Player Discussion Zach Hyman

[PaPaDee]

Hyman has always stood out in a good way when I’ve watched the Leafs play. Excited to see him in Oilers silks.

 

[Louis Cypher]

I'm hoping Hyman and Cici rip it up and Barrie continues his pace. Get f***ed Totonto!

 

[Louis Cypher]

Holloway will come in and bang too. He’s relentless on the forecheck if he’s getting playing time.

We're back to being a difficult team to play against. It's been a long long time since I could say that. Still need a nasty defensemen. Where's Craig Muni or Manson when you need them. Lol

 

[snipes]

We're back to being a difficult team to play against. It's been a long long time since I could say that. Still need a nasty defensemen. Where's Craig Muni or Manson when you need them. Lol

Or a warrior like Jason Smith. We do need an in season trade for another D man though.

 

[McIce Whole]

Hyman definitely has Ryan Smyth vibes. Guy is going to be a fan favourite here in short time and probably rocking the A on his jersey at some point.

I do believe he will fit with Mcdavid like a glove. Not sure about Puju though. Feel like they both (Hyman and Puju) have a tendency go to the front of the net and Puju hasn’t displayed enough hockey iq at the NHL level to know how to open up for one timers.

I hope that comes along for him, huge fan of Jesse. Just not sure Puju is the right fit with Hyman and Connor.

 

[McIce Whole]

We're back to being a difficult team to play against. It's been a long long time since I could say that. Still need a nasty defensemen. Where's Craig Muni or Manson when you need them. Lol

Would have been Larsson till he ditched us

 

[Spawn]

He is damned articulate for a hockey player lol. Talks a good talk for sure.

 

[fuswald]

But......who's going to dig out pucks for Nostrils and Marner now?

We have another Zach for sale

 

[CornKicker]

It's also good to have an older and younger version of a player. Foegele can learn a lot from Hyman. In time, they likely switch roles

holloway plays almost identical to hyman so you are gonna have 3 guys bringing the same energy an effort on each line

 

[conFABulator]

I'm hoping Hyman and Cici rip it up and Barrie continues his pace. Get f***ed Totonto!

Toronto fan -- here in peace.

I liked all three of the now-former Leafs that are Oilers. I think all three can be successful and strong contributors for you guys.

Hyman -- every Leaf fan wanted him back. The issue is the amount and the term (relative to his age, style of play, and recent injury history). He is a hard-worker, a more skilled player than he gets credit for, a penalty killer, and a great guy/model citizen. You won't regret this signing until years 4 to 7...unless he gets hurt again.

Barrie -- you guys know exactly what you have in Tyson. Toronto needed D-men that could defend. We saw what a difference Brodie made for us last year. Barrie will continue to be a player on your PP and rack up points that way, but he is not a strong defender or PK option. You already knew that.

Ceci -- he was overpaid and miscast in Toronto. He should never have been a top pairing partner for Rielly. He is not a top 2 and maybe not a top 4. He is a good bottom pairing guy, a PK option and seems like a decent guy. You might feel it is too much money and term for a bottom pairing guy...maybe you are constructed in such a way cap-wise that this is not an issue.​

All of these moves seem like "win-now" types of moves and McDavid and Leon are a year older, so it certainly seems like a good time to take this approach. I know the hands are tied in goalie...I would have thought you would have made a move there...Smith is solid, but a gamble at that age and an 82-game season....probably something else you already know.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[Oilhawks]

Saw this, very cool. Pro Am is doing great with this idea.

I was curious as to what his old number, 11 meant. It seems a bit more complicated but saw this:

“It is usually about doing what is “right in your own eyes.” It’s action based on “what I feel,” not “what is written.””

Interesting

 

[94 Oil Drops]

As a Canadian with some Jewish heritage I must say, that sweater is dope!

 

[Garbo Man]

Hyman definitely has Ryan Smyth vibes. Guy is going to be a fan favourite here in short time and probably rocking the A on his jersey at some point.

I do believe he will fit with Mcdavid like a glove. Not sure about Puju though. Feel like they both (Hyman and Puju) have a tendency go to the front of the net and Puju hasn’t displayed enough hockey iq at the NHL level to know how to open up for one timers.

I hope that comes along for him, huge fan of Jesse. Just not sure Puju is the right fit with Hyman and Connor.

I think Hyman and Pulju are gonna be cycling monsters this coming season for McDavid. Those 2 are gonna wear the dmen that have the McDavid "assignment" down so much by their relentless forchecking

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Who was the last player with Jewish heritage to play for the Oilers? IIRC Michael Henrich had Jewish heritage but never did very well for us obviously. I had no idea that Hyman was Jewish when we signed him. He is a good role model for people in general, bright and very hard working.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I think Hyman and Pulju are gonna be cycling monsters this coming season for McDavid. Those 2 are gonna wear the dmen that have the McDavid "assignment" down so much by their relentless forchecking

I REALLY hope that we see that line. What a nightmare for opposing teams!

 

[94 Oil Drops]

Who was the last player with Jewish heritage to play for the Oilers? IIRC Michael Henrich had Jewish heritage but never did very well for us obviously. I had no idea that Hyman was Jewish when we signed him. He is a good role model for people in general, bright and very hard working.

Not familiar with Henrich. Must have played a long time ago. Yeah I myself thought the name Hyman sounded German, not Jewish. I don't know any Hebrew, I just have the genes. The more I see pictures of him, the more it makes sense though. He does have the Ashkenazi (or Euro-Jewish) look.

Regardless, I'm really glad he's on our team and he sounds like a really likeable dude. He's going to be a fan favorite for sure! I've said it before, don't be surprised if he nets 35 if he can stay healthy.

 

[KMart27]

Who was the last player with Jewish heritage to play for the Oilers? IIRC Michael Henrich had Jewish heritage but never did very well for us obviously. I had no idea that Hyman was Jewish when we signed him. He is a good role model for people in general, bright and very hard working.

Cammalleri.

 

[Oilers In Tree]

I wish they made a Sanskrit Khaira one before he dipped. That’s cool though

 

[Oilhawks]

Cammalleri.

Yes, it would be Cammalleri (he is half, secular upbringing, father was Catholic I think), I can’t think of anyone else

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Cammalleri.

I always assumed that he was Italian based on his surname. At the end of the day we are all just people but it's cool to see people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds having representation on our team.

 

[McXLNC97]

I wish they made a Sanskrit Khaira one before he dipped. That’s cool though

It would have had to have been in Punjabi for Jujhar, not Sanskrit.

 

[oilexport]

Good player, hope he excels here. This thread kinda sounds like when we signed Milan thou...

 

[iCanada]

Good player, hope he excels here. This thread kinda sounds like when we signed Milan thou...

We all started talking about Judaism when we signed Lucic? Weird. I don't remember that.

 

[Forgot About Drai]

I wish they made a Sanskrit Khaira one before he dipped. That’s cool though

Why would they do Sanskrit? Hes punjabi and there is a punjabi language and alphabet