Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] Oilers sign D Cody Ceci (4 years, $3.25M AAV)

[BB88]

That is impressive. I hope you don't think that isn't. Hater lol.

You got to be kidding.

Hyman/Keith/RNH at the top of the team rankings is nothing to praise at.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Larsson and Bear out.
Ceci and Keith in.
Pretty big step back on defense imo.
Goaltending is meh.
Forwards look much improved though.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Slow and hesitant. The perfect combo.

 

[TheNumber4]

Larsson and Bear out.
Ceci and Keith in.
Pretty big step back on defense imo.
Goaltending is meh.
Forwards look much improved though.

D this year vs last year
Nurse = Nurse
Barrie = Barrie
Keith > Jones
Ceci < Larsson
Bouchard > Bear
3LHD (tbd) ? Revolving door of 3LHD

Potentially we’re still better than last year. All depends on how big of a downgrade Lars to Ceci is.

 

[McShogun99]

Larsson and Bear out.
Ceci and Keith in.
Pretty big step back on defense imo.
Goaltending is meh.
Forwards look much improved though.

Its more like Larsson, Bear, Jones/4K out. Kieth, Ceci, Bouchard in.

Larsson was Jin consistent for us but gave us 2 good years. Bear was great in his rookie year but really bad since the playins. Jones/4K aren’t NHL Dmen but Jones has potential.

Kieth/Ceci are better overall then Bear/Jones/4K but not better then Larsson when he’s on his game. Bouchard will be a future top pairing Dman but who knows what this season will be like even though he’s looked good in his limited games.

I’m not worried about the D even though losing Larsson stings. I think the last two playoffs sealed Bears fate with his teammates and coaching staff but I would have liked to keep him for 1 more season. Our improved forward core should help the D and goaltending.

 

[NyQuil]

I agree that it's a big gamble but he has played a 2nd pair well in Ottawa. I'm not sure what Toronto did to him, but I am hoping that we get Ottawa's version rather than Toronto's.

I thought he played better in Toronto.

He was run out of town in Ottawa.

 

[Boxscore]

Is this real life?

 

[Three On Zero]

Holland is doing his best to not make a playoff competitive tea

 

[sandhu111]

7 games in he's been a pretty low event good #4 dman

Sounds more like the assessment given by penguins fans. Isn't punishing physically but use his body smart and doesn't shy away from physical play.

Great on the PK.

A little awkward with the puck on his stick at times. Needs to move the puck faster at times.

I was expecting a disaster from all the comments he looks adequate for a 3million dollar dman.

 

[5 14 6 1]

He's been a solid addition to the team thus far. Has paired well with Keith and they have been a solid 2nd pairing for us getting heavy Dzone deployment.

Moves the puck better than Larsson and is stronger than I expected. He is a good player that is worth his contract so far.

 

[GreeningOil]

Holland is doing his best to not make a playoff competitive tea

This has aged… poorly

 

[sandhu111]

Also he's 27 years old and played 500 some games. Usually defenseman enter their prime at this age.

Again for 3 million how much more do you expect.

 

[Jerkbait]

Ceci beem fine. Great pickup. Oilers are rolling. He was very good in Pitt last year , still hexatll let him walk.

 

[Mikeaveli]

This has aged… poorly

...have we seen this team in the playoffs?

 

[gordonhught]

Larsson and Bear out.
Ceci and Keith in.
Pretty big step back on defense imo.
Goaltending is meh.
Forwards look much improved though.

They seem fine to me

 

[Nakawick]

I was satisfied with Ceci last year. He earned his contract.

 

[Bank Shot]

...have we seen this team in the playoffs?

95% of the takes on this signing look beyond braindead.


Move the goalposts!!!!!!!

 

[Mikeaveli]

95% of the takes on this signing look beyond braindead.


Move the goalposts!!!!!!!

I'll wait until the playoffs to judge. I'm a Tampa Bay fan, I know better than to judge a team based off the regular season, let alone 7 games.

 

[Pointteen]

I'll wait until the playoffs to judge. I'm a Tampa Bay fan, I know better than to judge a team based off the regular season, let alone 7 games.

Do you judge them based on their salary cap percentage?

 

[Oilslick941611]

Larsson and Bear out.
Ceci and Keith in.
Pretty big step back on defense imo.
Goaltending is meh.
Forwards look much improved though.

Nice take

 

[KCC]

He's been a solid addition to the team thus far. Has paired well with Keith and they have been a solid 2nd pairing for us getting heavy Dzone deployment.

Moves the puck better than Larsson and is stronger than I expected. He is a good player that is worth his contract so far.

Seems like most of Holland's off season moves have paid off so far which I did not expect. I mean, you hope it does obviously but when you look at the track record over the years, most players Oil GM's have brought in ended up fizzling out.

Ceci, Keith, Foegle, Hyman etc. All have come in and are contributing. Keith not so much points wise but his break out passes and calmness with the puck have been fantastic. He's been a rock back there.

 

[Pucklington]

I've preferred Ceci to Larsson in this very limited viewing.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

95% of the takes on this signing look beyond braindead.


Move the goalposts!!!!!!!

Ceci isnt very good. And I like the guy. Just wait until you start losing. Then the microscope will be on him for you guys.

 

[Three On Zero]

This has aged… poorly

A bottom 16 team for 5v5 has made this age poorly? Congratulations on being propped up by a good power play

 

[Bank Shot]

A bottom 16 team for 5v5 has made this age poorly? Congratulations on being propped up by a good power play

They'll just keep pounding crap teams like Vancouver no doubt and you will never tire of being wrong about everything.