Friedman's 31 thoughts, a small Penguins note:
31 Thoughts: How Brayden Point's contract impacts the RFA market - Sportsnet.ca
You can thank the Oilers firing Chiarelli for why the Penguins were able to get Marino. It seems like it's beyond Pittsburgh now that thinks Marino is going to be a special player.
That sheds some light.
I realize that the standard line was that the Oilers were just "so deep" in upcoming defensemen that they "just didn't have room" for Marino.
As good as he's looked... that just didn't completely track. Especially considering how abysmal the Oilers are.
I thought the argument there wasn't that the Oilers didn't want Marino, but rather that was he didn't want them.
Interesting to hear the real why now.
Oh honestly I didn't know there was any word on Marino basically telling them to pound sand. Though, I mean... it's Edmonton. Perhaps that should be an assumption at this point?
Riikola 2.0. Don’t be tempted.
Drop him to the A. Give him steady minutes. Build him as a prospect in the Pens system. It’ll do wonders. POJ should be the first call up.
Ohhh yeesh. POJ probably has the highest potential but I think he has the longest route to hit that potential. I do not think he's NHL ready. He's going to get a couple cups of joe and then he's either going to click or not. I think he's a couple years out from really finding his groove.
That was more in line with LD needs versus Marino.
Edmonton East!Friedman's 31 thoughts, a small Penguins note:
31 Thoughts: How Brayden Point's contract impacts the RFA market - Sportsnet.ca
You can thank the Oilers firing Chiarelli for why the Penguins were able to get Marino. It seems like it's beyond Pittsburgh now that thinks Marino is going to be a special player.
The reason the Oilers had to trade Marino was because he didn't want to play for them. I think it was a combination of Chiarelli being fired and less opportunity on the Oilers.
With the Penguins, he has a easier path to the NHL. With the Oilers, he would have to pass Bouchard, Smarukov, Jones, Bear and Lagessson (who is another underrated d).
This is the the Oilers AHL lineup on d:
Samarukov-Bouchard
Jones-Bear/Persson
Lagesson-Day
+ Broberg in the SHL
Happy that he is doing good for you guys
Yeah, the openings on the Oilers D are on the right side.I guess the question is how long will it take those players to be in the NHL because from most accounts here, seems like Marino could hit the NHL as soon as later this season.
Yeah, the openings on the Oilers D are on the right side.
Nurse-Larsson
Klefbom-X
Russell-Benning/X (if someone can beat him)
It looks like the last spot is going to Bear or Persson, or both of them if Benning sucks.
I think he just wanted to not be near that franchise. There's a good chance if he did sign, he would have probably been in that group or ahead of it.The reason the Oilers had to trade Marino was because he didn't want to play for them. I think it was a combination of Chiarelli being fired and less opportunity on the Oilers.
With the Penguins, he has a easier path to the NHL. With the Oilers, he would have to pass Bouchard, Smarukov, Jones, Bear and Lagessson (who is another underrated d).
This is the the Oilers AHL lineup on d:
Samarukov-Bouchard
Jones-Bear/Persson
Lagesson-Day
+ Broberg in the SHL
Happy that he is doing good for you guys
one of the worst defensive teams in the league gave him up for a condition 6th in 2 years, so consider that before HFing him right into your mock lineups
I guess the question is how long will it take those players to be in the NHL because from most accounts here, seems like Marino could hit the NHL as soon as later this season.
Bear is on the opening day roster and has been excellent in camp. Wouldn’t be surprised if Bouchard, Lagesson, and some others get time this year as well.
How is Marino doing? It’s good to hear him doing well. From what I’ve read he’s been impressive, wish him nothing but the best for you guys.
Bear is on the opening day roster and has been excellent in camp. Wouldn’t be surprised if Bouchard, Lagesson, and some others get time this year as well.
How is Marino doing? It’s good to hear him doing well. From what I’ve read he’s been impressive, wish him nothing but the best for you guys.
He's played far better than anyone expected him to. Skates and carries the puck extremely well, good stick defensively, solid positionally, has a physical edge. Sounds like a hype train post, but he has a very well rounded game and deserves a spot in the opening night line-up. He earned it.
Does it matter?Imagine out of all of this Marino becomes a great Dman while the rest of the Oilers d prospects busted?