story so that you can continue to harp on the Oilers. Just accept that you were RIGHT and pipe down!

 

[nerblet]

I'm not picking on you specifically... but it is interesting to me that:
1) All of a sudden HF accepts that Hall is a top winger in the NHL
2) It has been rammed down our throats all season that the only way to get even a top pairing D in the NHL (note, not a #1, just a top pairing guy) was to part with Hall.... wingers aren't worth much, blah, blah
3) We do exactly that... trade Hall for a #2 shutdown D (by all statistical measures) who is under contract at a great cap rate, is younger than Hall, and still has (perhaps admittedly frustratingly untapped) offensive upside...

And you put the above equation together and the narrative is now that it was a horrific overpay.

I'm not thrilled with the price tag paid... but part of that is because you guys all ended up RIGHT that we would have to overpay to get a top pairing guy. Now you are all changing your story so that you can continue to harp on the Oilers. Just accept that you were RIGHT and pipe down!

Couldn't agree more with you

 

[Paralyzer]

I'm not picking on you specifically... but it is interesting to me that:
1) All of a sudden HF accepts that Hall is a top winger in the NHL
2) It has been rammed down our throats all season that the only way to get even a top pairing D in the NHL (note, not a #1, just a top pairing guy) was to part with Hall.... wingers aren't worth much, blah, blah
3) We do exactly that... trade Hall for a #2 shutdown D (by all statistical measures) who is under contract at a great cap rate, is younger than Hall, and still has (perhaps admittedly frustratingly untapped) offensive upside...

And you put the above equation together and the narrative is now that it was a horrific overpay.

I'm not thrilled with the price tag paid... but part of that is because you guys all ended up RIGHT that we would have to overpay to get a top pairing guy. Now you are all changing your story so that you can continue to harp on the Oilers. Just accept that you were RIGHT and pipe down!

Agreed. 100%. THIS is what I'm getting at.

 

[Homesick]

I'm not picking on you specifically... but it is interesting to me that:
1) All of a sudden HF accepts that Hall is a top winger in the NHL
2) It has been rammed down our throats all season that the only way to get even a top pairing D in the NHL (note, not a #1, just a top pairing guy) was to part with Hall.... wingers aren't worth much, blah, blah
3) We do exactly that... trade Hall for a #2 shutdown D (by all statistical measures) who is under contract at a great cap rate, is younger than Hall, and still has (perhaps admittedly frustratingly untapped) offensive upside...

And you put the above equation together and the narrative is now that it was a horrific overpay.

I'm not thrilled with the price tag paid... but part of that is because you guys all ended up RIGHT that we would have to overpay to get a top pairing guy. Now you are all changing your story so that you can continue to harp on the Oilers. Just accept that you were RIGHT and pipe down!

Hall might be a top LW but is a a top 60 forward? doubtful. Larsson is a 30-50 defenseman and even higher if we want to break down to LH/RH. I'm also in the belief that the Oilers overpaid but not nearly as bad as the "Oilers suck" crowd with statements like "most lopsided trade in NHL history" crap

 

[buttman*]

I'm not picking on you specifically... but it is interesting to me that:
1) All of a sudden HF accepts that Hall is a top winger in the NHL
2) It has been rammed down our throats all season that the only way to get even a top pairing D in the NHL (note, not a #1, just a top pairing guy) was to part with Hall.... wingers aren't worth much, blah, blah
3) We do exactly that... trade Hall for a #2 shutdown D (by all statistical measures) who is under contract at a great cap rate, is younger than Hall, and still has (perhaps admittedly frustratingly untapped) offensive upside...

And you put the above equation together and the narrative is now that it was a horrific overpay.

I'm not thrilled with the price tag paid... but part of that is because you guys all ended up RIGHT that we would have to overpay to get a top pairing guy. Now you are all changing your story so that you can continue to harp on the Oilers. Just accept that you were RIGHT and pipe down!

Hall was always the best piece. Ederle, RNH, Yak not so much.

Problem is many believe Hall for Larsson is too much it's because many believe Larsson is not a top D. A good one yes but not top.

 

[LTIR]

Versteeg has always been a bit underrated but I am not sure if he will be an x-factor in Edmonton.

He is not signed to be the X factor.. As long as he pushes Yakupov and Puljujarvi making them earn roster spots he would have done his job.. Anything more would be bonus.

 

[Captain Controversy]

Hall might be a top LW but is a a top 60 forward? doubtful. Larsson is a 30-50 defenseman and even higher if we want to break down to LH/RH. I'm also in the belief that the Oilers overpaid but not nearly as bad as the "Oilers suck" crowd with statements like "most lopsided trade in NHL history" crap

Hall isn't a top 60 forward. He is a top 30 forward. How could you not think he is a top 60? He is 3rd best in even strength points in the Entire league. Pull your head out of your cowboy hat. lol

 

[ManofSteel55]

Hall isn't a top 60 forward. He is a top 30 forward. How could you not think he is a top 60? He is 3rd best in even strength points in the Entire league. Pull your head out of your cowboy hat. lol

I would expect that you could argue that he isn't top 30. Top 60 has to be a lock though, to suggest otherwise is pretty ridiculous.

 

[Homesick]

Hall isn't a top 60 forward. He is a top 30 forward. How could you not think he is a top 60? He is 3rd best in even strength points in the Entire league. Pull your head out of your cowboy hat. lol

I would expect that you could argue that he isn't top 30. Top 60 has to be a lock though, to suggest otherwise is pretty ridiculous.

There's probably 30-40 centres alone that I would take over Hall. Top 60 is still a 1st line player.
Why was he left off of Team Canada? Oh right, unlike you two TC doesn't just look at G/A/Pts

 

[ManofSteel55]

There's probably 30-40 centres alone that I would take over Hall. Top 60 is still a 1st line player.
Why was he left off of Team Canada? Oh right, unlike you two TC doesn't just look at G/A/Pts

Nobody is looking at just points, but thanks for playing.

He was left off of team Canada because they value guys who can play in multiple situations. Different positions, special teams versatility, etc. Hall isn't that player, but he is among the best in the world at what he does well. Which is why I suggested that him being a top 60 forward is a lock. I could make a list of 30 guys I'd rather have, or can argue that some might rather have too, but I don't think it would include 40 centers either. There are a couple of teams who don't have a decent enough 1C for me to rank above Hall. There are a number with 2 better.

 

[nerblet]

There's probably 30-40 centres alone that I would take over Hall. Top 60 is still a 1st line player.
Why was he left off of Team Canada? Oh right, unlike you two TC doesn't just look at G/A/Pts

Name those centres please so we can have a good laugh

 

[Paralyzer]

Name those centres please so we can have a good laugh

Crosby
McDavid
Tavares
Malkin
Seguin
Toews
Thornton
Backstrom
Kopitar
H. Sedin
Stamkos
Giroux
Getzlaf
Couture
Pavelski
Duchene
Bergeron
Carter
Nugent-Hopkins
Kuznetsov
Plekanec
Eichel
Draisaitl

That's 23 Centers I feel are better than Hall in terms of positional play and I would take these guys first before Hall. Then the wingers:

P. Kane
Benn
Ovechkin
Perry
Kessel
Panarin
Hossa
Voracek

Who I feel are better than Hall which brings us to 31 Skaters before Hall. Some can argue with this list, but those players listed do more than what Hall can do in terms of positional play and doing multiple roles.

 

[GermanPanther]

But the Problem with Versteeg are not so much the Healthy or unconsistence with Points. It´s more that the System must work for him. You cant await great passes and playmaking skill, he is a Player you pass the Puck and Hope he can Score. That is his Game, so you need People who wanna play this Way.

 

[fahad203]

I think this is a great signing for the Oilers. This guy is a winner, brings a lot of versatility and some veteran leadership.
No loose situation in my opinion