He can be even better if he works on his consistency issues
Khaira numbers in the AHL aren't great. It goes to show you that some guys just need to be given a chance. Some guys will make use of it.
I know it's not popular opinion, but I would like to see Platzer get a call up
Except without the 55 point ability.
I’m loving khaira, but he’s a bottom 6 guy through and through.
well, there's no way to work on one's consistency. It's not useful advice like working on shooting, passing, or skating. Khaira will get more consistent by natural maturing and that only happens by getting NHL minutes and getting more chemistry with different teammates. Tmac did an awesome job with Khaira, especially by giving him that long look at center next to DraisaitlHe can be even better if he works on his consistency issues
Is maroon a bottom 6 guy? McDavid made maroon Yakupov and just about anyone but Lucic look like a 55 point guy.
We need value wingers with McDavid. Thsts what jujhair is.
Khaira is a valuable player to this team going forward. But he's not going to be a top line guy, even playing with McDavid. Not unless he takes a big step forward with his offensive game. For all the crap Oiler fans liked to say about Maroon, he was a complimentary top 6 winger with the Ducks before he ever played with McDavid and now has 6 points in 7 games with the Devils.
Maybe Khaira can get there, but he hasn't shown the kind of offensive talent so far to make me think he could be a top 6 player regardless of who he is playing with.
Bottom 6 center who can kill penalties, win faceoffs and chip in 15 goals in a season? Absolutely. And that type of player is great to have.
Khaira numbers in the AHL aren't great. It goes to show you that some guys just need to be given a chance. Some guys will make use of it.
I know it's not popular opinion, but I would like to see Platzer get a call up
Same Kunitz who had both a 50 and 60 point season with the Ducks (and a 3rd one at a 50 point pace)?The thing is we just dont know. With him Kassian etc. What would it hurt to get that anchor lucic off mcdavids back and try another winger. Maybe there is CHEMISTRY.
You know literally what Sidney Crosby has done with 4th liners his entire career. He got Kunitz on the national team specifically for that reason.
Same Kunitz who had both a 50 and 60 point season with the Ducks (and a 3rd one at a 50 point pace)?
Hey, you might be right. Maybe Khaira would click with McDavid and take off. But man do guys who play with generational type players get underrated.
The season is over. I like Nuge way more than Hoffman and he looks good with McDavid.
We've seen what Lucic has to offer and I wouldnt mind seeing Kassian/Kharia etc get a slot up there. Honestly nothing to lose.
I think your crazy offering a 3rd or 4th liner a 5 year deal lol. And your over tripling his $. He might be worth that but why not try for a value contract like other NHL teams. Oilers cant afford everyone getting good deals. If you get him 500k cheaper, try Strome for less then his 3 mil QO. All of a sudden 2 value depth players and you have an extra mil in cap space.Lucic actually makes over 12 times in real dollars compared to Khaira this year. 8M vs 650K.
With Khaira eligible to sign an extension on July 1st, would it would make sense to try and get him locked up long term sooner than later? He looks like a lock for at least a 3rd line spot for a long time. I wonder if he would take 2-2.5M for 5-6 years? Sure am glad Vegas didn't scoop him up last year. You all thought I was taking crazy pills when I wanted him on the list over Letestu and Kassian.
I think your crazy offering a 3rd or 4th liner a 5 year deal lol. And your over tripling his $. He might be worth that but why not try for a value contract like other NHL teams. Oilers cant afford everyone getting good deals. If you get him 500k cheaper, try Strome for less then his 3 mil QO. All of a sudden 2 value depth players and you have an extra mil in cap space.
Also like the idea of keeping depth players motivated. I hope its an off year for Kassian but cant help and wonder if he didnt get a 3 yr deal maybe he is fighting and hitting as much as Khaira(Same with Lucic even).
Its a tough life getting hit and punching people for a living, gotta keep the contract length down to keep up the motivation. If he has a bad year next year we have him for 5 years after making guaranteed money. If he has a bad year next year but has a 2 year contract were getting a super motivated Khaira.
Flourishing under Hitch. 5 points last 4 games.
Flourishing under Hitch. 5 points last 4 games.