Cause you start getting too defensive when you like a player. Just saying the whole totality of his time here had a few ruts. I am sure his agent and him sit down and reflect on his career so far, just like Sweeney will as well. Just saying I have heard those same generic comments before from players throughout the league over the years and more times than not that player doesn’t resign. It’s still possible though it’s just those comments are not encouraging
Why is it always "you're being defensive"? I like the entire team, not just Jake. In fact, my "binky" was Tuukka Rask. Before that it was Sobotka, and before that? Sergei Samsonov. Now this forum has branded me Jake's binky since 2020. I can't say squat without someone getting offended or being labeled defensive. It's ridiculous. Nothing I say or do will change that so whatever. I questioned your argument about him being sat for missing a team meeting because his alarm didn't go off. He took responsibility for it. Forbort had the same thing happen to him
That entire situation in my opinion, has no bearing as to if Jake wants to be here. He has said it over and over again that he does.
This board mentions his Dad and Edmonton over and over again like he's come out and said "I want to play for the Oilers so I can be with daddy every day". None of that is going on. Or he only plays well with Daddy is around. Also, not true.
You don't have to want him back. It's fine. At the right price, I would like him back. Again. At. The. Right. Price. To ME, he's proven his worth. His cold spell this year was because of a broken hand. He healed enough to play in the playoffs and be our best forward. I think hes proven himself worthy enough to stay here. If that sounds like I'm defensive of him, whatever, sure. Say whatever you want. I know how this goes. But it's getting silly.
I think we both agree at the right price he should be back.