Player Discussion Max Jones

[Bryanbryoil]

It was just 1 game, but his debut was an eventful one for a bottom 6 forward. His skating and tenacity were very welcomed additions tonight and he showed some skill, defensive awareness and hustle as well. He looked like a guy tired of riding busses in the AHL. Hopefully he can be consistent with that level of hustle and become a useful piece for us.

 

[Fishy McScales]

Could this guy turn out to be Curtis Glencross 2.0 or am I out to lunch?

 

[NedPlimpton]

I was very impressed for a first showing. Excited to see more.

Obviously early on, but even so he already just looked like he wants to be here and be a net positive in whatever way he can and I love that.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Could this guy turn out to be Curtis Glencross 2.0 or am I out to lunch?

As long as you don't mean, gets ignored as a UFA, signs with Calgary and is effective there for a number of years, then hopefully lol.

 

[Dirk Dangler]

He had a pretty great game one. Was skating hard. Has some vision with the puck. He looked huge compared to our other wingers. Hopefully he can keep it going.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

He looked great. Let's hope he wasn't playing on pure adrenalin and let's hope Knobs doesn't scratch him

 

[Canovin]

Could this guy turn out to be Curtis Glencross 2.0 or am I out to lunch?

Tom Wilson-lite

 

[slaman]

Really impressed with his first game. He almost scored off the onetimer on his first shift!

He had an excellent backcheck and fed Perry nicely. I was impressed by his drive towards the net too.

Our bottom 9 is weak, so this competition is definitely welcome.

 

[soothsayer]

I'd like a run-down of his game the past few years. What are his worts? He did not look like a "throw-in" AHLer from last night's game. It's one game, but he looked like a player.

 

[oXo Cube]

Impressive first game.

Important to not let that blind the team into thinking hes more than a 12th/13th forward level player.

 

[Biltmore]

He had a pretty great game one. Was skating hard. Has some vision with the puck. He looked huge compared to our other wingers. Hopefully he can keep it going.

Why do you hate pee-wees? lol

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Impressive first game.

Important to not let that blind the team into thinking hes more than a 12th/13th forward level player.

I just hope the country club atmosphere is done. Scratch Brown if needed, Scratch Janmark if needed.

I'll give Knobs credit he had balls scratching guys in the playoffs last year

 

[ManofSteel55]

I loved this guy when he was a prospect. He looked like a future impact power forward. For some reason, his game hasn't stuck at the NHL level - he's looked like an AHL/NHL tweener for sure. I hope that all he needs is a chance in the right place. He looked good in the parts of the game I watched last night.

 

[popo]

He looked like our Foeggle replacement TBH. Big, fast, with a lot of hustle and seemed eager to carry the puck himself.

 

[CornKicker]

looked good with the puck but defensively he was battling for everything. he wants a spot

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Like Kostin (or even Kassian) before him, he's not a guy that excels playing within structure.
But toss him out on the ice with the job of just being a bull in a chinashop? He'll do that very well.

Perfect 4th liner for a team that desperately need a physical presence. Plus they've got the cavalry coming with Frederic and then Kane.

 

[ConnorNova0929]

This team needed a player like this.

Mostly to push the existing forwards who have played the whole season comfortable with their spot in the lineup.

A healthy Frederick will only increase the competition.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I want to see him get a longer look, I really liked the first game and I liked this size he brought to the group

 

[Bryanbryoil]

His hustle and physicality should be contagious at least for the guys on his line. If he can stick, Frederic gets healthy and so does Kane, that will be the most grit we've had on the wings since Lucic, Kassian and Maroon.

 

[guymez]

I think that (aside from Bouchards O/T goal) he was the story of the game for the Oilers.

Very impressive debut.

Now some of that was proabaly adrenaline but there was a lot to like in terms of his skill and skating.
If he can hit consistently then the Oilers really have something here.

 

[Scrapin Ice]

Just maybe Mr. Inconsistent has finally got it through his head he is not a scorer at this level. That he is a 4th line player meant to bring energy and crunch and cycle. Lets hope.