Sometimes it is difficult to understand why a UFA would sign with a certain team.
Case in point: Defenceman Kevin Czuczman was one of the free agents the Flames were rumored to be involved with last year. He decided to sign with the Islanders even though they had a lot of their own high draft picks in the same age group and on the farm. The deciding point for him? Not opportunity which he would have been better if he signed with the Flames, but he felt more comfortable with the Islanders because he worked out in the offseason with a few Islanders.
It shouldn't be a surprise that the Oilers are there. They are one of the most desperate teams trying to fill a goalie position. Even if O'Connor has no intention of signing with them, it is in his best interest to use their offer and promises as leverage with the other teams.
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