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Bandwagon In Flames · 06-25-2014, 10:47 AM

That is some very sheltered minutes. He'll definitely be against tougher competition on the Oiler's blue-line. Lets see how he handles it.

4.5 is looking a bit steep now for a player who has only played bottom pairing minutes in the NHL. Also a bit young to have demanded so much, but hey it's Edmonton.

06-25-2014, 10:47 AM	#183
Bandwagon In Flames Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Flame Country Exp:	That is some very sheltered minutes. He'll definitely be against tougher competition on the Oiler's blue-line. Lets see how he handles it. 4.5 is looking a bit steep now for a player who has only played bottom pairing minutes in the NHL. Also a bit young to have demanded so much, but hey it's Edmonton.