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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I get what you're saying, I'm not all that enamoured with JP and I watched a bunch of Oiler games last year because they're hilarious. But JP just doesn't think fast enough for the NHL game. He's got physical tools, but he can't use them, he's clueless about open spaces and positioning, and he's been playing pro hockey for 3 year, has been poor at the AHL and NHL level and isn't showing any progress.
Add to that we can't send him to the AHL if we do get him without risking losing him for nothing on top of that he's basically stated that its NHL or nothing for him.
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Yeah, my only interest in him is validating any talk between the Flames/Oilers... and really wanting to see an Oilers prospect thrive here
I saw that mindless play too and thought that we're probably watching a kid that had enough long ago. Considering the team was a joke when he was drafted, this poor attitude could have even settled in before he played a game in the pylon. But I don't think this was the book on him (was it?), and as much as I'm not excited about it... I understand the mindset. It's tough to stay engaged and make the smart plays when it means nothing. You'd hope a pro is strong enough to put i an effort - but that's likely something he needs work on.
If the cost was Neal and we're waiving him this year... oh well. I think that if I'm right at all then a chance to play on a team that has a shot could pay dividends early. If he still isn't producing on the 3rd line, see ya. If we had that option with Neal I'd take it too