Oil Dood
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Bear is terrific. I cannot believe how far he has come in such a short period of time. Whatever is happening in Bako is working!
Player Discussion Ethan Bear: It's a Bear Market
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Bryanbryoil
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Agreed, he has been outstanding for us, by far our best all around defenseman.
guymez
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Aceboogie
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Bear and Jones look to be big gifts Chiarelli will leave us, amidst his pile of junk.
The 2015 draft is crazy for the Oilers. McDavid, Jones, Bear, Marino. The scouts were locked in that day
Bear has all the makings of a top 4, or dare I say even top pairing D. Need to keep this kid around for the long term because hes got all sorts of potential
The 2015 draft is crazy for the Oilers. McDavid, Jones, Bear, Marino. The scouts were locked in that day
Bear has all the makings of a top 4, or dare I say even top pairing D. Need to keep this kid around for the long term because hes got all sorts of potential
Fourier
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He's already a legitimate tp 4 defenseman if he simply sustains his current level of play. What impresses me most is that he is not just an offensive guy who treads water defensively. His defensive game has been excellent most of the season.
McJesusSaves97
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Just give him the Rasmus Andersson deal 4.55M x 6 before he gets too good and wants 8M 
Aceboogie
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Just give him the Rasmus Andersson deal 4.55M x 6 before he gets too good and wants 8M
Agreed, or the Ryan Ellis type deal.
Jimmi McJenkins
Sometimes miracles
I'm hoping for 7 or 8 years at around $3.5M-ish. I know that's bit hopefully, but that's a lot of guaranteed money.
Jimmi McJenkins
Sometimes miracles
He's probably not getting $5M right now, looking at what PIT gave Marcus Pettersson and Pettersson had more of NHL track record.
Oil Dood
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And leave him there even when Klefbom gets back. To have a RHD manning the point on the PP, and one that not only shoots(Klefbom does not do this enough) but be accurate(Nurse is not an accurate shot from back there), and mobile. Our PP is great, I feel Bear would make it better.
The PP is still producing with McD/Neal and Klefbom out.....that is unreal.
KarmaPolice
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He always had the smarts, slap shot and the hockey IQ. It was his skating that was the concern, and he's made huge strides in that area.
I'm so proud of him and impressed with how far he's come, and I know he'll be even better if continues to improve his skating.
I'm so proud of him and impressed with how far he's come, and I know he'll be even better if continues to improve his skating.
Oil Dood
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And he actually has some bite to his game. I hope he continues on this path, he is a different player from last season.
I'm hoping for 8 years at $1M ish, that's still 8M and easy to live on for the rest of his life, he should take it!
Mr Positive
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honestly, I wouldn't like that. I really like the kid and want him to get a comparatively good salary. But yes, a long term deal similar to Klefbom's would be great!
780il
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8 years x 4.25m get it done! Would be a steal the second it’s signed.
OfCorsiDid
54 goals? Must've been the money!
Dude I'd actually complain about that deal because of how unfair it is to Bear.
He's worked hard and he's improved a great deal. He deserves a salary consistent with his role.
Pass the Saitl Sauce
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I’ll always remember his sick goal vs the sharks this season where he took the cap off the goalies water, Burns proceeded to say “nice shot kid”.
talent recognizes talent and it would be something if Bear ever came close to the player Burns is.
talent recognizes talent and it would be something if Bear ever came close to the player Burns is.
Jimmi McJenkins
Sometimes miracles
What the f*ck are you actually talking about. You've been a bit out of your mind for a few weeks now, you seem to need a break
Stoneman89
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If he gets a Rasmus Anderson type of deal, does that mean he becomes mediocre, and then also acts tough while hiding behind the ref?Just give him the Rasmus Andersson deal 4.55M x 6 before he gets too good and wants 8M
Stoneman89
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Jimmi McJenkins
Sometimes miracles
I thought heroin made you mellow though
whatever. Either way long term contract Bear already Holland
Well the number you were reacting to was $3.5M, which I think may be a bit low for a long term contract but still it is not that outlandish. Put that as the low end and maybe $5M as high end for a long term contract. Not sure why you needed to make your point in that way, it definitely is not a comment that encourages a discussion about it... Why not just make you point saying it is low in your opinion and explain why, that way at least there can be a conversation about it.
edit: or did I miss your point of the post?
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