Seravalli: Oilers tried to acquire Drew O'Connor last week, looking for a backup plan now with similar traits ( big and fast) Holloway replacement

[freakydallas13]

The Oilers had a big and fast player in Justin Bailey, and they let him go in free agency a few years ago. He was just traded not long ago as well, and Edmonton could have been in on that.

 

[DesertPenguin]

I don't think DOC is going to be a difference maker for anyone, personally. Not like Edmonton cup hopes are changed in anyway. DOC was a speedy forechecker who PK'ed well but the pedestrian level of production made it difficult to have any positive feelings towards keeping him.

DOC is a fun X Factor on a 4th line that can go up the lineup in an injury situation, but he isn't going to put your team over the hump.

 

[OilersFanatics505]

A Hollways a Holloway but the mystery box could be anything. It could even be Holloway.

 

[Czechboy]

...so Perry over Kane??...is that the best use of Kane's talents??...

You think Perry is a regular in the top 6?

You think Kane will take a full year off and slot into top 6 right away in playoffs?

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Seravalli on Oilersnations Everyday expressed that the Oilers tried to acquire DOC last week. It obviously failed and DOC went to Vancouver. Seravalli says that the Oilers are now looking at a backup play but for a similar type of player. A big ,fast forward that can forecheck. Seravalli says they are still trying to replace Holloway from the day they lost him.


Which players might the Oilers be targeting now that fits the DOC mould?

so another Podkolzin? he's been excellent for the Oilers but I hope they aim higher than DOC

 

[AHLdepth]

Well.....we now have a DOC, I mean how badly is he wanted?

 

[Empoleon8771]

DOC is big, fast, still young... put up 33 points last year.... on pace for only like 25 points over an 82 game schedule this year...
He's also a positive corsi player...
For a fourth liner, you could do a lot worse..
anyone saying 'he sucks!' needs to take context and position into account

I don't think anyone is saying that he's bad, but it's just weird to act like he's this super great piece that Edmonton whiffed on by not trading for him.

If your team has cup aspirations, he's probably not above L4 in your depth chart.

 

[Nakawick]

It's really not difficult to find a Drew O'Connor type of player. He's really not anything special.

Tanev in Seattle sticks out as an obvious backup plan. Honestly I think Tanev is better than O'Connor.

Yeah Tanev is a much better player than DOC. Not really close IMO.

 

[Zerotonine]

sounds like casey middlestadt too me.

Isn't middlestat like 5''8???

*** just checked he 6'1 ***

 

[DatDude44]

Would u like the Holloway at home? Alexei Toropchenko?

 

[canuckslover10]

Drew has been great the few games he has played for us idk why people are saying he sucks??

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Drew has been great the few games he has played for us idk why people are saying he sucks??

1. He had stretches of competency with the Pens as well.

2. Most players look good after a trade since they play with a bit of extra jam for the new team

3. Many players look a lot better away from Sullivan, so it's also possible he's much better than what he showed on the Pens.

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

The legend of DOC grows.

Really liked his first two games here and the league is littered with players breaking out in a new environment.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Josh Anderson 50% retained for a 1st?

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

I’m happy for you and I’m happy that I had no knowledge of this until this moment and I’m also happy that I will(hopefully)never feel any obligation to watch a game DOC is playing in again

Since most pens fans say the opposite, I'm surprised to here someone dump on a bottom six player making 900k.

 

[nucks88]

I’m happy for you and I’m happy that I had no knowledge of this until this moment and I’m also happy that I will(hopefully)never feel any obligation to watch a game DOC is playing in again

Well one thing is patently obvious throughout the years is that not many Eastern fans watch Western games so there ya go…..

 

[dirtydanglez]

Isn't middlestat like 5''8???

*** just checked he 6'1 ***

that wasn't meant to be serious

 

[Fatass]

Since most pens fans say the opposite, I'm surprised to here someone dump on a bottom six player making 900k.

A guy making 900 k who contributes to winning is a great piece to have. Great add by Van. But not a big miss by the Oil. They will find a similar player and (if needed) pay a mid pick to have the selling team retain.

 

[OilersFanatics505]

Are you trying to say that Oilers management is bad?

having a lot of top end talent and no cup? Yeah…

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

33 points is 3rd line production, honestly. On average last year each NHL team only had 6 forwards averaging over 33 points.

I'm betting the Oilers saw DOC as more of a 3rd liner than a fourth liner and they're right to do so.

Actually I'm not all that upset with the management team identifying DOC as the kind of player they want.

We're old, he's young
We're slow, he's fast.
Our bottom six is fairly small, he's big.

People love dunking on the Oilers and losing Holloway for next to nothing was dumb as hell but DOC is a decent replacement, at least for the Holloway we saw last year.

It's funny because as a nucks fan I never really realized how slow we were until the recent additions of him and Chytil.

Oilers might be slow and I enjoy dunking on how much y'all depend on two players but you have to give credit where credit is due because it seems they are able to carry a roster that let's be honest is flawed as hell to a top team in the league with Drai being the best of that duo which nobody seems to talk about.
It seems every time you guys need a big goal it's him

 

[57special]

EDM needs Trenin. He's like Draisaitl, if you take away the talent, skill, and hockey sense.