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Old 05-03-2017, 10:42 AM   #3503
Oling_Roachinen
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The problem with analyzing Eberle's numbers are that for most of those 60+ point seasons, the Oilers were playing with virtually no structure or discipline. Offense was encouraged and backchecking and defense were optional.

For the first time in year, the Oilers have system play, and Eberle's numbers drop. RNH's numbers drop. Are these players as good as their numbers indicate or was it just a reflection of one way hockey?
Yeah, that's great. But he's still not a comparable to Troy ####ing Brouwer.

I'm not saying he shouldn't be criticized, heck I even said he was overpaid, I'm just saying have some actual real perspective. Comparing him to Versteeg just makes us look laughable.
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