Training Camp/General Oiler news thread

[Digger12]

Comments of "insider" info from Gregor aside, all I need to see to know that the Oilers were less than impressed with Gernat's camp for whatever reason is that for a prospect on his 3rd NHL training camp, the fact that the Oilers didn't even give him a single preseason game is a bit of an indictment. IMO they were sending him a bit of a message. What exactly they were displeased with isn't fully known.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Gernat is still as thin as a rail. Unless he bulks up he won't be in the NHL as anything more than an emergency call-up. The kid has a lot of talent, but no one can gain the weight for him.

 

[T-Funk]

Not that I am supporting 2 teams in Florida, but that game was an afternoon game on a weekday. Although I suppose with all the retirees there, that is still pretty bad.

The way I like to put it is: see how many people show up in Edmonton for a weekday preseason game. It's probably at least 10,000 people on a bad day. Toronto is probably sold out.

 

[voxel]

Their excuse was that no one comes to pre-season action. They are meaningless. Plus it's an afternoon game. No one goes to the afternoon. They are just full of crap. Then there's the Panther fan base that thinks they have full games all the time. Well, when you gotta do a buy one get one free for season tickets then yes, you can sell them out. Or hand them to people for free.

Dude, it's college football season here. Panther fans are rabid - even though they seem to know squat about hockey. Same with the Orlando Solar Bears fans... they scream and heckle at the refs. It's fun... seems like they are out for beers and fights.

 

[joestevens29]

Gernat is still as thin as a rail. Unless he bulks up he won't be in the NHL as anything more than an emergency call-up. The kid has a lot of talent, but no one can gain the weight for him.

Katz must have some sort of drug that can help, maybe not legal

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Dude, it's college football season here. Panther fans are rabid - even though they seem to know squat about hockey. Same with the Orlando Solar Bears fans... they scream and heckle at the refs. It's fun... seems like they are out for beers and fights.

yeah, both of them

 

[Turrican*]

Gernat is still as thin as a rail. Unless he bulks up he won't be in the NHL as anything more than an emergency call-up. The kid has a lot of talent, but no one can gain the weight for him.

He should have a sit down with Terry Jones.

 

[joestevens29]

He should have a sit down with Terry Jones.

Terry is moving a lot now, trying to find those donuts that Eakins hid.

 

[joestevens29]

Robin Brownlee ‏@Robin_Brownlee 3m
Joensuu a lock for EDM Oilers roster spot after one pre-season game? So says @Bob_Stauffer . Interesting.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

Comments of "insider" info from Gregor aside, all I need to see to know that the Oilers were less than impressed with Gernat's camp for whatever reason is that for a prospect on his 3rd NHL training camp, the fact that the Oilers didn't even give him a single preseason game is a bit of an indictment. IMO they were sending him a bit of a message. What exactly they were displeased with isn't fully known.

Stauffer made is sound as if they were annoyed how little muscle/weight he gained in the off season. Sounded like that was the one thing they asked of him, and he didn't deliver.

 

[Mcnofool6110]

Robin Brownlee ‏@Robin_Brownlee 3m
Joensuu a lock for EDM Oilers roster spot after one pre-season game? So says @Bob_Stauffer . Interesting.

If he continues his play like he did last game, he might have an outside shot at the top 9.
Joensuu/RNH/Eberle
Perron/Hall/Yakupov
Smyth/Gagner/Hemsky
R. Hamilton/Gordon/Jones

Who knows?

 

[joestevens29]

Stauffer made is sound as if they were annoyed how little muscle/weight he gained in the off season. Sounded like that was the one thing they asked of him, and he didn't deliver.

Didn't Marincin have a similar issue?

If he continues his play like he did last game, he might have an outside shot at the top 9.
Joensuu/RNH/Eberle
Perron/Hall/Yakupov
Smyth/Gagner/Hemsky
R. Hamilton/Gordon/Jones

Who knows?

Sounds like they'd really love it if this kid could work in the top 9. I just hope they don't try force it.

 

[PaPaDee]

Robin Brownlee ‏@Robin_Brownlee 3m
Joensuu a lock for EDM Oilers roster spot after one pre-season game? So says @Bob_Stauffer . Interesting.

I would hope he isn't a lock yet at this point, but it sounds like he had a good first pre-season game. I'll be watching him tonight to see how he plays, most interested to see his speed and decision making abilities.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

Robin Brownlee ‏@Robin_Brownlee 3m
Joensuu a lock for EDM Oilers roster spot after one pre-season game? So says @Bob_Stauffer . Interesting.

With what he showed he could bring to the table that game, not to mention his effort, I'm not surprised one bit.

 

[McGoMcD]

If he continues his play like he did last game, he might have an outside shot at the top 9.
Joensuu/RNH/Eberle
Perron/Hall/Yakupov
Smyth/Gagner/Hemsky
R. Hamilton/Gordon/Jones

Who knows?

Hall will not stay at C.

Hall-Nuge-Eberle
Joensuu-Gagner-Yakupov
Perron-Gordon-Hemsky
Smyth-Lander-Jones.

 

[AlowlyMcOilersfan]

With what he showed he could bring to the table that game, not to mention his effort, I'm not surprised one bit.

At the very least, he improves our bottom six as compared to last year. He isn't the offensive black hole that is Petrell.

 

[Paralyzer]

Dude, it's college football season here. Panther fans are rabid - even though they seem to know squat about hockey. Same with the Orlando Solar Bears fans... they scream and heckle at the refs. It's fun... seems like they are out for beers and fights.

Sounds like Eskimo fans. Our CFL team sucks. So whenever I go to watch football, others go for the beers and fights. When I leave, it's like walking out of the biggest bar fight in the world.

Makes sense there is football happening, but you can't convince a lot of people on here that they have a huge fan base from that picture. Not saying lets take it away from you, but rather, if you guys cared, then there wouldn't be this kind of deserting.

 

[AlowlyMcOilersfan]

interesting comments from Eakins regarding the penalty kill's aggressiveness and trying to incorporate skilled players when possible on said pk

 

[JoeCool16]

If he continues his play like he did last game, he might have an outside shot at the top 9.
Joensuu/RNH/Eberle
Perron/Hall/Yakupov
Smyth/Gagner/Hemsky
R. Hamilton/Gordon/Jones

Who knows?

I'm a Canucks fan too, and I remember well Marco Sturm's first preseason game with the team. He looked like lightning and could finish. A few painful weeks later, he looked like a nightmare. The good thing about Joensuu is that he can do a lot more than Marco Sturm with his body should the scoring dry up, but I would hesitate to pencil him onto the top line based on one performance, even just as speculation.

 

[AlowlyMcOilersfan]

I'm a Canucks fan too, and I remember well Marco Sturm's first preseason game with the team. He looked like lightning and could finish. A few painful weeks later, he looked like a nightmare. The good thing about Joensuu is that he can do a lot more than Marco Sturm with his body should the scoring dry up, but I would hesitate to pencil him onto the top line based on one performance, even just as speculation.

I'm just hoping he'll be a grinder that can score 5+ goals. If he can keep the cycle going in the opposition's end without the puck dying immediately on his stick, then he's a worthwhile pick-up.

 

[Crobby]

Joensuu has always had a problem with consistency according to the Isles fans i've talked to.

Lets see if he can keep up his level of play since he has been pretty good so far.

 

[Beerfish]

interesting comments from Eakins regarding the penalty kill's aggressiveness and trying to incorporate skilled players when possible on said pk

I like this a lot. SH goals are like mini daggers during a game and the best way to kill a penalty is to not let the other team into your own end. Most pp teams even let you off the hook if you gamble the odd time by always setting up once they get into the offensive zone even if the pk team has a man caught.

 

[Paralyzer]

I like this a lot. SH goals are like mini daggers during a game and the best way to kill a penalty is to not let the other team into your own end. Most pp teams even let you off the hook if you gamble the odd time by always setting up once they get into the offensive zone even if the pk team has a man caught.

Soooo....we are going back to the Todd Marchant/Mike Grier days where we were leading the league in SH goals. I love it!

 

[Aceboogie]

@Romulus' Apotheosis

Maybe you haven't heard it because others don't look for stories. He didn't improve his strength in the off-season. Pretty simple. He is a long-shot at best to ever play, so many don't cover him. I saw him in the room and asked someone about it. I'll take their word combined with my own eyes and that is where the opinion comes from. Pretty simple.

News flash, they are competing against one another. They won't all make it and you need a depth chart. I'd be surprised if Gernat plays a game for the Oilers. Doesn't mean he is a bad kid, but looking at the depth chart and how Davidson has improved a lot, while Gernat hasn't makes it easier.

Factor in Klefbom and Nurse he is even farther down.

It's pretty simple when you are around the room to see players.

Gregor responding to thoughts about Gernat. Not good.

I agree with this, itll be a battle for him to even get AHL ice time this year.

Not to mention next year Simpson is coming in for NCAA, so is PP specialist Laleggia.

Thats why I wouldnt mind trying him as a winger for a bit in the AHL to start. If it works out then we get a winger with size and skill. If not he goes back to D and probaly dealt

 

[AlowlyMcOilersfan]

I like this a lot. SH goals are like mini daggers during a game and the best way to kill a penalty is to not let the other team into your own end. Most pp teams even let you off the hook if you gamble the odd time by always setting up once they get into the offensive zone even if the pk team has a man caught.

Agreed. SHGs are great momentum builders, especially at home.

I mean -look- other coaches have used guys like Hall and Eberle(and RNH or even Yakupov) in the last 30 seconds of the penalty kill. Or used them to kill off a major(everyone PKs).

Is Eakins going to go beyond that? Is he going to start offensive players on the PK? Is he going to spread the talent out across different PK units?