Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] D Slater Koekkoek signs with Oilers (2 years, $925k AAV)

[ManofSteel55]

I think 4K is good example of why this charts can be somewhat limited: Role and situational usage matter/influence these charts a lot.

In CHI he was always in a depth situation with a stable partner. In EDM he started well on a sheltered pairing with Barrie, but then sank when he was counted to face tougher defensive match-ups with Larsson, or when paired with Bear, who struggled to keep his head above water at times. We saw the same with Kulikov, who did well with Subban in NJ on an offensive pairing, but looked overwhelmed defensively when with Larsson in EDM in a shutdown role.

IF they can keep him with Bouchard on a sheltered pairing, he should be fine; but I'm scared to see a Koekkoek-Ceci pairing that's relied on for defensive match-ups.

This is a good point. I remember most Oiler fans were happy with him at the very start of the year because he was solid out of the gate. This is clearly a guy who is best left on the bottom pair. Which is what 925K buys I guess.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

this dude is barely clinging on to an NHL spot for the past few years. He's like Del Zotto except MDZ was good at one point.

 

[LTIR]

Good enough to fill in when/if Russell and Lagesson falter.
Bad enough to not block Broberg and Samorukov when they are ready to become NHLers

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I think 4K is good example of why this charts can be somewhat limited: Role and situational usage matter/influence these charts a lot.

In CHI he was always in a depth situation with a stable partner. In EDM he started well on a sheltered pairing with Barrie, but then sank when he was counted to face tougher defensive match-ups with Larsson, or when paired with Bear, who struggled to keep his head above water at times. We saw the same with Kulikov, who did well with Subban in NJ on an offensive pairing, but looked overwhelmed defensively when with Larsson in EDM in a shutdown role.

IF they can keep him with Bouchard on a sheltered pairing, he should be fine; but I'm scared to see a Koekkoek-Ceci pairing that's relied on for defensive match-ups.

He averaged 16:45 as a Hawk and 13:10 as an Oiler, though. He was more of a depth option with us than he was with the Hawks.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Better than Russell and Lagesson IMO. Ideally Broberg or Samorukov come in and claims our 3LD spot bumping Koekkoek into the PB.

 

[SwedishFire]

...if that is actually the case, Oiler fans should be concerned...significantly concerned...

but hey. With this off nse and defence, it eill be a lot of goals forward,- and in the back. As audience, we like goalrich games

 

[SwedishFire]

Better than Russell and Lagesson IMO. Ideally Broberg or Samorukov come in and claims our 3LD spot bumping Koekkoek into the PB.

Broberg is far far from ready, if he ever eill be.

 

[Pointteen]

Better than Russell and Lagesson IMO. Ideally Broberg or Samorukov come in and claims our 3LD spot bumping Koekkoek into the PB.

I love having someone who can sit when pushed down the chart

 

[KCC]

Funny pun aside, there is actually people mad on the Oilers board about it. "Why two years, what a waste!".

Like the contract can be 100% buried in the AHL, unless Katz is posting on this board, I struggle too see why anyone gives a shit if a guy is being paid 900K in the AHL with zero cap hit. This is just a big nothing burger depth guy for depth prices, so it's hard to see why anyone would be mad about it.

Meh. Minority. Like usual I’m sure.

 

[Volica]

When I first saw this, I thought it was 1.85M x 2years and I was legitimately like "Christ man, Holland has actually lost his damn mind."

 

[Pucklington]

Good depth signing. Always need an extra guy in case of injury.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Broberg is far far from ready, if he ever eill be.

We'll see about that.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

When I first saw this, I thought it was 1.85M x 2years and I was legitimately like "Christ man, Holland has actually lost his damn mind."

That would've been a straight up garbage contract.

 

[MBH]

I like this guy. I think if healthy he's a PLUS defenseman and you just got him for next to nothing.

 

[Brown Cat]

So this is pretty much his last chance, right? Hoping for the best, but he's playing himself off of the NHL.

 

[KidLine93]

This D corp rests its shoulders on Ceci. I do think he will be good, but wow D is a glaring weakness. We hope for Lagesson, Somorukov, Niemilainen to solidfy

when did Nurse die?

 

[KidLine93]

When I first saw this, I thought it was 1.85M x 2years and I was legitimately like "Christ man, Holland has actually lost his damn mind."

the fact a lot of us balked at that but also found it plausible due to Hollands past moves is scary

 

[iCanada]

Good solid #6/7 but I dont see why Oilers are bringing him back

Tippett didn't appear to like him much and barely utilized him

His collarbone snapped in half like two weeks into the season.

 

[Homesick]

Think about the big picture. They got Nurse and Koekkoek locked up for only 10M.

You already have 8 pages worth of posts regarding Nurse in the NURSE thread.....let go of you obsession

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

How do you pronounce his name? CokeCoke?

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

His last name sounds Finnish.

Looks more like a Belgium/Dutch name to me.

 

[Danrs112]

If you want the matching set we have an Andrej Sustr available.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

KKKK was sub-par to say the least, but glad we have some form of injury fill-in.

I sorta think Samorukov makes his NHL debut this season (over Broberg and Lagesson).
His game is steady and low-event, but tough as nails.
Similar to Larsson, but on the left side.

I think players like him have easier chances getting into the NHL, as they're only focused on 1 end of the rink and he already comes equipped with the natural tools.

 

[belair]

How do you pronounce his name? CokeCoke?

The OE is silent. It's pronounced KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.

 

[SenzZen]

He averaged 16:45 as a Hawk and 13:10 as an Oiler, though. He was more of a depth option with us than he was with the Hawks.

That’s an especially poor way of thinking, given the shortened season. He took one shift of 0:14 in one of the last games of the year, so it’s going to affect average TOI.

I’m not saying he’s a world-beater, but he’d probably perform better with regular minutes than either being benched or thrown to the wolves.