| Paul Messier gone too! [message #810967] |
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 Adam
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Paul Messier is no longer a pro scout for the Oilers.
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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
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NetBOG
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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?
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CrusaderPi
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| 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?
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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.
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Kr55
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| 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?
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I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?
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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
5 x $5,000,000
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CrusaderPi
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| 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?
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I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?
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Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.
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Fair point
Please do not feed the bears. Feeding the bears creates a dependent population unable to survive on their own. Bears.
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CrudeRemarks
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| 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?
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I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?
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Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.
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Fair point
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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.
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Adam
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| 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?
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I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?
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Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.
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Fair point
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Brought in an analytics whiz like Brad Holland. Not a trade precisely but a pretty big win for the organization.
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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
#FireBobbyNicks
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NetBOG
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| 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?
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I can't even think of a "hockey trade" they've won. David Desharnais score that one big goal? Zack Kassian for Scrivenzina?
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Skillfully identified that Evander Kane at a huge discount last season would be a good addition.
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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.
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Kr55
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| Adam wrote on Wed, 03 August 2022 10:32 |
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Oilers News and Updates
@oilersaccess
Paul Messier is no longer a pro scout for the Oilers.
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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.
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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
5 x $5,000,000
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