Player Discussion Would you want Zack Kassian as part of this team

[Jumptheshark]

simple yes or no answer

in full disclosure --I believe a person can rehabilate himself if he wants as I spent 20 years on the dark side of the moon

Kassian is a Scott Hartnell type player--but he has trouble keeping his head

but do you want a guy with his problems anywhere near the oilers dressing room?

Before Mactavish became a head coach and GM--he was a player who spent a full year in jail after getting behiind the wheel, drunk and taking a young girls life. Mact played a key part to two cup wins.

If at 00:01 it is announced that Kassian is an oiler--would you have a problem taking on a player with his history?

straight up yes or no answer

Zack Kassian is in level 2 of he nhl/nhlpa substance abuse program

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[McDeathbyCheerios*]

simple yes or no answer

in full disclosure --I believe a person can rehabilate himself if he wants as I spent 20 years on the dark side of the moon

Kassian is a Scott Hartnell type player--but he has trouble keeping his head

but do you want a guy with his problems anywhere near the oilers dressing room?

Before Mactavish became a head coach and GM--he was a player who spent a full year in jail after getting behiind the wheel, drunk and taking a young girls life. Mact played a key part to two cup wins.

If at 00:01 it is announced that Kassian is an oiler--would you have a problem taking on a player with his history?

straight up yes or no answer

Yes.

If he changes his attitude gets better at playing its a win. If not we let him walk.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

I welcome him with open arms.

I've had a certain family member go through similar issues, and he's on his way into his first rehab stint tomorrow. I hope every single day that it will help him turn his life around...and I just know that if he wants to change, he will.

So when a serviceable NHLer is going through similar issues, maybe I just want to see him succeed for my own selfish reasons, but to dislike him personally, and not afford him a chance based on past issues, just doesn't sit right with me.

As long as he shows remorse for his actions, and wants to get better, than by all means, I'll take him on my team any day.

 

[KCC]

If the Oil give him that chance that's perfectly fine with me. There's no loss in any of this if it is just for Scrivens. It's actually a win.

 

[McAsuno]

Can't vote atm, but count me in on yes. If he's able to solve his off ice issues and play like that annoying SOB like we dealt of him being a canuck, then I won't have an issue. (If he's an oiler tomorrow) its his last chance of playing in the NHL, so he better work his ass off.

Still dislike him for hurting and mocking Gags though.

 

[lakai17]

Oil need toughness

 

[Titsuple]

A real p.o.s but we need this in our line up

 

[Aerrol]

God no. We have enough problems without adding this potential disaster.

 

[McDNicks17]

Why not?

I haven't heard anything bad about his attitude.

It sounds like it was just a substance abuse problem. If he can stay clean, I don't really see the problem.

 

[The Head Crusher]

No, while we do need a player who can play with an edge, Kassian is too much of a liability. I would not want him on this team.

 

[oilz89*]

rather have him on that 4th line then gazdic. Kassian can actually play hockey. Gazdic just plain sucks

 

[The Nuge]

Absolutely. He's hard to play against, can drop the gloves with anyone, and find the back of the net. He's probably our fanbase's most hated player, but I'm sure we'd love him when he did those things to the other team

 

[McPuritania]

Undecided.

He's a dirt bag, but we need more dirt bags. I freakin' hate that guy though. Ugh. If he cleans up, and can help this team, I mean, yeah I guess, right? Ugh.

Undecided.

 

[Aceboogie]

Attitude is a major concern as ive heard from a former Canuck teammate. He isnt a good player, so why risk causing dressing room distractions

They should have a seperate dressing room for Kassian if hes dealt here. Then unleash him to go slash faces

 

[McMozesmadness]

Yes, but he'll be on one hell of a short leash.

The hope is that he has gotten over his personal issues and we're getting the best possible version of Kassian.

Worst case scenario, he ****s up and we tell him to not report for the year and don't resign him in the offseason.

 

[McMozesmadness]

I'll add that, like a lot of other posters, I hate Kassian. But I can easily put those feelings aside if he helps the team.

 

[RuneMcEres]

I detest Kassian, and I want no part of him. Pure filth. I'm sure he's not the centerpiece of the trade.

 

[Jeff Lebowski]

I'd definitely give him a shot. We could use that type of player on the roster. This team desperately needs something. They're so boring to watch right now. If Kassian can get his life together, he would be a great addition in our top six.

 

[oXo Cube]

Not a fan personally, but i trust Chia's and McLellan's judgement.

If they want him then I'll give him a shot I guess.

 

[Mr Positive]

I don't think Kassian is so bad. He has a drug problem, which is bad but can be dealt with. He is a physical player so he crosses the line once in a while, which is something we can use.

I don't think that hit on Gagner was intentional. If it were I wouldn't want him on the team. We don't need that.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Nope. Vancouver was smart to get rid of him for an asset.

 

[Rafters]

Too many nice guys on the team already

 

[thadd]

I voted yes, but I wanna take it back.
I thought he played LW.
Unless we actually trade Eberle we don't need another RW.

 

[oilers9799]

This whole he would affect the dressing room is non sense. He's worth the risk.

 

[Tyrolean]

The guy is deranged. No!