I never thought I'd be so happy we didn't fire woodcroft. The man seems like a perfect AHL coach. Looking forward to seeing if he can get JP up to speed since he's familiar with him, unlike last time Jp went down and knew nobody.
Recalled/Assigned: Puljujarvi & Yamamoto Assigned to Bakersfield (AHL)
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If he's going to cost more than 7mil, there's no way we can afford him plus whatever assets it's going to cost.
Besides, the last point producing dynamic winger we had was cost controlled for a couple years was run out of town and traded for Ryan Strome.
I don't think this fanbase would be very keen on Nylander for long. Plus the fact that the whole situation has dragged out so long is concerning.
Niten Ichi Ryu
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In the summer, everyone expected Yamamoto and Puljujarvi to do great things this season. I think most people projected Kailer to play a top 6 role and Jesse to break out and move up to McDavid's wing.
Until the bench boss is changed, they will continue to struggle in the NHL, more so Puljujarvi. Yamamoto is still a rookie with less than 20 games under his belt, but his 2-way game and hockey IQ is something to behold for the future.
They were both being so wrongfully utilized. Kailer never should've been on the top line, facing team's best d-men. He's a 135lb soak and wet rookie, and he gets fed to the wolves.
Puljujarvi is an explosive skater with a very dangerous and heavy shot. Being put on a line with Strome and Lucic is not going to discover that potential, or the 4th line for that matter. He belongs with a center like Leon or Connor, he needs time to gain chemistry, not 2 or 5 or even 10 games, half a season, a full season. Rotating him around the line-up on a game by game basis is just plain stupid. McDavid said it numerous times last year, even calling out the coach in a post-game saying that lines change too often and it's hard to build chemistry.
I hope they both regain their confidence down there, and when they get recalled, they have a new leader to guide them
Until the bench boss is changed, they will continue to struggle in the NHL, more so Puljujarvi. Yamamoto is still a rookie with less than 20 games under his belt, but his 2-way game and hockey IQ is something to behold for the future.
They were both being so wrongfully utilized. Kailer never should've been on the top line, facing team's best d-men. He's a 135lb soak and wet rookie, and he gets fed to the wolves.
Puljujarvi is an explosive skater with a very dangerous and heavy shot. Being put on a line with Strome and Lucic is not going to discover that potential, or the 4th line for that matter. He belongs with a center like Leon or Connor, he needs time to gain chemistry, not 2 or 5 or even 10 games, half a season, a full season. Rotating him around the line-up on a game by game basis is just plain stupid. McDavid said it numerous times last year, even calling out the coach in a post-game saying that lines change too often and it's hard to build chemistry.
I hope they both regain their confidence down there, and when they get recalled, they have a new leader to guide them
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It's not that it's not big. It's just that it's not related to the Mega powerhouse 10 year straight Stanley Cup winning Toronto Maple Laughs
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This was the right call and should've beem made earlier. This year Bako is gonna be filthyyyy. Already got Benson, Jones, Bear, Marody, Vesel, now add Pulju and Yamo. Sweet baby jesus we finally have a great farm team.
Also worth noting, Chia was at the Pens/Caps game. Maybe he makes two buy low trades on Burakovsky and Sprong to give Pulju and Yamo all the time they need.
Also worth noting, Chia was at the Pens/Caps game. Maybe he makes two buy low trades on Burakovsky and Sprong to give Pulju and Yamo all the time they need.
I suppose!
But Ron and Elliot are different to me. At least I believe that they pay attention to us!
Yup
Sure different optics for me. I just went with the flow... assuming he was garbage because of PP etc.
Maybe his hands were tied?
KarmaPolice
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If we could get Sprong for cheap, I'd be all over that.
I kind of want to see Josh Currie get a chance, he's produced consistently well down there over the past 2 years and just signed his NHL deal last summer. Undrafted player who's worked his way through the ranks (junior, ECHL, and finally the AHL), so it's hard not to cheer for him.
Inb4 sprong for Puljujarvi. 
Seriously though, looking forward to seeing how JP does in Bakersfield. Yamo as well but realistically he should probably spend the season down there. JP I think you'd be wanting to call up at some point if he gets his game together.
It's nice to see the team in Bakersfield performing well, shows promise for the coming years in Edmonton
Seriously though, looking forward to seeing how JP does in Bakersfield. Yamo as well but realistically he should probably spend the season down there. JP I think you'd be wanting to call up at some point if he gets his game together.
It's nice to see the team in Bakersfield performing well, shows promise for the coming years in Edmonton
Shathar
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I"m watching the Bakersfield game right now. It's great hockey. I'm so glad those two were finally sent there. If we can get our prospects used to winning it'll trickle up one day guaranteed.
ChaoticOrange
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I think callups are more likely but you don’t often hear reports of Chia scouting players personally...
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Your right I actually meant to type just wing.
Benson Marody Hebig is the top line.
Currie was in Marody’s spot when Marody was up.
Hebig was playing left wing on the 3rd line before he worked his way up.
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Todd from Leduc
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I see this as a positive. Some more experienced guys have stepped up and expanded the depth chart and it gives Jesse and Yammer a chance to develope with more mins until the log jam clears.
Is it bad that I'm more excited for condors highlights than oilers games now?
If this ends his career then the kid was clearly never going to succeed.
Yes build the kids confidence by putting him against top competition when he was constantly turning over the puck and making major mistakes against 4th liners.
He is far from ready for that role. Smart move sending him down. Needs to learn the basics....such as not following the puck aimlessly in our own end.
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I watch a lot of VAN games.
They work MUCH harder than a lot of players on Edmonton's roster. Look much more eager
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Going to be really interesting to see what kind of production Jesse will put up in Bakersfield.
I have a feeling Yamamoto will make the transition quite easily and put up a lot of points in AHL once he gets his feet wet. Jesse I'm not so sure about, but I'm hoping he can prove everyone wrong and light the lamp consistently.
I have a feeling Yamamoto will make the transition quite easily and put up a lot of points in AHL once he gets his feet wet. Jesse I'm not so sure about, but I'm hoping he can prove everyone wrong and light the lamp consistently.
