I really hope we move on from AA after this playoff run. Especially with Green talking about how him and the other vets in Detroit would try and explain things to him about the NHL that he just wasn't getting, rather refused to get.
Funny how he got traded and probably a part of him subconsciously felt he was thankful for getting to move away from someone like that. I'd like to hear more of his candid thoughts as he could've very easily won the Norris trophy twice in his career. He was an elite defenceman for quite a few years and seems to be an all around great guy. Glad Holland brought him in, and I understand the risk/reward factor with AA especially if he could catch fire for a playoff run.
Anyway, I just don't see AA fitting into the Oilers team at all. As a player or with the culture. Seems as though they have minimal tolerance at the moment for lack of buy in. That is part of the success and culture shift that guys like McDavid, Draisaitl, a mature Kassian, etc have brought.
I think Holland did a good job in identifying solid bottom 6ers in his first year, but more importantly he brought in guys who are known to be very good teammates (aside from AA). That's crucial.
Sorry, bit of a rambling post but...AA looked horrific in his time here so far, and has looked mostly-horrific his entire NHL career. Puts up some points at the expense of team success. Zero defensive acumen, zero will to put effort in unless he has a chance at a breakaway. Watching him 'battle' for the puck in his short stint here made me puke. He looked so out of place compared to the high compete level we've seen from almost all the players on our roster this year. I doubt that something changes, but I obviously hope it does.