Zach Hyman - Best UFA signing in Oilers history

[MoontoScott]

Would love for Hyman to either have 50 goals or in position to get there when we play the laffs.

Me too--that would be great.

It's not often that the Oilers "steal one" in either free agency or trades so this deal seems extra special.

 

[EnufAlready]

Hyman has been a freaking joy! A great effort every night! Understands who he is playing with and does what it takes to make things happen. His board play continues to improve as well as his goal mouth scoring touch. Seems like a good person and a great team guy. We are lucky to have him

 

[Stoneman89]

I remember the games we played against the Leafs in the Canadian division during Covid. And Hyman stuck out for them amidst all that star power. He was just a pain in the ass to watch him outwork us and get a whack of greasy goals and plays against us. But I always respected him and found it hard to dislike him, other than the fact he was a Leaf.

 

[guymez]

The Oilers play the Leafs March 23rd.
How sweet would it be to have Hyman score his 50th goal in that game?

Just to hear that announcement on the PA at a Leafs game would sooo satisfying.

 

[K1984]

The Oilers play the Leafs March 23rd.
How sweet would it be to have Hyman score his 50th goal in that game?

At this pace he's not going to make it there. Three home games between now and then, at his current pace that's looking like 4 goals.

 

[guymez]

At this pace he's not going to make it there. Three home games between now and then, at his current pace that's looking like 4 goals.

Good point. It may not be his 50th.
Even better "Oilers goal...his 60th of the season...scored by #18...Zach Hyman."

 

[kevy9999]

Remember Don cherry saying when he played for the Leafs that Hyman was a keeper and how he loves how he plays. Seeing him with the Oilers for 3 years I can say I have never had a bad word to say about his play ever. He's a talented work horse who works on his craft to improve. He never let's you down.

 

[McShogun99]

The only UFA signing that I can think of that would even be in the conversation for #2 would probably be Sheldon Souray. I can't think of anyone else that came here as UFA and actually performed as a top line quality player for any amount of time.

You have to go back to the glory days. Maybe Craig Mactavish would be the 2nd best UFA signing.

 

[K1984]

You have to go back to the glory days. Maybe Craig Mactavish would be the 2nd best UFA signing.

Didn't think of him, I thought he was actually traded here for something nominal.

Hyman, Souray and MacT might literally be it for quality UFA signings over the entire nearly 50 year history of the franchise. Crazy when you think about it.

 

[Soundwave]

You have to go back to the glory days. Maybe Craig Mactavish would be the 2nd best UFA signing.

Probably yes. Before the injuries Sekera was a pretty good signing. UFA market has not been kind to us.

 

[McShogun99]

I don't know how he slipped my mind but Tyson Barrie was another good free agent signing for us. He was a big part of our PP and put up elite offensive numbers with us.

 

[CornKicker]

the best quote i ever saw regarding hyman was mike smith when he said to the media "i tell my kids everyday, watch how zach hyman plays. there are only a few mcdavids but hyman is is how regular players have success in hockey" obviously i paraphrased but its 100% true

 

[McOilers97]

109 goals in 218 games for the Oilers in the regular season (exactly 0.5 per game).
14 goals in 28 playoff games (exactly 0.5 per game).

What more could you ask of this guy? Consistent AND productive.

 

[guymez]

At this pace he's not going to make it there. Three home games between now and then, at his current pace that's looking like 4 goals.

50th of the season in Toronto is coming.

 

[JordanGalhanth]

50th of the season in Toronto is coming.

After Matthews turns the puck over while daydreaming about his next fashion photoshoot

 

[tiger_80]

I will be buying his jersey and wearing it for the next 30 years with pride. The Smyth of the modern era. A shining example on and off the ice.

He has too many teeth to be considered the modern Smyth!

After Matthews turns the puck over while daydreaming about his next fashion photoshoot

Auston Amtthews trophy must go to Edmonton!

 

[McSuper]

After Matthews turns the puck over while daydreaming about his next fashion photoshoot

What photoshoot is Matthews doing ? Hair transplants ?
Matthews movie scene

 

[guymez]

Despite the very disappointing outcome of the game against Ottawa Zach Hyman deserves a ton of credit for being the 3rd oldest player in NHL history to get 50 goals in a season.
Couldnt happen to a better guy.
Way to go Zach.

 

[Chelis Chili]

HYMAN, REINHART HIT 50-GOAL MARK SUNDAY
Zach Hyman (1-0—1) and Sam Reinhart (2-0—2) joined Auston Matthews as the second and third 50-goal scorers this season and became the first pair of players to reach the plateau on the same day since April 4, 2001, when Jaromir Jagr and Joe Sakic did so.

Hyman (50-19—69 in 68 GP) became the seventh player in Oilers history to score 50 goals in a season. Hyman, who was selected by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Draft, also became the second player in the past 20 years to net as many in a campaign after being taken in the second round or later. He joined Brayden Point (51 in 2022-23; 3rd round in 2014) and Jonathan Cheechoo (56 in 2005-06; 2nd round in 1998).

sauce: https://media.nhl.com/public/news/17850

 

[Rpenny]

I do find it amusing that leaf fans suddenly care all of a sudden when it comes to discussions. Matthews vs McDavid they do not count but Matthews vs Hyman--the now count

 

[Twine Tickler]

Leafs fan here,

Couldn't be happier for Zach getting 50. He is easily one of my favorite Leafs of all time. In an era filled with emotionless Leaf hockey, I was never left wondering if Zach had more to give. He always gave everything he had.

Many hockey fans around the league will try and downplay his 50 goals as being a "tap-in merchant" but 50 goals is 50 goals. There have been plenty of players before Zach, and there will be plenty of players after him that could never do what he just did if given the same opportunity. Not many players are willing to pay the physical price at the top of the crease like he does.

Zach unfortunately will always get his accomplishments diminished based on the players he has had the good fortune of playing with over his career, but the reality of it is he is more than worthy of holding the company he keeps. Plain and simple, Zach has earned his right to play with the players he has played with. Not to mention, Zach has very underrated skill. It just tends to get overshadowed by all the other great things he does.

I have always said if you could ice 12 Zach Hymans you would have a perennial cup winner. He just does everything the right way.

I will always be a fan of his. I just wish he was still a Leaf lol

 

[guymez]

Leafs fan here,

Couldn't be happier for Zach getting 50. He is easily one of my favorite Leafs of all time. In an era filled with emotionless Leaf hockey, I was never left wondering if Zach had more to give. He always gave everything he had.

Many hockey fans around the league will try and downplay his 50 goals as being a "tap-in merchant" but 50 goals is 50 goals. There have been plenty of players before Zach, and there will be plenty of players after him that could never do what he just did if given the same opportunity. Not many players are willing to pay the physical price at the top of the crease like he does.

Zach unfortunately will always get his accomplishments diminished based on the players he has had the good fortune of playing with over his career, but the reality of it is he is more than worthy of holding the company he keeps. Plain and simple, Zach has earned his right to play with the players he has played with. Not to mention, Zach has very underrated skill. It just tends to get overshadowed by all the other great things he does.

I have always said if you could ice 12 Zach Hymans you would have a perennial cup winner. He just does everything the right way.

I will always be a fan of his. I just wish he was still a Leaf lol

Appreciate this post...especially considering that its coming from a Leafs fans perspective.

 

[Twine Tickler]

Appreciate this post...especially considering that its coming from a Leafs fans perspective.

FWIW, you wont find many Leaf fans with a different opinion than mine. He was universally loved, and still is for the most part.

 

[guymez]

FWIW, you wont find many Leaf fans with a different opinion than mine. He was universally loved, and still is for the most part.

I would like to beleive that is true.