Friedman: We would all be surprised if Campbell isn't an Edmonton Oiler

[KCC]

It was clear he isn't going back to Toronto and obviously now we see they got Matt Murray so that pretty much seals it. He heads to EDM and Kuemper probably to Washington.

 

[snipes]

He will become an instant fan favorite, he gives it his all every single night and is so humble. So hard not to cheer for the guy.

That’s good to hear, he came across really likeable in his interviews while a Leafs player and I would say the same thing even if he doesn’t sign here.

Hyman has become adored here for as much the man he is off the ice. I always tell my son playing hockey to play the game like Hyman and be the type of person that he is off the ice, not sure I can pay a bigger compliment to a guy.

Like Toronto, people in hockey mad Alberta pay attention to everything. Those things and character traits get noticed, even if we have shitty media the fans will pay attention to post game interviews and form their own opinions.

Campbell strikes me as that same genuinely humble, hard working, and caring person towards his teammates and community that Hyman has. Those guys are winners in life in whatever field they endeavour upon in their careers.

Also Campbell and Skinner >>> Smith and Koskinen.

 

[Chips]

Jack's a great dude...I'll never want anything other than success for that guy.

I really hope he settles into his contract, plays consistent and stops being so hard on himself.

We were good to him..but the last thing I'd want is a bloated contract and fans turning on him (so I'm conflicted)

I'm at the point where I'm okay with the Oilers signing him.

I get what you’re saying, but at the same time holy shit if he’s hard on himself, wait til Edmonton media sours on him

 

[Ciao]

Jack just lost his leverage.

Edmonton would now be bidding against itself.

 

[TheNumber4]

Was an offer to Campbell from the Leafs ever leaked ???

I get what you’re saying, but at the same time holy shit if he’s hard on himself, wait til Edmonton media sours on him

Edmonton media is like 6 dudes. And only 1 of them has the potential to be a douche and he’s a joke and irrelevant in the market.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Was an offer to Campbell from the Leafs ever leaked ???


Edmonton media is like 6 dudes. And only 1 of them has the potential to be a douche and he’s a joke and irrelevant in the market.

This is inaccurate.

 

[TheNumber4]

This is inaccurate.

Close enough. And most of edmonton media are reasonable and supportive of the team and it’s players.

Only Spec and Mathesson are somewhat abrasive

 

[AcerComputer]

What is with EDM and having TOR sloppy seconds?

 

[OilWagon]

What is with EDM and having TOR sloppy seconds?

Going after the players Dubas wants to get rid of seems like a good strategy so far.

 

[Zerotonine]

What is with EDM and having TOR sloppy seconds?

Dunno how they can be called Sloppy seconds when they have more success in edmonton then Toronto

 

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Now that the Leafs got Murray, Jack is 100% an Oiler.

Why are the Oilers always waiting to take Toronto‘s cast aways

 

[Evilsports]

We know the 5x5. everyone seems to know Campbell is going to sign with Oilers.

There should be a tampering investigation requested as soon as this signing becomes official.

You should probably call the league. Or Dubas. Or the cops!

 

[Ace]

Toronto fans trying to take victory laps the day they acquire Matt Murray is a look

 

[lakai17]

Friedman used to talk down on the Oilers for years, now he's riding shotgun on the bandwagon

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Close enough. And most of edmonton media are reasonable and supportive of the team and it’s players.

Only Spec and Mathesson are somewhat abrasive

Sorry man. If management is ready to cut ties with a player, they'll, nearly without exception, fall in line with breathless takedowns of that player. Most of them are quite shameless about it, and it's usually a transparent effort to present a convenient sacrifice to the public while insulating the perennially incompetent management of this franchise.

 

[Barrsy]

Yes, so the answer is 5X4. Issue is Holland is always hellbent on giving the extra year. Wanted to do it with Hyman, wanted to do it with Markstrom.

Holland only wants to do it to reduce the cap hit. He doesnt want that extra year. But the player wants X total

 

[TheNumber4]

What is with EDM and having TOR sloppy seconds?

It’s not sloppy seconds. It’s targeting undervalued assets.

Look at Hyman and his career year here and monster playoffs performance.

Ceci finally figuring out NHL defence, whilst also putting up career numbers for offense

Barrie too. Hit a career high here and just last year finally figured out how to not be a liability in his own end.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Now that the Leafs got Murray, Jack is 100% an Oiler.

Why are the Oilers always waiting to take Toronto‘s cast aways

Have you ever seen those videos of people adopting abused animals who are all disheveled and on the brink of death, then over time, with attentive care, they begin to regain their health and joy to the point that they end up flourishing? That's what happens when players are rescued from the Leafs.

 

[Barrsy]

What is with EDM and having TOR sloppy seconds?

Yes, Toronto not signing Hyman was a smart play.

 

[TheNumber4]

Have you ever seen those videos of people adopting abused animals who are all disheveled and on the brink of death, then over time, with attentive care, they begin to regain their health and joy to the point that they end up flourishing? That's what happens when players are rescued from the Leafs.

Like.

 

[AcerComputer]

Have you ever seen those videos of people adopting abused animals who are all disheveled and on the brink of death, then over time, with attentive care, they begin to regain their health and joy to the point that they end up flourishing? That's what happens when players are rescued from the Leafs.

We'll return the favour when McDavid is a UFA.

 

[TheNumber4]

Sorry man. If management is ready to cut ties with a player, they'll, nearly without exception, fall in line with breathless takedowns of that player. Most of them are quite shameless about it, and it's usually a transparent effort to present a convenient sacrifice to the public while insulating the perennially incompetent management of this franchise.

I’d say Spec crosses the line between criticism to attack. But most of the media is chill and rational. Cult of hockey guys, lowtide, Gregor… they just move on respectfully.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

We'll return the favour when McDavid is a UFA.

I mean, if you consider a first-round exit flourishing then have at it, Michael Vick.

 

[TheNumber4]

We'll return the favour when McDavid is a UFA.

We made him Highest paid player in the League without any toxic public contract negotiations, provided him with the 2nd best player in the League and perfect trigger man and now best friend in Draisaitl, provided him with an environment where he can win all the individual trophies he wants and he has, gave him free reign to essentially GM the team as he sees fit, allowed him to do whatever he wanted in relation to his injury, never held back ice time from him with some abusive coach like Babcock, the fanbase nor the media has never nor will ever blame him for any of the failures of the Oilers, and we’ve now provided him an environment where he can win in the playoffs and challenge for a Cup.

I think McDavid is doing just fine. If he wants more, he’s been listening to too much Sportsnet.

 

[North Cole]

We'll return the favour when McDavid is a UFA.

Nah. By bringing TOR to EDM, McDavid doesn't need to go to TOR.

Holland galaxy brain