Garbage Bag Day | Player Exit Interviews

[DipsyMcDoodles]

"The core the core the core the core"

 

[Replacement*]

Pardy and Crackmell were both useless.

Absolutely agree.

It can't just be size, has to size that can play and improve the squad. Those two were simply fill.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

82 points seemed like a reasonable goal for this year. I would've been happy with that.

But alas, expecting things out of the Oilers...

 

[PBandJ]

I hope they bring Pardy back, I liked what he brought as a #7 kind of guy.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Pardy and Crackmell were both useless.

They were just stopgaps. I wanted players to fill the lineup to push Nurse down a few spots. Doesn't look like an NHLer. Yet.

 

[Birdperson]

Reinhart a terrific passer? LOL

 

[RipsADrive]

Pardy looked competent when he was first claimed.

Looked awful after coming back from injury though.

 

[PBandJ]

Good praise for Reinhart. Definitely has a good pass and thinks the game well, he needs to improve his skating though.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

If he does this I think I'll be satisfied.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Pardy looked competent when he was first claimed.

Looked awful after coming back from injury though.

The curse of the Oilers defenseman. Better get your crosses and garlic ready for Klefbom.

 

[Suxnet]

Well, that was pretty uneventful...

 

[Faelko]

If he does this I think I'll be satisfied.

Ditto, I'm glad he recognizes that neither are ready.

 

[Faelko]

I hope they bring Pardy back, I liked what he brought as a #7 kind of guy.

Would rather have Gryba.

 

[shoop]

Well, that was pretty uneventful...

Competence and a vision might be boring, but it's what this organization needs.

Would you rather have an eventful discussion of Tier I and II fans again?

 

[Birdperson]

Absolutely agree.

It can't just be size, has to size that can play and improve the squad. Those two were simply fill.

Yeah, I agree with that. Pardy seemed alright to start but they have enough big, slow defensemen who can't move the puck well. Don't want him back.

Gryba, eh I don't like him but he's a fine bottom pairing guy. But I wouldn't pay him more than 1.75m-2m and I hate how many penalties he takes because of how slow he is. Not a good puck mover either but he can play 'a bit', still wouldn't want him back. If he wants 2m, then he can get that elsewhere. Not paying a bottom pairing guy who brings no offense that much.

I'm fine with acquiring size that can play like Maroon. That's an interesting mix, but slow guys who are just big who can't play are what I hate.

 

[McMozesmadness]

Part of me wanted fireworks but Chia was very smart with his final words.

Didn't show any of his cards. Criticized where needed, praised where needed. And flat out said his plan is to bring in a backup and fix the D.

Nice final words. However I can see some of the more dense fans being unhappy.

 

[PBandJ]

Part of me wanted fireworks but Chia was very smart with his final words.

Didn't show any of his cards. Criticized where needed, praised where needed. And flat out said his plan is to bring in a backup and fix the D.

Nice final words.

It's really refreshing to see. MacT would have bragged about targeting Subban or Pietroangelo and would have gotten hit with tampering.

 

[MessierII]

Sounds like Kassian and Gryba will both be back.

 

[Gretzkyforever99]

"It eats me alive. If it doesn't, you shouldn't be here. I'm someone who doesn't handle losing very well." @cmcdavid97 on #Oilers season


just slap the C on him now and move forward...this is his team now

 

[Birdperson]

Also, Chairelli is a much better skilled GM in the way he handles the press compared to MacT.

Every time MacT opened his mouth it was a PR disaster and that's something an experienced guy just knows what to say and what not to say. MacT had no clue.

 

[iCanada]

Also, Chairelli is a much better skilled GM in the way he handles the press compared to MacT.

Every time MacT opened his mouth it was a PR disaster and that's something an experienced guy just knows what to say and what not to say. MacT had no clue.

Forget PR, he killed all his negotiating leverage as well.

 

[Cerebral]

I liked the optimism he displayed when asked whether he thought he'd be able to meaningfully improve the defence.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Interesting comments on the whole. looks like he'll bring in another backup from somewhere to compete with LB for the job. Maybe another guy that wouldn't have to go through waivers if he doesn't take the job.

Somewhat encouraging, somewhat discouraging news on Klefbom. Still really don't like hearing talk about custom skates.

Lots of talk about size. Don't really see any value in bringing Cracknell or Pardy back, but I like what Gryba brought.

Klefbom-XXX
Sekera-XXX
Davidson-Gryba
Fayne

I'd be OK with this. Rather have Fayne pull pressbox duty than Nurse or Reinhart.

He seemed pretty confident that he'd be able to address his defence this offseason. I hope he's right.

Sounds like he wants to hang onto his pick. Can't say I blame him. A player picked this draft doesn't have to be protected. Could be the difference between losing a guy like Maroon or Davidson for nothing in an expansion draft.

Loved his quote about the team being a slightly taller midget. the team is definitely better but not near enough.

 

[oobga]

It's really refreshing to see. MacT would have bragged about targeting Subban or Pietroangelo and would have gotten hit with tampering.

Plus a list of all the players he wants to trade, just to ensure we get the minimum possible value for them.

 

[Faelko]

I liked the optimism he displayed when asked whether he thought he'd be able to meaningfully improve the defence.

Yeah, maybe there's some truth to the rumour he has a deal in place for a D?