AddyTheWrath
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Figured we’d consolidate all roster moves and training camp discussion in a single thread (loans ending in Europe, players moving up/down, discussing NHL and taxi squad lineups, etc).
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Will there be any pre season games?
I would rather see guys like Bouchard, Benson and McLeod playing games overseas than sticking with the team and not playing at all. At the same time I’m sure those guys want to come over to take a crack at making the team. I assume the Oilers can call them back over if an AHL season begins at a later date?
I think they’d go to the AHLCan they re-loaned out if they all get cut from the roster?
We got Turris as 3C and I'm sure Kahun would rather be on Drai's line.I suspect Dominik Kahun will be heading to Edmonton soon, too.
After watching him play at center during the Magentasport Cup (DEL pre-season tournament) for 7 games, I am beginning to wonder if he might be an option as 3rd line center, depending on how well the other wingers work or in case of injuries. Not sure how well his center play, including faceoffs (he was 69 for 113 at the dot), will translate to the NHL, but until now I had not even considered this an option, now I could actually see it. But even if he does play on the wing all the time, it can't hurt to have a winger who could be capable of winning a draw.
Hi folks, not sure how many of you addicts already subscribe to THG, but thought I’d Post this here for those who are looking for off-season content:
Assuming the top 4 lines would be the opening night lineup. There’s lots of offensive potential through the lineup but the one thing that does worry me is who’s going to be out there in the defensive situations and on the PK. Nuge and Archibald would be the obvious ones there I guess, but past that it’s an interesting discussion. Gotta think Turris and Haas would probably get a long look in training camp for those situations, and I know Pulju had been doing a lot of PK work in Finland so maybe he’s another option? I kinda think this is why Khaira is going to get a really long leash this year since that’s a role he can fill in well at. Kinda think he gets a bump up over Ennis or Haas in this scenario.
Assuming the top 4 lines would be the opening night lineup. There’s lots of offensive potential through the lineup but the one thing that does worry me is who’s going to be out there in the defensive situations and on the PK. Nuge and Archibald would be the obvious ones there I guess, but past that it’s an interesting discussion. Gotta think Turris and Haas would probably get a long look in training camp for those situations, and I know Pulju had been doing a lot of PK work in Finland so maybe he’s another option? I kinda think this is why Khaira is going to get a really long leash this year since that’s a role he can fill in well at. Kinda think he gets a bump up over Ennis or Haas in this scenario.
Assuming the top 4 lines would be the opening night lineup. There’s lots of offensive potential through the lineup but the one thing that does worry me is who’s going to be out there in the defensive situations and on the PK. Nuge and Archibald would be the obvious ones there I guess, but past that it’s an interesting discussion. Gotta think Turris and Haas would probably get a long look in training camp for those situations, and I know Pulju had been doing a lot of PK work in Finland so maybe he’s another option? I kinda think this is why Khaira is going to get a really long leash this year since that’s a role he can fill in well at. Kinda think he gets a bump up over Ennis or Haas in this scenario.
Assuming the top 4 lines would be the opening night lineup. There’s lots of offensive potential through the lineup but the one thing that does worry me is who’s going to be out there in the defensive situations and on the PK. Nuge and Archibald would be the obvious ones there I guess, but past that it’s an interesting discussion. Gotta think Turris and Haas would probably get a long look in training camp for those situations, and I know Pulju had been doing a lot of PK work in Finland so maybe he’s another option? I kinda think this is why Khaira is going to get a really long leash this year since that’s a role he can fill in well at. Kinda think he gets a bump up over Ennis or Haas in this scenario.
Just because one does not make the opening night roster does not mean he could not end up playing 40+ out of 56 games this season.I think Stauffer is overlooking at how important the PK was to the team's progression last season. Haas doesn't bring enough to the table at even strength to offset the value that Khaira brings to the table on the PK.
I'm not sure what to expect out of guys like Turris, Ennis and to a lesser extent Kahun when it comes to playing down a man. But I wouldn't be surprised to see Tippet put them to task seeing as they're going to be relied upon as veteran guys.