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Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 13:17 |
RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 13:13 |
Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 13:00 |
RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 12:46 |
Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 12:42 |
RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 11:47 |
Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 11:35 |
RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 11:31 |
Kr55 wrote on Tue, 22 March 2022 11:19 |
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Pretty over the top response but if that makes you feel better, have at it.
Legit question and this isn't me trying to stir the pot or be mean to Benson. If Benson stays in the organization, maybe he turns into what Malone became, a good AHLer who maybe signs 2 ways and once in awhile gets a call up. Does every person that comes to the Oilers and wants 16, do they have to clear it with Benson?
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Heck, Ethan Bear isn’t with the Oilers anymore yet had to sign off on Skinner wearing 74.
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Are you being serious? I didn't hear that so I am asking.
Why would Skinner have to get Bear's permission to wear 74 when Bear isn't even part of the organization? Does it go the same for if a player decides when he is a UFA to sign a deal with another team? Like when Larsson decided he was going to Seattle, did Russell have to call him and offer him something to wear #6?
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Naw, Larss gave up his right to number 6 when he forced Holland to resign Barrie.
Kulak had to go all the way back to big George’s Laraque to be able to wear 27 also.
I have a story I heard about Kulak asking to wear 77, but I’ll save that for another day
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So why did Skinner have to call up Bear to ask if he could wear 74? Did Benson have to call up Khaira and ask if JJ if he made the team, could he wear 16?
This whole idea that players need to ask permission to use a number that is up for grabs doesn't make sense to me. If you are on the team and a vet wants your numbers, absolutely. But once you aren't on the team anymore, unless that numbers is retired, it should be free game.
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It’s just part of “The Code” and is a show of respect. Heard Skinner bought Ethan dinner and asked him near the end. Was a class act about it.
Hahaha the story of Koskinen asking Patty Maroon for 19 is a doozy too. Basically came down to a game of pickle ball and the big Finn obliterated the Big Rig who was a bit of a sore loser, but obliged in allowing Koski to take 19.
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So did Benson buy Kharira anything because he was 16 before Benson took it?
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No, it wasn’t Khaira’s choice. 16 goes back to Kelly Buchberger. There’s a Captain clause where if a captain’s number comes available it defaults to that last captain’s choice in allowing players to wear it. But said captain can give that up at their discretion and Buchy gave that up stating Benson would be the next Oiler great to wear 16
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Good lord. I can sort of get the idea that out of respect, a player goes and asks a former team great if they are Ok to let them wear their old numbers. Seems stupid to me to have to get permission from a long retired guy if his number isn't retired but I understand all the tradition stuff. But being expected to track down a guy who is still playing but not longer part of the organization and probably won't ever wear that number on that jersey again seems ridiculous.
What happens if Skinner didn't take Bear out when he was traded, does that mean Bear can beat the hell out of him and Skinner can't punch back? What happens if the guy who used to wear that number was a complete A-hole when he was on the team, do you still have ask him for his blessing?
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By: Kr55 on Mon, 21 March 2022 13:13 |
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