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[PositiveCashFlow]

if he's coachable he'll be good

 

[FiveFourteenSixOne]

A part of me is sad he didn't get claimed so he could continue his career in the NHL, but I'm overwhelmingly ecstatic that he is still an Oiler.

He'll be back up for the playoffs, might even get into some games. I hope we can win one for him, and he can retire as an Oiler and move into a coaching or player development role.

Derek Ryan is the easiest guy in the world to root for.

 

[Cloned]

Be funny if Klingberg becomes an Ekholm type impact.

 

[McDoused]

I am afraid for EK65 being on the block because that sounds exactly like the kind of splash Bowman would think is an "Ekholm like" defender, and ironically we'd end up worse off defensively.



Happy for sure he stuck in the org. He'll be back up come playoff time and I imagine joins the coaching staff next year. He's going to be a good person to have around our young players in the years to come.

Take us back a few years and that dcore is amazing.

Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Karlsson
Kulak-Klingberg
Emberson

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

In person hear for more then 5 games. So 4 max expecting 2 like Matthews last year.

It will certainly be at least 2 because the play Van on Thursday, but I'm still thinking 6, because the NHL needs to show their stars who's in charge.

 

[Oilhawks]

It will certainly be at least 2 because the play Van on Thursday, but I'm still thinking 6, because the NHL needs to show their stars who's in charge.

Gary, Campbell and co. would send the stars to the KHL and have the league full of grinders for the sake of parity, if they could

Can't wait til those clowns are gone

 

[K1984]

A part of me is sad he didn't get claimed so he could continue his career in the NHL, but I'm overwhelmingly ecstatic that he is still an Oiler.

He'll be back up for the playoffs, might even get into some games. I hope we can win one for him, and he can retire as an Oiler and move into a coaching or player development role.

Derek Ryan is the easiest guy in the world to root for.

If nothing else, having a connection to the current team in Bakersfield, and eventually a leader on the Black Aces is important.

 

[brentashton]

if he's coachable he'll be good

At the point he is in his career (play and financial), he really has no choice but to be coachable. Anything less and he will be playing for Frolunda before year end. That’s why I think he’s an ok pick up.

 

[Zerotonine]

I feel like a goalie upgrade isn't even the cards for management? Maybe it should be, but it probably isn't.

That's egger scares me. They are oblivious to the #1 need or are ignoring it for whatever reason. It's only been ate biggest meed for 10 years or so

 

[alphahelix]

Derek Ryan is still a solid low-minutes 4th line RHC option. Glad he didn’t get claimed. He has utility. Hopefully management/coaching staff emphasized that to him on the way down. He played mostly 4RW in the past and if he’s with a LHC its a nice bonus option to have both handedness on the 4L, depending on the circumstances.

 

[5 14 6 1]

if he's coachable he'll be good

There's zero reason to believe he won't be. Guy had mobility limiting hip issues, not a bad attitude.

 

[Shanahanigans]

I love Janmark but our 3rd line LW having 1 goal is unacceptable, and Knob doesn't trust Skinner there. Whatever the makeup is, that 3rd line needs some work. I'd happily give up a 1st for Jake Evans, I think he's a Lekhonen type player and is impactful, I'm not talking about from just a goal scoring perspective as I am aware he is shooting well above his career %. He's just a solid, big, fast bottom 6 guy.

 

[5 14 6 1]

Klingberg will nicely fill the toothless grin hole that McLeod left behind

 

[bellagiobob]

Part of the deal is Connor has to issue an apology to Garland and the Cuck fans, and to all hockey fans in general for his heinous act. Garland had his own call from Gary, praising him for his restraint and his efforts to improve the game of hockey so all players are at the same level, regardless of skill.

 

[Jarvi]

Moved

 

[Fourier]

Part of the deal is Connor has to issue an apology to Garland and the Cuck fans, and to all hockey fans in general for his heinous act. Garland had his own call from Gary, praising him for his restraint and his efforts to improve the game of hockey so all players are at the same level, regardless of skill.

This would be a lot more funny if it was not at least 85% true!!!!

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Be funny if Klingberg becomes an Ekholm type impact.

Funny in a “I’m gonna cum” kinda way?

 

[bellagiobob]

Actually a decent article.

 

[Jarvi]

Actually a decent article.

That right there is why they were insistent on re-signing Perry. He shreds the league and says what everyone else is thinking, leaving our big guys free from any backlash in doing so. He has also been in the league forever, and a star to boot, so it carries some weight compared to others.

 

[belair]

Lolol people still not talking about arec true need... actually fking #1 goalie.

Comical we are litterally top end of the league on defense statistically yet bottom tier on goaltending and people still insist on D being the problem

The regular season and a seven game playoff series are two very different scenarios. Team depth falls under greater scrutiny when the team you're playing against gets to lean on the weaker parts of your available roster.

It's not a coincidence that you're seeing fewer competitive rosters being willing to commit a ton of salary or assets toward the goaltending position, unless they've internally developed their options.

Depth is what wins you championships.

 

[bobbythebrain]

if he's coachable he'll be good

What's to coach? Coffey has 1 rule....make plays with the puck vs chipping it out. That's Klinbergs MO.

 

[Fourier]

Actually a decent article.

I disliked Perry immensely when he was with the Ducks. But I always respected his drive to win. Now as an Oiler I can truly appreciate the greasy side of his game because he is not using it to beat the Oilers. That's part of being a fan. You can detest guys who are on the enemy but secretly wish they were playing for your team.

The key quote here to me is this.

Why aren’t we protecting the superstars? Why aren't we?” Perry asks. “Every other league does it? They protect their superstars."

 

[Cloned]

Actually a decent article.

They say marriage changes a man…

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Actually a decent article.

Those were great quotes from Perry

Funny how others around the league wonder how he doesn't draw more calls. It's embarassing

 

[McAsuno]

Actually a decent article.

Even Jason Gregor is bang on today.

I call bullshit. The league has, once again, decided they would rather reward its less-skilled players and allow them to hook, hold and obstruct their star players.
Make it make sense.
The NFL is the most successful league in North America. Look what they’ve done the past few seasons. They put in rules to encourage more offense, and they protect their quarterbacks. Some would say they have gone a bit too far protecting their most important position, but they want those players playing and driving the show.
And don’t tell me refs don’t want to decide the game, so they don’t call close calls. By not calling actual penalties, they are potentially deciding games, by not putting a team shorthanded.

But but but think about Wes McCauley's feelings when all he does is get loud making calls just so his stupid ass can be in the spotlight.