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 Adam
Messages: 6877
Registered: August 2005
Location: Edmonton, AB
6 Cups
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| Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 28 January 2020 09:47 |
I meant Jones, in response to your ‘Can Caleb Jones accomplish any more learning in the AHL?’ question. But. Thanks for the reminder about Benning’s conditioning stint.
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I always think a young player can learn more, no matter what league they play in. Jones hasn't dominated the AHL - so if he were demoted it wouldn't be terrible for him and I think he can learn a lot being one of the top guys there.
That said, the Oilers have been playing him on his wrong side here partnered with Russell - that almost suggests the coach trusts him more than Russell. I wouldn't mind seeing how he looked playing his strong side with Benning for a couple games.
That would mean sitting out the $4MM man, which could be create a bit of a stir, and may not be helpful if there seems to be a trade market for Russell. I'd chat with the GM before I sat out #4 but I'm sure not against doing it.
"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
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