Well possession at the very least is still perfect defence. So there should be some credit given. But in the analytics world, possession does not mean possession. Possession means shots on net at volume.
Fair point. And I get yours about unicorn. It's an overused tripe and we were using different context. Agree with your usage for individual players. My attempt was in context of current league personnel and hardest asset type to acquire.
True, possession in the offensive zone is ideal. But generally whenever the Oilers actually attempt a shot in those scenarios it's some muffin shot that has zero chance of going in.
So he’s just like every other young d-man at this point.
Yes. It’s a real problem this team has had for awhile now. Circle circle circle then nothing happens. Imo, they need to
They definitely need to cut back on the fancy plays. Often when watching them you can predict what they're going to do. I for one am definitely getting tired of the offensive zone buttonhook.
Agree, his first step is slow and his skating stride is short and almost shuffling which limits into a short burst. Critical is his four way agility and area defending with size. The critical component is his processor maturing into decision making against fast, aggressive apex level competition. This is the critical speed of game gap of an immature prospect D. His skating technique can still be developed though it won't ever be a defining characteristic.
Only so many Ray Bourque's on the prospect tree. haha.So he’s just like every other young d-man at this point.
He turns 21 tom speaking of. Wonder if he gets traded for his bday.
No, I would rather add Jiricek to Savoie as a pipeline for the Oilers, I would rather move O'Reilly.
That's a question for Stan, but he would require waivers.
2022 6OA vs. 2022 9OA. O Reilly doesn’t fit what Waddel is looking for in a 1 for 1 trade.
There’s risk with putting your eggs in the basket for a prospect. Maybe I’m being a bit optimistic that he could step in and help this year, an important cup or bust year.
My addled thinking was Provorov covers the immediate need and expanding to add contract controlled Jiricek justifies putting their 1st round pick in play for a UFA d (which they can't afford to do). Though I think Provorov might consider re-signing on a Cup competitive team.
I wondered in the past if this was systems related. It seems certain teams like the Knights have it ingrained to just shoot when the chance is “good enough”. Instead we are always looking for a perfect play, which in the hands of McDrai is fine, let them do what they do best. But as a general systems thing, from coach down there needs to be a mindset of just getting solid shots off and generating those oppurtunities. It should be a lot easier finding a top of the circle one timer than trying to sift a net front one timer through a maze of bodies .
