McClelland
Registered User
He was pretty much a Larsson level guy in Jersey but that's not the point. The point is that it's easier to find guys like Larsson on the open market than it is to find guys like Barrie.
Just look at the division even, every North team has a guy like Larsson. Tanev, Edmundson, Holl, Forbort etc. Larsson might be a bit better, bit worse than some of those guys but all similar players.
The big reason why it's important for the Oilers to re-sign him is because of familiarity and they don't have anybody who can immediately step in so might as well just re-sign him and have one less hole to worry about but he could be replaced if they chose to scour the market.
The Larsson hate hidden in much bla bla!
Larsson is a coreplayer and has had a great season overall, you dont miss him before hes gone!
Hes really respected in the room and loved by the coaches, always out there last minute of a tied or 1 goal leading game.
Remember 16/17 when klef/lars beasting in the playoffs, guys like Larsson level you doesnt replace easily or saving dollar on!
Top 2- 3 in hits and block shots in the whole leuage isnt sexy perhaps but it has a big impact in defending your goalie and crease, think players think twice before they step in the crease if Larsson is out there.
Hockey is contactsport, maybe people want women rules, but then its a new sport!