Proposal: Trade Rumours and Proposals Thread: Frozen, The Vegas Musical..... Draft 6/21
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MoneyGuy
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Jimmi McJenkins
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nhlisajoke
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Question for anyone here. What's with this long, drawn out process of this kid deciding where he's going to play? Is there a specific time or day that he needs to decide?
I'm clueless about the process so just thought I'd ask.
I believe union college has three semesters and the last one ends sometime in June. He wanted to finish the school year before making his choice.
Plus I think he wants to see how teams thin out after the ED.
I think he is waiting till after the expansion draft just to see where the chips land.
Final 5 teams rumored to be: Edmonton, Vegas, Philly, Calgary, and Detroit.
I don't how high Edmonton will be up there. I think if they had already traded Eberle he would have signed but he might be concerned about JP and Eberle being ahead of him on the depth chart.
and Foo
I definitely could see Foo, Slepy and Pulju all capable of playing up and down the line up for us for years to come
nhlisajoke
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His college doesn't finish its last semester until June. He indicated his plan was always to decide at the end of June. It really only seems long because the Edmonton media started reporting on it once his hockey season was over.
On providing some clarity regarding the timing of how things will play out:
"Our school semester runs through the start of June. Then, I’ll be home within the first couple weeks of June and then I’ll probably start to figure things out before making a decision near the end of June."
SDig14
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He's a UFA, so no real deadline.
Seems as though he has a few teams on the short list already (Philly, Detroit, Edmonton, Calgary, etc.). My guess is they just want to wait until expansion is over to see what all of the teams look like afterwards. Especially Vegas.
Likely trying to balance who can pay him and where he can get lots of ice time.
McDrai
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nhlisajoke
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No RW depth?
He did the same tour there as in Edmonton and they are considered one of the finalists. So I am not sure what you are trying to say. I mean I certainly wouldn't but if it meant a chance at a better career I am sure I would think about it.
AVE MAN
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Haha I agree. It would be fun to sign Iggy and announce that the signing was done to allow Iginla to enter the hall of fame as an Oiler - his home team.
OILSLICK94
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I think the fact this is dragging out, means the "hometown" kid doesn't want to face the pressure of playing at home. I bet he is going elsewhere which is a shame.
Rumor on the Main Boards saying its the Red Wings.
Jimmi McJenkins
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Why would you sign with the Wings, seriously, where do you think that team is headed.
Del Preston
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It's not a rumour. The article just says Detroit is one of the teams on his short list.
Sure, that's a different discussion though.
If we're talking 'players we hate', Doan is not even in the same stratosphere as Kassian was. He was a guy who tried to decapitate an Oiler and then laughed about.
Oiler fans will come around on any player if they can play the sport properly.
Mcnotloilersfan
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I still have to wonder if he's waiting to see if we move Eberle or not. If his condition on signing with Edmonton revolves around that, it would make the deal that much better.
Eberle + for top 4 dman and Foo
Eberle + for top 4 dman and Foo
Jimmi McJenkins
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