Bryanbryoil
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- Sep 13, 2004
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Wonder what Strome's injury is significant. Would be frustrating if he can't start the season.
It give us a longer look at McLeod as an added bonus.
Wonder what Strome's injury is significant. Would be frustrating if he can't start the season.
Wonder what Strome's injury is significant. Would be frustrating if he can't start the season.
Sounded like a tweakWonder what Strome's injury is significant. Would be frustrating if he can't start the season.
TM had a quote about certain players not necessarily being bad, but just not doing more. While there are others exceeding expectations and leaving others behind.So Rieder could face being the 4th line LW if Kailer does well and Strome is healthy. Rieder-Brodziak-Kassian/Chiasson should be a very good defensive 4th line that can chip in offensively. That is what depth does to a team.
Sounded like a tweak
TM had a quote about certain players not necessarily being bad, but just not doing more. While there are others exceeding expectations and leaving others behind.
Sounds like Aberg, Caggiula and Reider are the ones he was talking about according to Struds.
The sad thing as Struds pointed out Reider is going to get chances just because of that contract and because he's Draistil's friend.None of them have showed well at camp. I'm surprised at Rieder with this being a contract year for him.
The sad thing as Struds pointed out Reider is going to get chances just because of that contract and because he's Draistil's friend.
Sounded like a tweak
The sad thing as Struds pointed out Reider is going to get chances just because of that contract and because he's Draistil's friend.
Reider should be given chances. He has had success in the NHL over multiple seasons. Aberg and Cagguila are replacement level players. Neither has shown much, if anything, in the NHL (save for maybe a few good games). If they arent performing, they can be left behind
Agreed, very different scenarios. Only Rieder has the proven NHL track record. He'll get more chances for sure.
He's had minor success. Not sure how many chances I'd be willing to give the guy. Can't be sitting here at x-mas still trying to figure out what is going on with himReider should be given chances. He has had success in the NHL over multiple seasons. Aberg and Cagguila are replacement level players. Neither has shown much, if anything, in the NHL (save for maybe a few good games). If they arent performing, they can be left behind
Reider should be given chances. He has had success in the NHL over multiple seasons. Aberg and Cagguila are replacement level players. Neither has shown much, if anything, in the NHL (save for maybe a few good games). If they arent performing, they can be left behind
Reider shouldn't consider himself a vet. He's a guy that never received a qualifying offer. He should be taking this as a wake call.Not sure a lot of vets put much stock into camp anyway.
Normally something you play through in the regular season. Preseason is just extra cautious.TM said groin for Strome, its tender, never know how long they last, didnt say a tear or anything. Just tender.
I'd never play through one again. Worse and stupidest injury to deal with that I ever had.Normally something you play through in the regular season. Preseason is just extra cautious.
I still really don't understand what's going on with McLeod, other than it just being an acknowledgement of hard work and thinking that it will motivate him to take the next year very seriously. There's no spot for him on the team, unless they think he's playing as well as Yamamoto, which I just don't see at all.
If anything the way they're setting rosters this preseason gives the appearance that Strome's spot is up for grabs, as that's the one spot that continues to rotate around (McLeod, now Khaira). But there's no way McLeod is taking Strome's spot and Strome is going to play on the fourth line.
I guess I'm just wondering what we're doing here.
The Oilers tried Benning in the top 4 last year and he was nothing short of a disaster. He's fine as a bottom pairing guy in a limited role but if the Oilers are serious in developing this guy they need to stop playing him above his ability.
I actually like the kid but he doesn't belong in a top 4 role, especially not at the moment.
I hope not. We need Strome to have a good year. People dreaming about MacLeod replacing him right now are just that. Dreaming. 1 rookie on the team this year please. Not counting Kostenen. Maybe 2 with Bouchard and Yamamoto.It's possible they have someone interested in Strome+ for a dman.
I hope not. We need Strome to have a good year. People dreaming about MacLeod replacing him right now are just that. Dreaming. 1 rookie on the team this year please. Not counting Kostenen. Maybe 2 with Bouchard and Yamamoto.
We would have no right shot centerman if we lose strome. Team needs that for faceoffs sometimes. I am of the mindset that it's better to stockpile centers than wingers.I think we should keep Strome, but I do think Khaira might be ready for the step up to 3C.
Depth is a handy thing to have in today's NHL.
Even on his off-side, Russell is a better option there than Benning.
We would have no right shot centerman if we lose strome. Team needs that for faceoffs sometimes. I am of the mindset that it's better to stockpile centers than wingers.