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Forced to by Babcock.Jurco was hyped for being a crafty, skilled forward and then proceeded to play like a grinder in the NHL. It never made any sense to me; I was happy to see him go.
Forced to by Babcock.Jurco was hyped for being a crafty, skilled forward and then proceeded to play like a grinder in the NHL. It never made any sense to me; I was happy to see him go.
Jurco was hyped for being a crafty, skilled forward and then proceeded to play like a grinder in the NHL. It never made any sense to me; I was happy to see him go.
Same with Joakim Andersson. How that guy got a roster spot 5 seasons in the NHL (when Detroit had a decent squad too) is beyond me.
That was coaching decision for Jurco.Jurco was hyped for being a crafty, skilled forward and then proceeded to play like a grinder in the NHL. It never made any sense to me; I was happy to see him go.
Same with Joakim Andersson. How that guy got a roster spot 5 seasons in the NHL (when Detroit had a decent squad too) is beyond me.
That was coaching decision for Jurco.
Jurco was best for GR when he was put as screen on the PP. Excellent hand-eye to deflect pucks, and those quick hands helped getting those rebounds. Helps he is 6'2 to boot.
Don't recall him being used there in Detroit.
For the AHL he's got a nice wrister as well.
Hope he makes Edmonton and bags a great season.
#5 looks familiar as well.Brooks Macek was leading the KHL in scoring last I checked.
Jurco with 2 goals tonightThat was coaching decision for Jurco.
Jurco was best for GR when he was put as screen on the PP. Excellent hand-eye to deflect pucks, and those quick hands helped getting those rebounds. Helps he is 6'2 to boot.
Don't recall him being used there in Detroit.
For the AHL he's got a nice wrister as well.
Hope he makes Edmonton and bags a great season.
#5 looks familiar as well.
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Jurco looked great last night. He was playing with McDavid, which helps, but he looked really good. He's going to make the Oilers, and I hope he can have a solid year and become an NHL regular. I've always liked him, and still believe we rushed him into the league.
Will be fun if Holland signs Jurco and Sheahan and puts then to shine with McDavid.
Ty Rattie is doing, okay, in the KHL. 5 points in 8 games playing 20 minutes a night. Still a small sample size.I wouldn't be shocked if Jurco does play on McDavid's wing at some point this year. The Oilers are lacking in creative scoring wingers, and Jurco could fill this role nicely. It doesn't always work out, Ty Rattie had a few chances last year with McDavid and couldn't stick, but I think Jurco could work well with him.
Also, Jurco looked really good on the PP yesterday, so I wouldn't be shocked if he is getting PP time right away.
Macek was signed to Vegas in 2018-19. His performance in the playoffs wasn't statistically great. 6 points in 17 games.Macek had a really nice season for the Chicago Wolves (AHL) last year, too. 60 points in 64 games down there is pretty darn solid. He probably couldn't turn down the money in the KHL, but I think a season like that should have gotten at least a look in someone's camp.
Also, have to wonder if Pulkkinen has worked on his skating over there.
Jurco looked great last night. He was playing with McDavid, which helps, but he looked really good. He's going to make the Oilers, and I hope he can have a solid year and become an NHL regular. I've always liked him, and still believe we rushed him into the league.