Confirmed with Link: Caps claim Urbom

[Bure]

Carrick has to play tongiht. Urbom wont be ready untill saturday @dallas

Olesky?

 

[hb12xchamps]

If I remember Urbom correctly, I think he is far more physical than Jeff Schultz was.

 

[Hivemind]

If I remember Urbom correctly, I think he is far more physical than Jeff Schultz was.

From what I've seen, it's more of an Alzner-type physicality than a big hit physicality.

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

It's been noted that Urbom can skate; something Jeff Schultz never really got the hang of.

 

[Langway]

From what I've seen, it's more of an Alzner-type physicality than a big hit physicality.

He might clear the crease a bit more. Anyone that cleans out and fights Downie is solid in my books.



Fun fact: Urbom was selected one pick after Latta in the '09 draft.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

If I remember Urbom correctly, I think he is far more physical than Jeff Schultz was.

Mahatma Gandhi was more physical than Jeff Schultz.

 

[Vladiator16*]

It's been noted that Urbom can skate; something Jeff Schultz never really got the hang of.

Made me chuckle.

Dont know much about the guy, but based on that goal VS caps he is 10 times more creative then Double Nickel. Good pick up.

 

[swimmer77]

Interesting move. I hope he at least gets a "look" at 2LD.

I guess I'll go to Hershey to see Orlov.

 

[Hivemind]

He might clear the crease a bit more. Anyone that cleans out and fights Downie is solid in my books.



Fun fact: Urbom was selected one pick after Latta in the '09 draft.

Awesome.

 

[strungout]

Do we suppose Calle had some input in this one?

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Now ****ing Carlson is terrible according to you.

The one shift Erskine isn't on the ice with Carlson, Saad scores game winning goal.

You need to: 1. chill, 2. stop putting words in my mouth, 3. look at this objectively, and 4. see #'s 1 and 2.

I said Orlov-Carlson seems like a weak pairing in our defensive zone. Both Orlov and Carlson are good at moving the puck and creating offense from defense, but not great in the defensive zone. Carlson is prone to turnovers and losing his man in the defensive zone. Orlov is not a stay at home guy that will allow Carlson to jump into the play.

Orlov also prefers the right side while Oates wants him to learn the left side. Which part of this is incorrect? Which part of Orlov looked good a few years ago but after the concussion last year he struggled in Hershey, and then looked like ass in the defensive zone this preseason do you disagree with?

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Awesome.

Seconded. We need that kind of play in front of Holtby/Neuvy.

 

[txpd]

Erskine's position in the mind of many posters here is solidified now. he should lose his 2LD spot to a waiver claim.

 

[4thTierSport]

Do we suppose Calle had some input in this one?

Maybe? I'm thinking it was more Oates though.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Orlov is prolly trade bait at this point

As he should be if he's not in DC. No chance he's back next year if he doesn't get a full-time role. The KHL will come calling.

 

[Langway]

Maybe? I'm thinking it was more Oates though.

Yeah, though I'd think CalleJo at least shared his opinion as far as needing some help and/or additional options.

Quotes from Oates:

“He is a big, strong kid,†states Oates. “[He] skates good, uses his body well. And he fought [Montreal’s Brandon] Prust [in a preseason game] the other night. He’s got huge potential. I don’t think his offense has come out yet.

“He has upside potential, he’s big and he skates good. I really honestly feel that when our organization works with guys, I think we can make guys better. I want that to be our calling; I really and truly do.

“Here’s a kid who is not playing for New Jersey – they’ve got depth issues as well. If we can make him better, he upgrades us. There is no secret potion. If he upgrades, he plays. If he doesn’t, he doesn’t.â€
...
“I had a history with him, liked him and saw im available,†says Oates.

 

[RandyHolt]

I am excited to see Unborn, the replacement Sarge.

Maybe Hillen is the odd man out. Well, long after poor Orlov, of course. I am just not optimistic he sticks around for long. Add Schilling to the mix.

 

[Bure]

So Oates had input on the claim. As expected..

 

[marcel snapshot]

Erskine's position in the mind of many posters here is solidified now. he should lose his 2LD spot to a waiver claim.

That's harsh - but it may well be what management thinks as well, judging from this pick-up. There's clearly well-founded concern about our depth at LD.

I think people (me anyway) appreciate Erskine for his compete level, his willingness to play physical and have his teammates' back, his work ethic, and his ability to get the most of out his skill set. But there's also a recognition that his limitations (lack of mobility, discomfort with the puck on his stick, vulnerability vs a strong forecheck) are exposed when he's on the ice as a #4.

This pick-up suggests to me that management is not settled on Ersk as the #4. I'd expect both Erskine and Urbom to get time with Carlson depending upon the situation, as the brass try to sort this out.

I'd expect Urbom also to become a terrific vehicle for the board's bi-polarity - every good play he makes extolled and exalted by some, and every bad play he makes condemned as yet another piece of evidence in the indictment of GMGM. So we get that too.

 

[Hivemind]

After converting Orlov to LD and bringing in Schmidt, the writing has been on the wall for Schilling. If he wants a serious crack at the NHL, it's going to be in another organization. With the defensive depth in Hershey, I wouldn't be shocked to see McPhee make a couple minor league trades in the next couple months. Guys like Schilling and Genoway for borderline forward prospects buried by organizational depth on other teams.

 

[MartyOwns]

great move guys...damn i liked him

 

[BobRouse]

Yeah, though I'd think CalleJo at least shared his opinion as far as needing some help and/or additional options.

Quotes from Oates:

Seems to me Oates and McPhee have struck again with the recurring trend of trying to get more physical players in the mix.

Sucks we had to send Latta down but I'm sure he will be back at some point. We needed more sandpaper on the backend so hopefully this kids pans out.

 

[Calicaps]

Hillen does absolutely nothing for me.

I'd like to see Urbom-Oleksy or Urbom-Carlson

Alzner-Green
Urbom/Erskine-Carlson
Urbom/Erskine-Oleksy

Side note: I find it endlessly amusing that Oleksy still doesn't have a tsn.ca profile page.

Not advocating for Hillien, but Erskine-Oleksy is like watching guys skate in mud. I like Urbom at 2LD, but I think you need some mobility opposite 4.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

This has gotta kill the Orlov fans. Surely the Caps can trade this guy to a team who is willing to give him a fulltime shot?


Reading the Dev's fans posts, this might be a steal.

 

[Hivemind]

If the #8D in Jersey is our #4D...