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Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year [message #811054 is a reply to message #811050 ]	Mon, 08 August 2022 15:51

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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 08 August 2022 14:41

Rocksteady wrote on Mon, 08 August 2022 14:23

RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 08 August 2022 08:24

I'm glad it's a 2 way as I don't see him as an NHLer on the Oilers. This isn't meant as a shot but I see Benson on the Oilers as the type of guys they had a few years ago when they didn't have enough depth. I was actually surprise he's back as I expected him to sign somewhere else, a team like Arizona is a good example as they want to be bad to get high picks but need live bodies to fill out a roster. I've said it before, in the NHL unless your skill level is elite elite, you need to be able to skate. I don't think he has the boots to play a regular spot.

I do. You're right "his boots", that is the knock against Benson - his skating/hustle. He can pass he can stick handle he can do a lot of good things. To be fair though, in the games he played last season he was a better skater and he changes his game a little bit to become a grinder.

Maybe it's me holding out a candle for him, I think there is a player there, a NHL level player. If he can just get back some foot speed.

I do think there are fans who maybe like the story of Benson from Edmonton being an Oiler that they overlook some things in his game. The game is getting faster so I think unless your skills are elite, it will be difficult for Benson to make an impact on the Oilers. I look at the Oilers as a team that is in win now mode so every position is important. I have no issue with Benson being on the team if he legit wins a job and is better than other guys but I am of the opinion that the time to try guys out are over for the Oilers. Other teams have the chance to get him for free last year, I think he passed through waivers twice so I don't think being worried about losing him on waivers is a factor. If he outright wins a job, great if he doesn't, go to Bakersfield and help Bourgault develop.

Aren't you the guy who gets upset about anyone bringing negativity to the table in relation to Oilers players, management, etc.?

Shouldn't you be dusting off your pom-poms, and considering buying a Benson jersey (now that he can get his number back off Brassard!)

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Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: smyth260 on Wed, 11 August 2021 11:54
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Wed, 11 August 2021 12:20
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: smyth260 on Wed, 11 August 2021 12:50
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Adam on Wed, 11 August 2021 14:34
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Wed, 11 August 2021 15:49
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: inverno76 on Wed, 11 August 2021 17:24
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Adam on Wed, 11 August 2021 17:29
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Adam on Wed, 11 August 2021 17:27
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: inverno76 on Wed, 11 August 2021 17:41
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Adam on Wed, 11 August 2021 17:57
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: inverno76 on Wed, 11 August 2021 17:17
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: CrudeRemarks on Sat, 06 August 2022 09:49
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Kr55 on Sat, 06 August 2022 23:40
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Mon, 08 August 2022 08:24
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Rocksteady on Mon, 08 August 2022 14:23
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Mon, 08 August 2022 14:41
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Adam on Mon, 08 August 2022 15:51
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Mon, 08 August 2022 16:18
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: Adam on Mon, 08 August 2022 17:23
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: welcometotheOC on Mon, 08 August 2022 16:21
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Mon, 08 August 2022 16:43
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: welcometotheOC on Mon, 08 August 2022 18:38
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Tue, 09 August 2022 08:22
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Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Tue, 09 August 2022 08:28
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: CrudeRemarks on Tue, 09 August 2022 08:32
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: RDOilerfan on Tue, 09 August 2022 08:35
Re: Tyler Benson Re-Signed for 1 Year	By: CrudeRemarks on Tue, 09 August 2022 08:42
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