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Originally Posted by N-E-B
Ryan is one of those weird players that gets extremely overrated by the people that like him and at the same time gets extremely underrated by his detractors. He was a decent 4th line guy that could play on your third line if needed but he wasn’t anything to be upset about losing. I’m very meh towards him.
At this price point it’s a good deal for Edmonton but he was overpaid here for what he brought.
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2018/19 Ryan was clearly better than a "decent 4th line guy". He was a 40 point player with great hustle, leadership, and defensive awareness.
Last year, he looked like he had lost a step though. Turning 35, I don't think he is the choice going forward. It sucks to see a heart and soul guy go to Oil that's for sure.