Slepyshev, as you said, has substantial offensive potential and once again this organization failed to use him properly and be patient with a young player. Was he inconsistent, yes, but that doesn't mean you bury him with plugs and make public your desire to trade him. I don't get it. I see a solid, big winger, who has decent speed and offensive instincts and we basically give up on him. It makes no sense to me whatsoever. Reminds me very much of the way we dealt with Miroslav Satan. A gifted 21,22 year old who had great offensive potential. Once again, we couldn't be patient with his development and dealt him to Buffalo for a couple of useless guys who played a total of 40 games for the Oilers. He went on to have a pretty great career, leading his team in scoring multiple times.