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they did in 8 gamesLol you think they put that up in the first 7 games
Broberg has 2G and 7pts
Holloway has 3G and 4pts
they did in 8 gamesLol you think they put that up in the first 7 games
Thank god this has it's own thread.
Losing two guys who put up a combined 11 points for us last year is not why this team is struggling out the gates.
This coupled with their absolutely abysmal drafting has created all sorts of problems that sadly probably won't be addressed. The prospect pool is very barren.It's not just about how the team is doing now, it's about losing assets for nothing yet again. This team has been piss-poorly managed during the McDrai era and it's absolutely frustrating as a fan to think about what could have been.
All we can deal with is the facts. This is what they currently have. Would they have the same totals with the Oilers? Who knows, but our offense has been shit so far. A few more goals and maybe the mood around here isn't despair.they did in 8 games
Broberg has 2G and 7pts
Holloway has 3G and 4pts
In terms of champions, it is sad that we have pretty much passed our peak window. We wasted away years where we could have won multiple like PITT/CHI.The Oilers clearly managed the Broberg and Holloway situation horrifically. I don't know how anyone can argue otherwise--just elite level incompetence. And there is no doubt some hyperbole about how well Broberg, Holloway, and I would add McLeod, are doing. But the Oilers' terrible management of assets is an entirely legitimate area of criticism. When you have a team on the cusp of being a champion team, mismanagement like that may be the difference between a modern dynasty and a one-and-done cup win (or no cup wins).
I can't stand how this organization big-brains their decisions sometimes.
Dvorsky, 3rd time the charm?first it was neighbours and now hofer. afraid you all are going to be disappointed again!
Also funny how everyone gave Nurse the benefit of the doubt when he was young too.And yet here the player is arriving at age 23 as an NHL top 4 defenseman. After stepping up in the game's most difficult level of competition. The premature rush to judgement has been funny to follow as it was initially f*** should have taken Zegras then when he stalled out became a litany of other names. This was always about projecting the raw abilities of size, skating, and modern era defending game with reach and gap control with ability to transport pucks out of own zone.
The player's game starting to come into focus with hard miles development put in and a clear position and runway to play through team and individual dips in play on his strong side with quality veteran partner. Looking like Holland's scouting belief and projection were on point.
Far too easy to jump to premature conclusions on young NHL defensemen.
Specious.Thank god this has it's own thread.
Losing two guys who put up a combined 11 points for us last year is not why this team is struggling out the gates.
Or add their playoff pts which I just did.could use their 5 goals and 11 points this year though couldn't we?
Yep. Its the thing. I'll take Ekholms word on it over anybody. He felt Broberg was a real talent and had all the tools. The ONLY aspect with this player was strength, but the player had already rounded into a 215lb fine broth of a lad at only age 23. Get his man strength and stronger in battle and surviving contact. Once he's skating and with puck on stick never much doubt. He was fantastic in his short stint in playoffs. The worst Bro was gonna likely be is a top 4 D somewhere and with all kinds of upside.Yeah, I don't get the people mocking cap space accrual. They're the same folks that would be dumping all over management if they had to do the ole money in money out thing at the deadline.
I'm still bitter about losing Broberg but at 4.6m, you're either taking the leap of faith with him with no cap flexibility to add at the deadline or have the flexibility to add a player more proven at the deadline to help more in the short term.
Personally, I was more in the let Broberg go at that number camp when it happened but I'm starting to really change my mind on that. What happens if the Oilers let go of a 10 year top pairing Dman, down the line? It's quite possible with his trajectory. He's already establishing as solid top 4.
Either way, it was a tough decision. The question is, can they find a Dman better than Broberg even currently is? Ehh, I don't know.
Can they find a Dman that will be better than him long term? Even more unlikely.