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[ujju2]

Having players like Versteeg or Parenteau are important because they add depth and give us options for when players underperform or get hurt. Right now, Puljujarvi is going to be playing in the NHL and we don't really have any player that can replace him if he underperforms. Anyone who watched his preseason performance should see the cause for concern. It's the same mistake we made with Draisaitl two years ago. He clearly struggled but we were forced to play him for four months until we found a decent replacement (Roy). By claiming Parenteau or signing Versteeg we would have pre-emptively nixed that issue.

Do we have one player in the organization outside of our top 9 that we can feel comfortable plugging into the top 9 for significant stretches of time if injuries occur or Caggiula/Puljujarvi underperform? Our depth sucks.

I also wouldn't assume that a player can't help us just because they are on waivers. Tons of players (including Parenteau) get claimed by teams that are consistently better than us.

Slepyshev and Khaira.

 

[belair]

Flames new coach is starting off the season with:

Giordano-Wideman
Engelland-Brodie
Jokipakka-Hamilton
]

 

[Pointteen]

Wideman first pairing? Well then...

Gio is pretty awesome though. We can't discount the impact of having him paired with anyone. He can make anyone else look good.

Obviously not drawing comparisons, but remember when Pronger made Bergeron look like a top pairing D?

But the other two pairings...

 

[oilinblood]

Having players like Versteeg or Parenteau are important because they add depth and give us options for when players underperform or get hurt. Right now, Puljujarvi is going to be playing in the NHL and we don't really have any player that can replace him if he underperforms. Anyone who watched his preseason performance should see the cause for concern. It's the same mistake we made with Draisaitl two years ago. He clearly struggled but we were forced to play him for four months until we found a decent replacement (Roy). By claiming Parenteau or signing Versteeg we would have pre-emptively nixed that issue.

Do we have one player in the organization outside of our top 9 that we can feel comfortable plugging into the top 9 for significant stretches of time if injuries occur or Caggiula/Puljujarvi underperform? Our depth sucks.

I also wouldn't assume that a player can't help us just because they are on waivers. Tons of players (including Parenteau) get claimed by teams that are consistently better than us.

versteeg was brought in on a PTO to be THAT DEPTH guy. He chose not to be. simple as that. He didnt want to be a depth guy.

Chia is correct. depth guys are always available.

Versteeg will probably be injured again anyways.

 

[DerpMorg]

We're in zero position to talk **** about the Flames defensemen. There are three defensemen on their roster that are better than our best dman.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I'm actually surprised not a single quality centre went through waivers this year.

I do agree with the team that Drai to the wing is the best option for the top 6 and scoring. Getting another weaker option and then moving him to the 3 hole isn't the best for the team.


How I'd love a Fayne for an overpaid #3 à la Berglund, Filppula, or even Matthias would all be a great fit.


Lucic-McDavid-Eberle
Maroon-RNH-Draisaitl
Pouliot-Berglund-Kassian

Klefbom-Larsson
Russell-Sekera
Davidson-Nurse/Gryba

Talbot

I could see that doing some damage.

 

[MessierII]

Slepyshev and Khaira.

More rookies. It's not a good situation.

 

[czar99]

Darren Dreger ✔ @DarrenDreger
Hearing Kris Versteeg's time with the Oilers is over. Sounds like he's closing in on a deal with the Flames.

If this is true I hope he gets his head removed.

 

[DerpMorg]

If this is true I hope he gets his head removed.

He signed with the Flames hours ago.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

We're in zero position to talk **** about the Flames defensemen. There are three defensemen on their roster that are better than our best dman.

Have you seen their forwards? Stinko.

 

[Wewillrise]

Gio is pretty awesome though. We can't discount the impact of having him paired with anyone. He can make anyone else look good.

Obviously not drawing comparisons, but remember when Pronger made Bergeron look like a top pairing D?

But the other two pairings...

Gio struggled without Brodie LAST season so I don't buy it until I see it.

 

[OilerTyler]

Slepyshev and Khaira.

A career 3 points between them.

Relying on these guys to fill holes is part of what gets the Oilers in trouble every year.

 

[North]

We're in zero position to talk **** about the Flames defensemen. There are three defensemen on their roster that are better than our best dman.

Who's the third after Brodie and Giordano?

Hamilton was a tire fire to begin with and only got better when they sheltered him.

I'd take Klefbom and Larsson over him any day.

 

[czar99]

He signed with the Flames hours ago.

Welp **** you Versteeg

 

[oilinblood]

Have you seen their forwards? Stinko.

thus why Versteeg went there

add in that Godreau didnt have TC or PRe-season, and league history shows thats as good as guaranteeing 2-3 weeks injured in about T -minus the next two weeks, and Versie made a solid choice to get gravy minutes on a crap O corps.

 

[Del Preston]

We're in zero position to talk **** about the Flames defensemen. There are three defensemen on their roster that are better than our best dman.

Just two, and if you disagree with me I'll revoke your gorgeous avatar.

 

[oilinblood]

Gio struggled without Brodie LAST season so I don't buy it until I see it.

Brodie is the one i would want, between the two, hes fantastic and calm.

 

[DerpMorg]

Just two, and if you disagree with me I'll revoke your gorgeous avatar.

Del McHitler.

 

[McOvechking]

Giordano is the only guy I see on that roster who is better than Larsson.

Might be an unpopular opinion now, but just wait til we've seen more of Larsson.

 

[DerpMorg]

Giordano is the only guy I see on that roster who is better than Larsson.

Might be an unpopular opinion now, but just wait til we've seen more of Larsson.

Brodie is better as well IMHO.

I may have been incorrect with my assertiion about three, but both Gio and Brodie are better than Larsson or Klef at this point.

 

[McDNicks17]

Giordano is the only guy I see on that roster who is better than Larsson.

Might be an unpopular opinion now, but just wait til we've seen more of Larsson.

Brodie > Giordano.

 

[oobga]

Welp **** you Versteeg

Sounds like we straight up told Versteeg that he would likely be in and out of the lineup while the flames likely said he would have a spot for sure. Hard to blame him.

 

[Spawn]

Giordano is the only guy I see on that roster who is better than Larsson.

Might be an unpopular opinion now, but just wait til we've seen more of Larsson.

Giordano isn't even their best d-man. There is no doubting that Gioradano and Brodie are a significant step above anyone on the Oilers.

Klefbom/Larsson/Sekera are about on par with what Hamilton is now (although none of them offer the same level of offense which this team will be in desperate need of from the backend).

 

[belair]

If it makes anybody feel any better, he's a bit of a dooooooooooosh.

http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/kris-versteegs-luxury-car-vandalized

So if you're still feeling a bit raw about it, you can always vandalize his $150,000 car.

One of the guys on the Calgary board is having a meltdown.

 

[Wewillrise]

Wideman and Engelland have no chance against Mcdavid. Horrible idea splitting Gio and Brodie up.