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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yup. I don't think those that are saying Eberle have been paying much attention over the last three years and noticed how much he has regressed.
In his first couple years, he was very dynamic. But he has not learned the NHL game and now is one-dimensional with little upside - much like a Hemsky: if you can afford to have him as a middle 6 winger that provides nothing but PP offense, then sure. But that's just about it. At $6m per.
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Exactly - been saying this myself. Eberle is a really good comparison in my mind to Hemsky. Skilled without question, but a complimentary player on a good team more-so than the guy driving the bus.
Hall at least cares - makes dumb mistakes repeatedly but cares enough that with the proper coaching and leadership he has the desire to do the right things. And RNH has taken a big step forward this year - just stuck in the quagmire that is the current Oilers team.
Beyond that, not sure there's anyone on their current roster I'd consider hands-off. Schultz's give-a-crap meter, confidence, and defensive IQ are all hopelessly defective - at least in his current surroundings. Package Eberle and Schultz and see what that gets you to start.