hockey8686
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- May 25, 2016
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Simple question? Plus I heard he was under contract in finland next year still
Hey guys, I know this is a rough day for the franchise. Never did I expect to see Hall traded considering all the other pieces that were on the chess board (RNH and Eberle for instance). Losing Hall will sting a lot. After the worst waves of hatred have faded you'll again begin to start thinking about the long term future.
The Oilers got blessed in the draft with Puljujärvi and should not underestimate the potential of this guy (he tied Lindros while coming out one point short of Jagr's all time record in the WJC and that was no fluke). Don't think he's immediately going to replace Hall, yet however that may be, there's your next future franchise winger. Jesse will be ready for next season. I have watched him for couple of seasons now and that's my honest opinion.
If the Lucic rumours are true and now that the D is a bit better off, the season still looks bright. Of course I was hoping to see Hall - McDavid - Puljujärvi to tear it up and be the best line in the league in the long run, but these two will do just fine even with someone like Lucic (who can look after their ars**) complimenting and supporting them.
The Oilers are a lot better team than most give you credit for, especially on the upcoming season. I'm already anxious to see how things pan out. And happy that one of my favourite prospects has landed here. It's going to be a exciting!
Could he play in the NHL next year? Sure
Should he play in the NHL next year? Most likely not.
I don't see why there would be a point to fast tracking him. Putting him on the 3rd or 4th line as a 18 year -even if he could survive well in that role- isn't going to be the best thing for his development.
Give him the path Drai should have had: 1 year to stay where he is (Finland), and then next year have him come over to start in the AHL and work his way up to the big team during the season when there's an opening in the top 6.
Could he play in the NHL next year? Sure
Should he play in the NHL next year? Most likely not.
I don't see why there would be a point to fast tracking him. Putting him on the 3rd or 4th line as a 18 year -even if he could survive well in that role- isn't going to be the best thing for his development.
Give him the path Drai should have had: 1 year to stay where he is (Finland), and then next year have him come over to start in the AHL and work his way up to the big team during the season when there's an opening in the top 6.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Jesse tried on Drai or RNH's wing tbh. The fact that he can be a driver (maybe not right away in the NHL, but in time) similar to what Hall was makes it fairly enticing to split the 2 up. However, I'm sure he'll get looks with McDavid as well and if the chemistry is there then by all means let them go. Never really liked Hall with McDavid even at the WC's when they looked alright together I just think it neutered them both too much in their effectiveness.
Yeah Jesse can be on the driver's seat as he matures up a little. His playmaking is excellent already and he's a very good off the rush type of a player with that explosive speed. There probably are a lot of similarities with Hall (since both of them are such great skaters and can deliver the puck). I think there's a lot more to Jesse than last season lead to believe. He was always considered more of a goal scorer than a playmaker when growing up. Jesse can really shoot the puck (like 100 mph). Once he gets his accuracy in place, he will be scoring a ton of goals. The kid's ceiling is skyhigh. Not only does he bring up blazing speed, but size and natural skill that cannot be taught.
Fun fact, they had an accuracy competition in the WJC camp and he actually beat Patrik Laine, but shooting from in game situation is always different than in a practise. The good thing about Edmonton, as someone pointed out, the worst center they can throw at him is RNH (or Draisaitl, not really sure which one is better at this point)
He's not.
Should be in the AHL to start the year.