Matt Hendricks appreciation thread

[backhandsauce]

Title says it all.

This guy has brought it every night. He fights when games don't matter, he blocks every shot that comes his way. He is a fierce competitor.

I'm really hoping we can ice the Hendricks-Gordon-Klinkhammer lines for a full year next year. Could be a great 4th line.

I hope Nelson slaps an "A" on him soon.

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[CanadianSuperPromise]

They need to take Eberle's "A" and give it to Hendricks. What's Eberle's justification for being assistant captain? Starring in a ATB commercial?

 

[backhandsauce]

They need to take Eberle's "A" and give it to Hendricks. What's Eberle's justification for being assistant captain? Starring in a ATB commercial?

I think they should re visit the Captain and Alternates in the off season.

If they are still on the roster I'd do,

C-RNH
A-Hall
A-Hendricks/Gordon
A-Fayne

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Hendricks brings the type of leadership that Ference should bring more of IMO. Hendricks is a beauty, I just hope that MacT doesn't trade him away for futures. Hendricks is a true professional as is Gordon.

 

[McSomnii]

I've actually been pretty impressed with Matt Hendricks overall; he was brought into an ugly situation, and has (IMO) contributed more than I would have ever imagined for this club.

While I doubt that he'll re-sign with the Oilers, I'll be happy to have him on the 3rd/4th line until that time, so long as he maintains his current level of play.

 

[OneMoreAstronaut]

This thread prefix is usually only used when a player is traded; good god, don't scare me like that.

 

[oobga]

Wish he was a better hockey player because then he could be made captain. I appreciate his recent candid comments about how practice has changed for sure As well as his effort. The guy plays balls to the wall every night, I'm amazed he isn't injured more often.

 

[Klimando Kostani]

Somebody recently said Hendricks is the glue, and I think that is a true statement.

 

[Homesick]

I can see Hendricks staying with this organization long after his playing career

 

[Replacement*]

They need to take Eberle's "A" and give it to Hendricks. What's Eberle's justification for being assistant captain? Starring in a ATB commercial?

Gordon as Captain, maybe Hendricks as AC.

I like Hendricks, but unlike Gordon he's not really as solid defensively and not always the best student of positional play. So giving him a letter may not be the best thing either.

I'll say as well that Gordon helps to make Hendricks look as good as he does. Not to detract, and I think they enjoy playing together but in the defensive checking line they've been assigned Hendricks needs to shore up his own end. Especially now that they got the loosehammer Klinking around everywhere out of position.

But Kudos to Hendricks effort, fire, tenacity, and for trying to teach boys how men play the game.

 

[Replacement*]

This thread prefix is usually only used when a player is traded; good god, don't scare me like that.

We must think alike. I was scared too.

 

[azashi]

I appreciate his recent candid comments about how practice has changed for sure

What did he say?

 

[NedPlimpton]

Hendricks is probably my favorite Oiler.

 

[oobga]

What did he say?

It's in the Eakins fired thread. Basically that practice has less standing around now and more go go go.

 

[The Bored Man]

Hendricks and Gordon deserve statues outside the new arena.

 

[rboomercat90]

I'd love to see Hendricks and Gordon with letters and have them removed from Hall and Eberle for at least a season. Hopefully that would send the message to them that much more is required from them.

 

[Crabapple]

It's crazy we got him for Dubnyk (well not that crazy now that he's playing in a decently structured team). He's been great

 

[Slicknitty]

Bump

This guy needs more love! Very happy with him and look forward to seeing him wreck **** up here for a couple more years!

 

[McPuritania]

Hendo's a boss. Love this guy, he reminds me a little bit of Gator. Gator lite, maybe. Like another poster said, he's a "glue" player. If he re-signs I might have to pick up a Hendricks jersey one of these days. If the team can stop eating ****, anyway. I won't spend a single penny on this organization until they do. So get it together you dinks, I want a Hendo jersey.

 

[BadMedicine*]

Hendricks helped put the bounce back in the Oilers balls,he is still needed,end of transmission.

 

[Spawn]

Hendo's a boss. Love this guy, he reminds me a little bit of Gator. Gator lite, maybe. Like another poster said, he's a "glue" player. If he re-signs I might have to pick up a Hendricks jersey one of these days. If the team can stop eating ****, anyway. I won't spend a single penny on this organization until they do. So get it together you dinks, I want a Hendo jersey.

Hendricks is gonna be 35 at the end of his contract. Gonna have to be careful about the type of contract you might want to give him.

He's a great 4th liner though. Probably plays a bit over his head at times with his defensive match ups on this team. Not sure he's always up to the challenge capability wise for the type of defensive play he's asked to do.

 

[MoneyGuy]

I hadn't seen this thread before and I thought Hendricks was gonzo.

 

[Beerfish]

Useful player, decent but not spectacular 4th liner. Lack of offense like our whole 4th line. His toughness is appreciated.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

I accidentally created a Wagon Line re-appreciation thread. Mods can merge (if you please to).

 

[thadd]

It's crazy to think that we traded Dubnyk for him.


Should we have made that trade?