Rumor: Spencer Foo To Make FA Signing Decision in June (upd 6/27: Agrees to sign with CGY)

[McDaddy]

Justin Williams and Jaromir Jagr are other quality veterans that might take a one year deal to play here.

Then there's Radulov. He wants big term and dollars, which we can't offer him, but if he gets nothing else, he might take big $ on a one year contract here to boost his numbers.

There are many options out there when you can dangle McDavid in front of these veterans - and all of these options would contribute more than Foo, who doesn't have much of a chance of even making this team.

People need to calm down.

I don't know if the McDavid factor really is all that enticing to FA's, because I don't see Williams or Jagr coming here IMO. If Foo doesn't sign to play with the two of the best centres in the game, but goes to a crumbling Detroit or mediocre Calgary, then the McD factor isn't really a thing.

Realistically, Foo has just as much of a chance as Pulju would coming out of training camp. You have to remember that Foo is a bit older, and a bit more developed than he was especially considering the fact that he's actually been playing NA hockey his whole life. We saw that was the big issue for JP.

Oh yeah, and we're not even on the list anymore.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I don't know if the McDavid factor really is all that enticing to FA's, because I don't see Williams or Jagr coming here IMO. If Foo doesn't sign to play with the two of the best centres in the game, but goes to a crumbling Detroit or mediocre Calgary, then the McD factor isn't really a thing.

Realistically, Foo has just as much of a chance as Pulju would coming out of training camp. You have to remember that Foo is a bit older, and a bit more developed than he was especially considering the fact that he's actually been playing NA hockey his whole life. We saw that was the big issue for JP.

Oh yeah, and we're not even on the list anymore.

We've been left off of tweets before. I haven't seen anything saying the Oilers are out.

 

[Supermassive]

Wouldn't be surprised if the online treatment of Eberle helps dissuade him from signing here. Better to develop in a better system, away from the fishbowl.

 

[JarvisFunk]

Wouldn't be surprised if the online treatment of Eberle helps dissuade him from signing here. Better to develop in a better system, away from the fishbowl.

Well if hes one dimensional, afraid of contact and conflict and disuaded by the challenge of a big market, I wouldnt want him anyways.

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

Regarding the bad Eberle and Puljujarvi AHL comparison.

Eberle was "tearing up" the AHL in his draft was in a nine and eleven game sample size.

Also in his draft +1 and +2 year.

Eberle also had the benefit of playing on North American ice in juniors. JP did not.

So of course there should be a a bit of a learning curve here. Let's stop posting stats with no context though.

 

[shoop]

Regarding the bad Eberle and Puljujarvi AHL comparison.

Eberle was "tearing up" the AHL in his draft was in a nine and eleven game sample size.

Also in his draft +1 and +2 year.

Eberle also had the benefit of playing on North American ice in juniors. JP did not.

So of course there should be a a bit of a learning curve here. Let's stop posting stats with no context though.

Thanks for that. The real context for the stats being posted was merely to continue the never ending attacks on the Oilers.

Pulju might be well ready to play in the NHL this season. Any reasonable post on the Oilers RW depth at least has to address the possibility of Pulju being on the Oilers next season.

 

[SK13]

Regarding the bad Eberle and Puljujarvi AHL comparison.

Eberle was "tearing up" the AHL in his draft was in a nine and eleven game sample size.

Also in his draft +1 and +2 year.

Eberle also had the benefit of playing on North American ice in juniors. JP did not.

So of course there should be a a bit of a learning curve here. Let's stop posting stats with no context though.

Eberle had an underwhelming Draft +1 as well. We kind of ignore that because that World Juniors were a thing and he is legitimately one of the most historied U20 players to ever play internationally. In Draft+2 he broke out in the WHL in a big way.

I'm slightly concerned for Pulju, but there are factors here I think we need to acknowledge. This is a dude who didn't speak the language, who was allowed to flounder here for months in the name of providing him with some continuity. By the time went sent him to YET ANOTHER foreign Country to play hockey more at his level, he had new coaches, new players and new circumstances to get used to. I'm very interested in seeing his first 30 games this year in the AHL. I think it will tell the tale of what kind of prospect he really is.

The idea of playing him in the NHL is absurd. There is no possible scenario where he should start with the Edmonton Oilers. I don't really care what his preseason looks like. Even Draisaitl was forced down into the AHL for a time in October 2015.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

I hope we're as likely as Det and Cgy even though those two were specifically referenced in the tweet. It'd be nice to have some RW depth for a change. Wouldn't you want to play for the team that has the highest chance at a cup?

 

[Psychoil]

Not sure who this is, but if true, moar good news for our off season

 

[McShogun99]

Wouldn't be surprised if the online treatment of Eberle helps dissuade him from signing here. Better to develop in a better system, away from the fishbowl.

That's every Canadian fanbase. There's quite a few players that won't play in Canada.

 

[Spawn]

Not sure who this is, but if true, moar good news for our off season

He's a nobody who makes rumours up.

Not saying the Flames wont sign Foo, as the fit makes sense. But if he does, this guy doesn't have some inside track he's just got a 33% chance at guessing right.

 

[Del Preston]

Not sure who this is, but if true, moar good news for our off season

Meh. If it happens, oh well. But this guy tweets a lot of garbage. iirc he said a bunch of stuff last summer that never happened. His last four "rumours" were all wrong.

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 22
.@NHLFlames are closing in on @NYIslanders D Travis Hamonic from what I'm told. Sounds like a 1st round pick & Sam Bennett are the pieces...

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 22
Kris Russell is set to re-signs with the @EdmontonOilers in the next 24-48 hours. 4 years/$18M with a full NMC is what I'm told. #Oilers

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 16
The asking price for @NYIslanders D Travis Hamonic is a top 6 F, 1st round pick & a prospect. #Islanders

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 16
I can confirm that jordan Eberle will be traded by 3 pm on Saturday #oilers


Even stats he tweets out are incorrect. lol

 

[McDaddy]

Sorry, but if he lands in Calgary over us, he's reached ultimate tool status in my eyes.

 

[Weitz]

Sorry, but if he lands in Calgary over us, he's reached ultimate tool status in my eyes.

Why? They have just as little RW depth as we do. And I wouldn't be surprised if they finish higher than us in the standings. There is no reason going there would be a bad choice.

 

[McDaddy]

Why? They have just as little RW depth as we do. And I wouldn't be surprised if they finish higher than us in the standings. There is no reason going there would be a bad choice.

It would just be silly. Why not come play with McDavid and co? Why would you want to go to an organization crumbling from the top threatening relocation? Why coax the entire fan base into thinking we were the favourite for his signing?

Forget about RW depth, both teams are somewhat weak at that point. But Calgary? Really? Just a real bonehead move. Guy seems to care about getting a quick paycheck and a 4th line roster spot rather than developing into a stud on a solid team that has championship potential within the next 3-5 years.

 

[VainGretzky]

Only way he is signing with Flames is if they offered him max ELC, like I said Chia should leak out he is interested in Doan and Iginla just so flames over pay for them.

 

[VainGretzky]

Meh. If it happens, oh well. But this guy tweets a lot of garbage. iirc he said a bunch of stuff last summer that never happened. His last four "rumours" were all wrong.

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 22
.@NHLFlames are closing in on @NYIslanders D Travis Hamonic from what I'm told. Sounds like a 1st round pick & Sam Bennett are the pieces...

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 22
Kris Russell is set to re-signs with the @EdmontonOilers in the next 24-48 hours. 4 years/$18M with a full NMC is what I'm told. #Oilers

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 16
The asking price for @NYIslanders D Travis Hamonic is a top 6 F, 1st round pick & a prospect. #Islanders

Joshua Marshall‏ @JMarshyBosco93 Jun 16
I can confirm that jordan Eberle will be traded by 3 pm on Saturday #oilers


Even stats he tweets out are incorrect. lol

He also says Oilers are close to a one year deal on Wideman

 

[Del Preston]

He also says Oilers are close to a one year deal on Wideman

And talking to Iginla. Teams can't contact players until 10pm MT tonight.

Something tells me the Oilers aren't going to risk a tampering charge on bad defenseman and a 40-year-old.

 

[Supermassive]

That's every Canadian fanbase. There's quite a few players that won't play in Canada.

No question. Might not want to be under the microscope in his hometown though.

 

[MoneyGuy]

I hope we're as likely as Det and Cgy even though those two were specifically referenced in the tweet. It'd be nice to have some RW depth for a change. Wouldn't you want to play for the team that has the highest chance at a cup?

Ok, Pittsburgh it is then.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Ok, Pittsburgh it is then.

Hahaha I meant out of the short listed teams (Detroit, Calgary, Las Vegas, Edmonton)

 

[Aceboogie]

Hahaha the flames are just lapping us now this offseason

 

[jebs]

Only way he is signing with Flames is if they offered him max ELC, like I said Chia should leak out he is interested in Doan and Iginla just so flames over pay for them.

Every team is offering him max ELC.

I don't think Foo is anything special at all, the only reason he is sought after is because he's free. In saying that it's nice to have hometown talent.

Tho as an Oilers fan, he's seen what the Oilers have done in the last week, he's probably been a bit turned off.

 

[MoneyGuy]

Tho as an Oilers fan, he's seen what the Oilers have done in the last week, he's probably been a bit turned off.

Why? Because we drafted a midget who is at least two or three years away? If that deters him then maybe we don't want him.

 

[SecretOilersFan]

Every team is offering him max ELC.

I don't think Foo is anything special at all, the only reason he is sought after is because he's free. In saying that it's nice to have hometown talent.

Tho as an Oilers fan, he's seen what the Oilers have done in the last week, he's probably been a bit turned off.

No more likely its because of family reasons, contract, playing time or just the city in general. Doesn't matter if Calgary had a better offseason and got better value in trades we still have the guys known as Connor McDavid and Drai the #1 and #8 point producers in the league and a top 10 offense any winger would not shy away from that.

So in reality its probably not a sports related factor many players tend to make decisions not just on potential for success but also for family and personal reasons just like anyone who is looking for a job. Also they have left us off before I doubt were out just yet.

Honestly he might get more time in Calgary and if he is attached to AB Calgary offers him the best chance to prove himself without having to go out of province.