I just heard the news of this after thinking he'd sign with Edmonton I actually think this could be a really good signing.
I wasn't aware that he was thought of as a dbag by many that have met him (I work with a girl that grew up with him and was a friend of his and had nothing negative to say, but the constant movement of late makes sense if that translates to ego issues within the team) and hockey-wise he's got some nice skill to help out the top 6 and pp.
I still think he could be given bottom 6 minutes and perform well enough to earn what he's being paid.
Could provide synergistic value on the top line or two, or be a 3rd/4th line guy that adds decent skill.
I'm hoping for the former and look forward to the season.
I wasn't aware that he was thought of as a dbag by many that have met him (I work with a girl that grew up with him and was a friend of his and had nothing negative to say, but the constant movement of late makes sense if that translates to ego issues within the team) and hockey-wise he's got some nice skill to help out the top 6 and pp.
I still think he could be given bottom 6 minutes and perform well enough to earn what he's being paid.
Could provide synergistic value on the top line or two, or be a 3rd/4th line guy that adds decent skill.
I'm hoping for the former and look forward to the season.