Recalled/Assigned: Oilers Recall Condors (Reinhart, Ellis, Fayne, Oesterle, Lander, LaLeggia)

[Senor Catface]

LaLeggia was a Hobey Baker finalist. Was ranked in the top 10 for Oilers prospects. Won back to back Best Offensive+Defensive defenseman from 13-14 to 14-15. Won with U of Denver in 13/14.

Yep, that sums his college career up well.

 

[North]

Yep, that sums his college career up well.

They moved him to wing and he was scoring goals at a really good clip this year. This is a well deserved call up.

 

[Senor Catface]

They moved him to wing and he was scoring goals at a really good clip this year. This is a well deserved call up.

Yes, I know. I've followed and watched him play this year.

 

[bzur]

What's up with this black aces nickname the media has given them.. is that just what they call guys called up after their season is done?

 

[doulos]

What's up with this black aces nickname the media has given them.. is that just what they call guys called up after their season is done?

I believe the term goes back to the 1940s when Eddie Shore called guys the Black Aces. Long time phrase.

 

[oilinblood]

What's up with this black aces nickname the media has given them.. is that just what they call guys called up after their season is done?

black aces is the name players have always been called when they are basically on the practice squad. It is players who are extras.

my assumption has always been its an "aces up your sleeve" kind of reference. depth etc.

 

[THall4]

LaLeggia was a Hobey Baker finalist. Was ranked in the top 10 for Oilers prospects. Won back to back Best Offensive+Defensive defenseman from 13-14 to 14-15. Won with U of Denver in 13/14.

Except hes not a LWer now and not a D he was drafted as. Still..kid propelled himself as one of the/if not top LWers in the Oilers prospect depth chart.

 

[bzur]

black aces is the name players have always been called when they are basically on the practice squad. It is players who are extras.

my assumption has always been its an "aces up your sleeve" kind of reference. depth etc.

Ahh makes sense. Thanks oilinblood and duolos!

 

[Braeden]

Except hes not a LWer now and not a D he was drafted as. Still..kid propelled himself as one of the/if not top LWers in the Oilers prospect depth chart.

Calm down Taylor. Nothing beats a forward that can play in all zones.

 

[t0nedeff]

Would much rather have Lander in the line up over DD. DD does literally nothing out there doesn't win face offs, doesn't create any offensive opportunities, doesn't pp, and doesn't pk. At the least Lander can take key faceoffs in our own zone and actually you know have a chance at winning it. Pk as well.

 

[oilers4life5]

Would much rather have Lander in the line up over DD. DD does literally nothing out there doesn't win face offs, doesn't create any offensive opportunities, doesn't pp, and doesn't pk. At the least Lander can take key faceoffs in our own zone and actually you know have a chance at winning it. Pk as well.

To me this is a no brainer

 

[VainGretzky]

These are the callups i expected only Ellis And Laleggia are a surprise

 

[Hockey Nightmare]

Maybe Landy can work some final act magic before heading off to the Motherland.

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

Maybe Landy can work some final act magic before heading off to the Motherland.

He's supposed to have leadership qualities, hopefully that means he shows up. He'll be better than Desharnais, will win draws and maybe help the pk.

I'm a Lander fan, I really hope he gets what might be his last chance with us.

 

[McShogun99]

I never understood the Lander hate. He was fine as a 4th line center. Like others have said he is good on draws and good defensively. He doesn't score but we shouldn't be looking at the 4th line to be putting up points.

DD is only good at offense and even with that he isn't doing anything. He gets pushed around easily and isn't really providing anything. Depending what happens in game 5 maybe we sit DD for game 6.

 

[The Nuge]

These are the callups i expected only Ellis And Laleggia are a surprise

Ellis shouldn't be much of a surprise. Having 3 goalies for the playoffs is never a bad idea. And it's not like Gustavsson has any chance of being put in a playoff game

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

These are the callups i expected only Ellis And Laleggia are a surprise

Well depth in goal is important, especially to give Talbot a break in practice or if someone gets hurt.

Plus the options were Ellis or Gustafsson, so it's a pretty easy call.

Laleggia has been very good at forward and good to just add depth on the wings.