This day on March 28
None

Happy Birthday To: miker0x, GuyF, bigmike, graveyardshift, bluemiler, jrrd, Bobfromengland

F.A.Q. Terms of Use F.A.Q. F.A.Q.
Members Members   Search Search     Register Register   Login Login   Home Home
 Oilers » Paul Messier gone too!
Switch to flat viewSwitch to tree viewCreate a new topicSubmit Reply
 Paul Messier gone too! [message #810967]
Wed, 03 August 2022 10:32 Go to next message
Adam  is currently offline Adam
Messages: 6765
Registered: August 2005
Location: Edmonton, AB

6 Cups

Quote:

Oilers News and Updates
@oilersaccess
Paul Messier is no longer a pro scout for the Oilers.


Last time we heard about Mark's brother, it was in relation to him pushing the team to pick up Derrick Brassard.

Pro scouting has been a weak spot for years, so new blood can't do much worse. And really, how many nepotism hires can a team maintain? If the administration wants to add any other sons or brothers, they have to clear out a little room.



"Thinking that a bad team's best players are the reason the team is bad is the "Tambellini re-signing Lennart Petrell" of sports opinions." @Woodguy55
#FireLowe #FireBobbyNicks #FireKenHolland #FireKeithGretzky

Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810968 is a reply to message #810967 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 12:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
NetBOG  is currently offline NetBOG
Messages: 2820
Registered: January 2006
Location: Parts Unknown

2 Cups

Oilers pro scouting has been horrific for as long as I can remember. Who's the last player they pulled off the scrap heap that has made any kind of a difference?


Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810971 is a reply to message #810968 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 12:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CrusaderPi  is currently offline CrusaderPi
Messages: 7596
Registered: December 2003
Location: AB Highway 100

6 Cups

NetBOG wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:17

Oilers pro scouting has been horrific for as long as I can remember. Who's the last player they pulled off the scrap heap that has made any kind of a difference?

I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?



Please do not feed the bears. Feeding the bears creates a dependent population unable to survive on their own. Bears.

Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810972 is a reply to message #810971 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 13:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kr55  is currently offline Kr55
Messages: 9446
Registered: May 2002
Location: Edmonton

6 Cups

CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:38

NetBOG wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:17

Oilers pro scouting has been horrific for as long as I can remember. Who's the last player they pulled off the scrap heap that has made any kind of a difference?

I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?


Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.



"We need to get better immediately. That starts today"
- Lowe, 2013

"Next year I would forecast as another developmental year"
- MacT, 2015

"In Brad we trust"
- All Oilers fans, Present Day

Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810973 is a reply to message #810972 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 13:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CrusaderPi  is currently offline CrusaderPi
Messages: 7596
Registered: December 2003
Location: AB Highway 100

6 Cups

Kr55 wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 13:13

CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:38

NetBOG wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:17

Oilers pro scouting has been horrific for as long as I can remember. Who's the last player they pulled off the scrap heap that has made any kind of a difference?

I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?


Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.

Fair point



Please do not feed the bears. Feeding the bears creates a dependent population unable to survive on their own. Bears.

Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810974 is a reply to message #810973 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 13:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CrudeRemarks  is currently offline CrudeRemarks
Messages: 1698
Registered: November 2010
Location: Edmonton

1 Cup

CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 13:39

Kr55 wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 13:13

CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:38

NetBOG wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:17

Oilers pro scouting has been horrific for as long as I can remember. Who's the last player they pulled off the scrap heap that has made any kind of a difference?

I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?


Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.

Fair point

Brought in an analytics whiz like Brad Holland. Not a trade precisely but a pretty big win for the organization.



You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you can get a lottery pick.


Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810978 is a reply to message #810974 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 14:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Adam  is currently offline Adam
Messages: 6765
Registered: August 2005
Location: Edmonton, AB

6 Cups

CrudeRemarks wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 13:42

CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 13:39

Kr55 wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 13:13

CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:38

NetBOG wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:17

Oilers pro scouting has been horrific for as long as I can remember. Who's the last player they pulled off the scrap heap that has made any kind of a difference?

I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?


Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.

Fair point

Brought in an analytics whiz like Brad Holland. Not a trade precisely but a pretty big win for the organization.


And to think Old Kenny only had to yell down to the basement to find him!



"Thinking that a bad team's best players are the reason the team is bad is the "Tambellini re-signing Lennart Petrell" of sports opinions." @Woodguy55
#FireLowe #FireBobbyNicks #FireKenHolland #FireKeithGretzky

Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810981 is a reply to message #810972 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 15:05 Go to previous message
NetBOG  is currently offline NetBOG
Messages: 2820
Registered: January 2006
Location: Parts Unknown

2 Cups

Kr55 wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 13:13

CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:38

NetBOG wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 12:17

Oilers pro scouting has been horrific for as long as I can remember. Who's the last player they pulled off the scrap heap that has made any kind of a difference?

I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?


Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.


I don't think it took a rocket surgeon to figure that one out. All questions were about character, not talent. No wonder he's gone if thats what he hangs his hat on.



Send a private message to this user  

 Re: Paul Messier gone too! [message #810970 is a reply to message #810967 ]
Wed, 03 August 2022 12:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kr55  is currently offline Kr55
Messages: 9446
Registered: May 2002
Location: Edmonton

6 Cups

Adam wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 10:32

Quote:

Oilers News and Updates
@oilersaccess
Paul Messier is no longer a pro scout for the Oilers.


Last time we heard about Mark's brother, it was in relation to him pushing the team to pick up Derrick Brassard.

Pro scouting has been a weak spot for years, so new blood can't do much worse. And really, how many nepotism hires can a team maintain? If the administration wants to add any other sons or brothers, they have to clear out a little room.


Brad Holland cleaning house!



"We need to get better immediately. That starts today"
- Lowe, 2013

"Next year I would forecast as another developmental year"
- MacT, 2015

"In Brad we trust"
- All Oilers fans, Present Day

Send a private message to this user  

 
Previous Topic:Oilers new ECHL affiliate
Next Topic:Oilers sign Janmark
Oilers NHL Minors Speculation For Sale 


Copyright © OilFans.com 1996-2022.
All content is property of OilFans.com and cannot be used without expressed, written consent from this site.
Questions, comments and suggestions can be directed to oilfans@OilFans.com
Privacy Statement


Hosted by LogicalHosting.ca