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Subject: Adam Oates an Oiler
Posted by: Ira
- [46345416] Mon, Nov 17, 2003, 20:22
Guess how I feel. :) : ):) :)
Not too excited about the $1.95 mil tho |
| 1 | Board_Wiper
ID: 3310531717
Mon, Nov 17, 2003, 21:17
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Any word on the line combos?
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| 3 | Ira
ID: 46345416
Mon, Nov 17, 2003, 23:55
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I'll take a stab at it.
Smyth-Oates-Hemsky
Torres-York-Dvorak
Moreau-Horcoff-Pisani
Isbister/Chimera-Stoll/Chimera-Laraque
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| 4 | KrazyKoalaBears
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ID: 517553018
Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 00:17
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$1.95M for a guy who put up 78 points just 2 years ago isn't that bad. He took a dip in points last year because of playing for ANA. I wouldn't be surprised to see him surpass last years point total (45) even with fewer games.
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| 5 | Smackrat
ID: 1110581020
Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 02:01
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Actually he was injured last year. Even when he played, it probably still bothered him.
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| 6 | The Left Wings
ID: 6142019
Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 06:51
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Umm, his teammates in Anaheim last year were better than the Oilers this year. At least he had Paul Kariya and Petr Sykora. What does he have now? Ryan Smyth and Ales Hemsky? I'll take Anaheim from last season any time.
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| 7 | KrazyKoalaBears
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Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 08:30
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TLW, Kariya, Oates, and Sykora didn't start skating together until about halfway through the season, so it's not like he had a full season of play with them. Further, Smyth and Sykora are a wash as far as point potential and Hemsky is young and easily has 60-point potential (he already has 11 points in 16 games without Oates). If Smyth and Hemsky can put up 60+ points on the season, I think Oates should be able to do better than 45 with the remaining games. No matter what, I think this is a good signing for EDM. Veteran leadership from a class act guy who is still able to contribute on the ice and show the young guys a thing or two about playing in the NHL.
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| 8 | Ira
ID: 46345416
Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 17:57
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I know we didn't get screwed by him getting $1.95. Infact, I believe it's quite reasonable, but, unlike most teams, Edmonton can't just throw around money, we are extremely tight for budget. Heck, if Smyth got over 4 mil in compensation this year I guaruntee he'd be traded. 2 mil in Edmonton's case is about equivalent to 5 mil in most American cities.
I guess not paying Comrie helps.
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| 9 | Board_Wiper
ID: 3310531717
Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 18:36
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Edmonton also plays more wide open but Oates is a year older so I feel it's a wash. I'm expecting similar or lower numbers than last year seeing as how he's missed so many games already and will probably take a while to adjust fully.
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| 10 | KrazyKoalaBears
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ID: 517553018
Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 19:54
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Ira, for just his offensive skills, I agree that $1.95M would be a bit hit for EDM. However, they get much more than that in a player like Oates, so even by EDM standards I think they got a bargain.
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| 11 | Ira
ID: 46345416
Tue, Nov 18, 2003, 20:24
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Board_Wiper, the main reasons we signed him was for leadership (we're 2nd youngest in the league), and faceoffs (ranked 27th, and our top faceoff man, Reasoner, is injured for 1 month +). His offence is just a bonus.
KKB, I agree Edmonton is getting their money's worth, even at their budget. I guess I'm just not used to seeing this type of signing in Edmonton.
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| 12 | sterdeus
ID: 291082712
Thu, Nov 27, 2003, 13:12
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I'm ust really excited!! I cant wait to see him skate! I'm up in Edm tomorrow to see the Oil's lick the Avs.
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| 13 | Die_Habs
ID: 53346218
Thu, Nov 27, 2003, 13:30
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sterdeus -> are you playing this year? I have 3 ultimate teams and Steve is to cheap to play.
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| 14 | Ira
ID: 46345416
Fri, Nov 28, 2003, 13:58
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Oates will debut tonite vs. Colorado
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