Rumor: Spencer Foo To Make FA Signing Decision in June (upd 6/27: Agrees to sign with CGY)

[Bank Shot]

If he goes to the AHL, earns a solid paycheque, and makes the most of his opportunity, the NHL roster spot WILL come. Lots of the Oilers guys listed above like Laleggia and Khaira and Pa and even Pulju are either marginal prospects or not ready yet themselves. I guess he chooses if he wants to be part of SOMETHING or wants cash.

An NHL roster spot may come, or it may not.

We are talking earning a guaranteed 1 million dollars, or 70,000 with potentially a chance to make a million dollars later.

It wouldn't be easy to turn down the guaranteed $1 million.

 

[Staghorn]

An NHL roster spot may come, or it may not.

We are talking earning a guaranteed 1 million dollars, or 70,000 with potentially a chance to make a million dollars later.

It wouldn't be easy to turn down the guaranteed $1 million.

You're right, it would be hard to turn down... Guy could go the harder route to a contending team and thru the AHL, hurt his neck in training camp and collect an injury settlement on his AHL salary and be out of hockey... Would be tough.

Personally I think we're overlooking Gambardella as a potential player for the bottom 6 next year.... He's got an interesting makeup.

 

[calvinguy]

I can't believe some people are getting pissed off at the guy. He's trying to make the right choice for his career. Not an easy choice to make for sure.

 

[smokersarejokers]

I can't believe some people are getting pissed off at the guy. He's trying to make the right choice for his career. Not an easy choice to make for sure.

I don't think people are getting mad at him, we're just questioning his intentions. Does he want to be gifted an NHL spot or does he want to earn it?

At the end of the day, we don't know him at all and to each their own. It would be a tough decision for anyone.

 

[Jet Walters]

You're right, it would be hard to turn down... Guy could go the harder route to a contending team and thru the AHL, hurt his neck in training camp and collect an injury settlement on his AHL salary and be out of hockey... Would be tough.

Personally I think we're overlooking Gambardella as a potential player for the bottom 6 next year.... He's got an interesting makeup.

Totally forgot about him. He had some success in a few AHL games to end the year, right? He could surprise and play half the year up here.

 

[oilphan]

I don't think people are getting mad at him, we're just questioning his intentions. Does he want to be gifted an NHL spot or does he want to earn it?

At the end of the day, we don't know him at all and to each their own. It would be a tough decision for anyone.

Yup. Pour your life into some day having the opportunity to play in the NHL. One team says you have a spot, the other says maybe. Sorry, you can characterize it as gifting, but I know which way I would go.

 

[FunkyChicken]

Lots of hype around a player that at best will likely be a 3rd line winger.

 

[Porkleaker]

I get that he wants to play but if he wants to play in Edmonton he'll have to earn it like everyone else. Vegas is probably the right place for him then.

 

[tiger_80]

The fans aren't going to boo him, no one will remember him if he signs somewhere else. I'm certainly not expecting the guy to turn down close to a million dollars, if not more, to play with his hometown team.

When was the last time, the college player went on to become an impact player in the NHL? I remember all the hype about Caggiula last year. He's barely an NHLer now and maybe will be lucky to develop into a regular player down the road.

 

[nabob]

When was the last time, the college player went on to become an impact player in the NHL? I remember all the hype about Caggiula last year. He's barely an NHLer now and maybe will be lucky to develop into a regular player down the road.

Well he was a regular as a rookie on a team that went two rounds deep in the playoffs.

 

[Jet Walters]

When was the last time, the college player went on to become an impact player in the NHL? I remember all the hype about Caggiula last year. He's barely an NHLer now and maybe will be lucky to develop into a regular player down the road.

Tyler Johnson comes to mind. Matt Read looked like he would be good but has regressed. Obviously the Penguins have hit on a few lately.

 

[Quinteoilers]

He'll sign with the Oilers, would you want to play with McDavid or against him. (Signing in Calgary)

 

[Kayen]

When was the last time, the college player went on to become an impact player in the NHL? I remember all the hype about Caggiula last year. He's barely an NHLer now and maybe will be lucky to develop into a regular player down the road.

Conor Sheary for the Pens
Bryan Rust for the Pens
Danny Dekeyser for the Wings
Josh Manson for the Ducks

A few off the top of my head.

 

[LTIR]

He'll sign with the Oilers, would you want to play with McDavid or against him. (Signing in Calgary)

More like..do you want to play for Edm fans or against them!
He would be public enemy of sorts if he goes to our rivals after snubbing us.

 

[edmoil3]

Conor Sheary for the Pens
Bryan Rust for the Pens
Danny Dekeyser for the Wings
Josh Manson for the Ducks

A few off the top of my head.

Sherry and dekeyser.

Manson and rust were draft picks

 

[McDaddy]

More like..do you want to play for Edm fans or against them!
He would be public enemy of sorts if he goes to our rivals after snubbing us.

It's like, do you wanna get wrecked by Looch Kass and Maroon? Or do you wanna wreck with Looch Kass and Maroon?

 

[Staghorn]

Yup. Pour your life into some day having the opportunity to play in the NHL. One team says you have a spot, the other says maybe. Sorry, you can characterize it as gifting, but I know which way I would go.

Opportunity is funny in hockey... My nephew was something of a big deal in Midget AAA and was scouted all over but was "guaranteed" a spot in Vernon with the BCJ... his big goal was NCAA and that was a solid avenue. We went to Vernon and I watched - he was clearly ahead of a couple guys for that last spot or two of the 7 D they'd keep. Of course he didn't get the spot, then was too late to come back home and really make a team... so enrolled in University here for the second term, hockey dream done. All it would have taken was that ONE opportunity and who knows - could have made the team, played two years, played well, got an NCAA Scholy like he wanted... it all came down to someone saying yes or picking him. Perhaps he could have chosen a different BCJ team or AJ team that was looking at him.

When that door opens, you best run with the best opportunity.

(That said, if THIS OILERS TEAM was offering me a shot, I'd think back to being courted by PIT or CHICAGO 10+ years ago and what could have been)

 

[AVE MAN]

I get that he wants to play but if he wants to play in Edmonton he'll have to earn it like everyone else. Vegas is probably the right place for him then.

Vegas or Calgary; both are pretty weak up front. Refer back to Versteeg signing with the flames. Would have been a 4th liner here but played on the first line in Calgary.

If I was Foo I would probably choose the flames for that reason. Plus they have a good D and are looking to win now.

 

[Bank Shot]

Stauffer had Edmonton down near the bottom of the Foo list today, and Gregor just published an article about how college free agent signing are overrated.

https://oilersnation.com/2017/06/27/are-ncaa-free-agents-overvalued-by-nhl-teams/

I'd say that almost certainly means the Oilers aren't getting him.

 

[McDrai]

Hey Spencer, June is almost over. It's time to make a decision you prima donna

 

[PaPaDee]

I'm thinking it will be Detroit.

 

[awesomo]

this guy loves to take his time haha

 

[Aceboogie]

Not justifying things if we dont get him, but another perspective. Foo shot 18% this year and his two linemates shot 22%. If you look at Foos progression and vechhiones they pretty much show 2 players having really lucky years. Not to mention they played in the ECAC, which IIRC is a weaker conference

Foo:
11goals, 25 points
12 goals, 25 points
26 goals, 62 points

Vecchione
9 goals, 20 points
29 goals, 63 points

This is from Ryan Lambert who says Foo will never play in the NHL. Ryan Lambert is one of biggest NCAA followers out there and pretty in tune with these guys. He was way colder on Vesey then 95% of media was last year (when they were calling him a 25 goal scorer this year) and looks to be pretty accurate. T he was actually really high on Gamberdella and called him best forward FA in NCAA

So Ive actually really cooled on Foo and see him more of a AHL guy then future NHLer. that career path and shooting % scream extremely lucky year. Wouldnt mind getting him, but if we do its not for NHL likely

 

[Bank Shot]

Not justifying things if we dont get him, but another perspective. Foo shot 18% this year and his two linemates shot 22%. If you look at Foos progression and vechhiones they pretty much show 2 players having really lucky years. Not to mention they played in the ECAC, which IIRC is a weaker conference

Foo:
11goals, 25 points
12 goals, 25 points
26 goals, 62 points

Vecchione
9 goals, 20 points
29 goals, 63 points

This is from Ryan Lambert who says Foo will never play in the NHL. Ryan Lambert is one of biggest NCAA followers out there and pretty in tune with these guys. He was way colder on Vesey then 95% of media was last year (when they were calling him a 25 goal scorer this year) and looks to be pretty accurate. T he was actually really high on Gamberdella and called him best forward FA in NCAA

So Ive actually really cooled on Foo and see him more of a AHL guy then future NHLer. that career path and shooting % scream extremely lucky year. Wouldnt mind getting him, but if we do its not for NHL likely

I only agree with this if he doesn't sign in Edmonton.

 

[Aceboogie]

I only agree with this if he doesn't sign in Edmonton.

If he signs in Edmonton: Next Cammy
If he doesnt: ECHL scrub