Claimed off Waivers: Oilers claim Zykov

[Stickpucker]

I always thought Zykov had a little Holmstrom or Hornqvist.

Park him in front of the net and let him deflect pucks or roof it. His hands are pretty solid in close and he is strong on his skates.

I could see him pace at 20g 25a over a season used correctly.

 

[780il]

Great pickup

Now put him in the top 6 and he'll score some goals

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Great pickup

Now put him in the top 6 and he'll score some goals

No, the HF peanut gallery has got it, the Oilers wanted him so he must be terrible.

 

[JPeeper]

LOL what? Maroon, Letestu, Reider, Chiasson, Kassian, Brodziak have been good for us and cheap-o pick ups. The problem has been high-end D and consistent goaltending (Talbot was amazing one season).

 

[Extra Texture]

Low risk, high potential reward. Or at least moderate potential reward. Good for the Oilers.

They've managed to squeeze offensive upside out of Kassian (until this year, i guess) and now Chiasson, so I guess there is some chance he finds a niche there. Either way, if you're gonna go dumpster diving for a potential talent this is a pretty decent get.

 

[Son of Petter]

This. Seriously.

Were they before Vancouver on the waiver order? If not then that's a serious whiff by Benning once again. Seriously how long does Horvat have to play with the likes of Rousell, Schaller or Eriksson on the LW....

 

[HisIceness]

I have a strong dislike for Rod Brind'Amour right now. I really do.

I also have a strong dislike for Tom Dundon right now too for hiring him as Head Coach, and also for hiring Don Waddell as GM.

 

[JPeeper]

Our amateur scouting is fine these days. Pro scouting is kinda questionable but we’ve also got a guy no one wanted making league minimum and has more goals than Gaudreau, so...

I’m sure that David Rittich will keep up his Vezina level play though. Nothing to worry about in Cowtown.

Loving the ‘lol the guy’s career is over’ hot takes though. Endlessly funny. Really clever and witty stuff.

Yes, let's compare a 35.5% shooting, 13 point Alex Chiasson to a 28 point Gaudreau.

Remind me how Ty "the next coming of Rocket Richard" Rattie is doing?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Yes, let's compare a 35.5% shooting, 13 point Alex Chiasson to a 28 point Gaudreau.

Remind me how Ty "the next coming of Rocket Richard" Rattie is doing?

He was doing fine until Nick Cousins injured him.

You said our pro scouts were terrible. Our pro scouts brought Chiasson in.

You don’t want shit coming back at you, don’t sling shit in the first place.

 

[voxel]

You obviously don't watch any hockey. 27G Maroon in 16-17. Letestu had 11PP goals in 16-17. Reider has been great - just injured.

 

[JPeeper]

You obviously don't watch any hockey. 27G Maroon in 16-17. Letestu had 11PP goals in 16-17. Reider has been great - just injured.

I watch a player called Connor McDavid drag around scrub linemates his entire career and put up 100+ points because he is f***ing damned good.

 

[780il]

I watch a player called Connor McDavid drag around scrub linemates his entire career and put up 100+ points because he is ****ing damned good.

Maroon was a legimately good compliment to Connor. Letestu was good at being open on the left wall and firing one-ts from cross seam feeds. Reider hasn't played with Mcdavid at all and he's been great.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Good for him. I hope he kills it for you guys. I think Rod didn't give him an opportunity to succeed.

Very surprising. Even his NHL points don't look too bad to be honest

 

[Son of Petter]

No ones pro scouting is worse than Vancouvers. This just proves it further.

 

[McTonyBrar]

I will laugh my ass off if EDM gets their first line McD winger off waivers after all the high picks they have had.

our third leading goalscorer right now is from a PTO lol

 

[voxel]

I watch a player called Connor McDavid drag around scrub linemates his entire career and put up 100+ points because he is ****ing damned good.

Sure... great. With that theory Lucic should be 60-70pt player - same with Yak and JP. Hall didn't fit. Eberle didn't fit either. They tried B.Pouliot too and wasn't good with McDavid.

Same theory with Crosby... stick a bum and you'll get a 60-70 pt player! Woohooo I'm such a smart GM.

 

[RogerRoger]

Maroon was a legimately good compliment to Connor. Letestu was good at being open on the left wall and firing one-ts from cross seam feeds.

Connor creates a lot of chances and space for others. Have actual good quality players with Connon and they'll outplay these bums by a mile.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Some weird passes on Zykov for sure.. You'd think taking a chance for free would be a good idea considering some of the useless wingers these teams are icing.

Watch him turn into a 15-20 goal guy for the Oilers. They could use a break.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

If Zykov was a top 6 forward, he wouldn't have been on waivers

 

[Jamin]

Chiasson is not the answer lol. A 23 year old with a small nhl resume and a very good AHL resume will most certainly get a look. Considering he can play LW and RW it's even more likely that he sees that top line. It gives Edmonton options on the wing they desperately lack. To imply Chiasson is the solidified top line winger is a bit far fetched..

Im keeping Chiasson in the top 6 until he cools down. Been our best forward next to Mcdavid, RNH and Drai

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

great move.

probably a top 6 winger.

 

[KILLger]

If Zykov was a top 6 forward, he wouldn't have been on waivers

The fact that you are a Flames fan makes this funnier.

MSL

 

[AhoLottaLove]

Zykov wasn't a good enough player at even strength to warrant a roster spot. Good hands around the net on the PP and hard to knock off the puck though. Situationally, he could be a good player for the Oilers. Wish him the best.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Zykov wasn't a good enough player at even strength to warrant a roster spot. Good hands around the net on the PP and hard to knock off the puck though. Situationally, he could be a good player for the Oilers. Wish him the best.

If Zykov was a top 6 forward, he wouldn't have been on waivers

If Patrick Maroon can score 27 goals with McDavid and Draisaitl, you bet Zykov can score 20 there. Doesn't necessarily mean he's a top 6 forward on his own. But i think the Oilers should give it a go and put him there. He brings the same stuff as Maroon did and has arguably better hands and shot. McDavid and Drai run the show anyway so Zykov can just focus on the things he needs to bring to the line which is net front presence and tough along the boards on the cycle.

 

[Funk21]

He will be on the first line and will put in 15-20 by years end. I hate EDM.