The Justin Schultz Sweepstakes

[nikyc]

If Edmonton picks Yakupov tomorrow chances are they get Schultz. If they pick Murray, then I think he signs with Vancouver.

 

[Ainec]

If Edmonton picks Yakupov tomorrow chances are they get Schultz. If they pick Murray, then I think he signs with Vancouver.

Well if this is the thinking then it's even more obvious who Edmonton will be selecting tomorrow..

I don't think so, either way I don't see this draft effecting the outcome of his decision

 

[FlareKnight]

Yeah, I think whatever his decision the draft isn't going to really matter. It is going to be interesting to see where he goes in the end though.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

If Edmonton picks Yakupov tomorrow chances are they get Schultz. If they pick Murray, then I think he signs with Vancouver.

If Vancouver was on the top of Garrison's list and if they knew this, they would go for him instead of Schultz.

 

[Hossa]

Can't think of any reasons why he wouldn't pick Edm. He would be playing with a very young team who will be a powerhouse in a couple years. He loves the city apparently. He would get top 4 playing time on the blueline, plus I'm sure Edm has been really pushing for him. He would also look great playing with Klefbom

Source? You don't see that said very often.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Edmonton makes sense for youth but i'm still holding hope he wants to come to his favourite/home team, the Canucks.

 

[Tacos]

I chose Vancouver but I could also see him going to Minnesota

 

[Mason10]

Would love for him to come to the Canucks, but realistically, i'd say Edmonton.

 

[stish]

Source? You don't see that said very often.

By people who've never lived there, yes. But anyone who's lived there knows Edmonton's a great city.

 

[Fourier]

Edmonton makes sense for youth but i'm still holding hope he wants to come to his favourite/home team, the Canucks.

The bolded part is really true. Young hockey players have typically really enjoyed playing in Edmonton. The city is hockey mad, even more so than Toronto. These kids have the keys to the town but are for the most part left pretty much alone. When they are young and single, hockey dominates almost all aspects of their life in-season, so things like the weather and the isolation of the city are really not much of an issue.

Most young hockey players want to be the center of the universe so a place like Edmonton is an exciting environment to play in. The few who do not could have a tough time in town. But even then if they preform well there will be no problem.

It gets more complicated with older players who have families and no roots in the city.

 

[ehhteen]

Hopefully he signs in Edmonotn. It would be sweet, haha.

 

[Hossa]

By people who've never lived there, yes. But anyone who's lived there knows Edmonton's a great city.

Has Schultz ever lived there? If not, it's still probably a fair question then, isn't it.

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

For once, I want to see a highly sought after free agent turn down the likes of New York, Toronto, Vancouver, etc. for Edmonton. It would do wonders for their image.

 

[Crabapple]

If Edmonton picks Yakupov tomorrow chances are they get Schultz. If they pick Murray, then I think he signs with Vancouver.

Well thats an easy choice. Yakupov + Schultz or Murray

Seems easy to me

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

For once, I want to see a highly sought after free agent turn down the likes of New York, Toronto, Vancouver, etc. for Edmonton. It would do wonders for their image.

Ya he's probably the player I hope the Canucks land the most but, to me, it wouldn't really feel like a snub if he went to the Oilers. As a young guy it would be intriguing to be on such a young squad.

TO would bug me right now, but that's only becuase of the current fued with their fans on Luongo's value.

 

[bobg1]

The Maple Leafs

 

[Rorschach]

If he wants to learn how to be a good defenseman in the NHL, LA would be a good fit.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

So any news now that he's alowed to talk with other teams?

 

[Twindad*]

So any news now that he's alowed to talk with other teams?

Is he? I thought it wasn't until July 1?

 

[Wingsfan2965*]

So any news now that he's alowed to talk with other teams?

I read something about talking to Toronto Tuesday and then opening himself to offers on Wednesday.

 

[s7ark]

Source? You don't see that said very often.

His pre draft info listed Edmonton as his favorite city to visit. That was a while ago of course, but I doubt he has completely soured on the city since then.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

Is he? I thought it wasn't until July 1?

Draft day was the day he could start talking to other teams.

So no he wasn't meeting Toronto on tuesday.

 

[Pucklington]

I read something about talking to Toronto Tuesday and then opening himself to offers on Wednesday.

I highly doubt that. That would have been all over TSN. Not to mention the fact that no one seems to know what is happening with Schultz.

Also, I believe that may qualify as tampering if Toronto has booked a meeting with Schultz before June 25. So basically none of this should have, or will come out until tomorrow at 5 pm.

I also read somewhere that he said he is going to sign in Edmonton.

I kid, I kid...

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

I doubt he goes to Toronto, there is a big logjam at the Blue line now that Riley have been added, if he choose Toronto he should be aware that there will be a lot of players he'll have to fight with for a spot.

 

[keslerburrows]

Vancouver or Edmonton. It wouldn't make sense for TO to get Schultz at this point.