The false opportunity cost of 11.6

[PuckMunchkin]

Well, I've had tendonitis twice. And you'll never heal up unless you rest it. Unless you're cool with having 11.6 in damaged goods just cause?

And a ~week will make a difference?

He will get his power back skating?

 

[Dirtyclapper]

And a ~week will make a difference?

He will get his power back skating?

If he's injured he should be sitting out until he's healthy, not like he's scoring points anyways he should be focusing on healing if he's injured (he's not)

 

[Zarpan]

Hell, EP40 was suppose to be back because Miler isn't on the team anymore. 15 points in 10 games without Miller were being paraded around the Canucks discussion boards as proof. So is it injuries or is it Miller? If it's both then how did he get 15 points in those 10 games while injured?

It is probably more due to Hughes being out now. When Miller was gone before, EP40 got a chance to play more with Hughes which helped his numbers.

Sure, you'd like to see a star forward be able to generate more without a superstar defenseman. However at this point in time he's probably dependent on Hughes to help get the offense we're looking for.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

If he's injured he should be sitting out until he's healthy, not like he's scoring points anyways he should be focusing on healing if he's injured (he's not)

okidoki

Hell, EP40 was suppose to be back because Miler isn't on the team anymore. 15 points in 10 games without Miller were being paraded around the Canucks discussion boards as proof. So is it injuries or is it Miller? If it's both then how did he get 15 points in those 10 games while injured?

I mean..... did you actually watch the games?

He didnt look any different.

Puck went in net. DeBrusk got hot. Hughes is good.

 

[Wildcarder]

If EP40 were making 6m right now, I wouldn't be happy. It's not just the play, it's the attitude. He's saying the right things, but it's not showing on his face or on the ice.

 

[Brookbank]

Every time he is on the ice he should tilt the play in our favor. Every time is on the ice he should demand the puck, create dynamic plays and have the opposing players on their heels. Every time we are down a goal he should be the one leading the team down the ice. He should be noticeable. He should OWN the middle of the ice.

He is a massive massive let down as a player. He is not a cultural fit whatsoever. They paid for Mackinnon and ended up with a Bonino.

I think people misunderstand what comes with that large of a salary. You're also paid to figure shit out quickly. Thats part of the expectation in the wage he is earning.. Youre not supposed to be a headache. Youre not supposed to go through long term poor play.

11.6 M is a Mack, Drai, Kuch and McD. Absolute beast mode 24/7/365 every time youre on the ice.

Lets be real..Everytime the Oilers are down a goal with 2 min left in the game you know whos gonna come on the ice. You know whos gonna ask for the puck. You know theyre gonna set up the same play and most of the time they absolutely deliver.

Leon Draisaitl and his consistency is absolutely absurd. Dude is just a total machine every time he is on the ice. You stand and scream at your TV knowing he is on the ice and know exactly where he is gonna set up and the opposing team has their best players and he just gets it done over and over and over.

THAT IS 11.6M dollars a year. He makes EP40 look like a ECHL player

What is your point ? What is the point of these rants ? Petterson got 112 points in the first 85 games of Tocchets tenure. And outscored Draisitle at one point last year. And had more team success than him.

Draisitle was one of the leaders of that Oilers team that went on that losing streak and lost the infamous game to the Sharks. He has is own problems.

We drafted Petterson. They drafted Draisitle. This efficient market hypothesis where player x makes this much means he must score this much doesn't exist.

Which ones are you referring to?

He was a 50 or 60 point player for the first 4 years of his career

 

[F A N]

He was a 50 or 60 point player for the first 4 years of his career

I'm not sure that that's what @racerjoe is referring to but I'll wait for his response.

 

[CanucksSayEh]

His compete is just brutal. Not just games, but training and practice. This has been a glaring issue for a long time. Always just going through the motions. When he is working on his 1 timer, it's a stand still windmill. Contrast with Hughes, who treats everything like a game situation. Even if it's against an empty net, he's adding little extra moves, envisioning real opposition and goalies infront of him. The little videos posted throughout camp/offseason ect. it's a huge difference. No surprise he went from muffin to howitzer in a matter of months.

In the top fraction of a % in the world, if you aren't getting better, then you're getting worse. This is why EP's tools are in full decline. I can't imagine him making a play like Hoglander did last night. Taking the foul and still ending up with the shot. EP just hits the ice and hopes for a PP.

Dude is BONE dry after every game. No need for a shower.

This is what leaving it all on the ice looks like.

 

[Zaddy91]

I am way past the point of trading him so i can stop hearing about him.

 

[Ernie]

I am way past the point of trading him so i can stop hearing about him.

I'm getting there, even though trading him is all but guaranteed to be a disaster. He'll go back to being an elite forward and we'll be watching Dylan Cozens score 40 points and bleed goals against.