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Old 05-23-2019, 05:56 PM   #161
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Can't blame him. I probably would have done the same if i was in his shoes. He has much greater chance being in the nhl next year with the oilers. Truthfully i doubt he would have cracked the flames roster out of camp.

I wonder if Foo has any regrets chosing the flames over oilers? He would have been playing in the NHL by now if he was with the oilers. ( whether he would have been any good is another debate). I'm not sure he will ever get the chance with the flames.
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Old 05-23-2019, 06:14 PM   #162
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He chose Edmonton over Calgary. To me that demonstrates poor decision making, thus I am glad we did not sign him. Good luck in toilet town.
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Old 05-23-2019, 06:36 PM   #163
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A no-brainer for the kid, no guaranteed NHL time with the Flames, guaranteed spot with the Oil and probably lots of chances in the top 6, whether he deserves it or not. Much more playing time for him with the inferior team up north.
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A no-brainer for the kid, no guaranteed NHL time with the Flames, guaranteed spot with the Oil and probably lots of chances in the top 6, whether he deserves it or not. Much more playing time for him with the inferior team up north.
The thing is, he could be in the bottom 6 in Calgary and still play with decent players. Not so in Edmonton.

Make the NHL for sure next season with the Oilers, but he sacrificing long term earning potential maybe.
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Old 05-23-2019, 07:18 PM   #165
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I hear Nygard means No Good in Swedish.
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Old 05-23-2019, 07:34 PM   #166
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Can't blame him. I probably would have done the same if i was in his shoes. He has much greater chance being in the nhl next year with the oilers. Truthfully i doubt he would have cracked the flames roster out of camp.

I wonder if Foo has any regrets chosing the flames over oilers? He would have been playing in the NHL by now if he was with the oilers. ( whether he would have been any good is another debate). I'm not sure he will ever get the chance with the flames.
Foo would be following right after Rattie. Same place Nygard is headed.
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Old 05-23-2019, 07:35 PM   #167
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Allow me to list the forwards who played the most EV minutes with Connor McDavid this season (in order):

Leon Draisaitl
Zach Kassian
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Alex Chiasson
Ty Rattie
Drake Caggiula
Milan Lucic

Half of these guys are waiver material, never mind legit top -6 talent.

If this Nygard kid has two feet and a heartbeat he'll get multiple extended stretches on the top line.
Half? You're being optimistic. Two of those players.... maybe three have value and would make it through waivers. Chiasson was a product of the system, I think 2/3 teams will still pass him by in free agency in the off-season.
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Old 05-23-2019, 07:35 PM   #168
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How long until he's in Bakersfield?
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Old 05-23-2019, 07:48 PM   #169
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How long until he's in Bakersfield?
These guys will often have out clauses to return home if things don't work out.
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Old 05-23-2019, 09:14 PM   #170
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Guys smart enough to have those clauses don't sign in Edmonton in the first place.

Let's face it though, hes already better than at least half the oilers team and he hasnt even played yet.
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The thing is, he could be in the bottom 6 in Calgary and still play with decent players. Not so in Edmonton.

Make the NHL for sure next season with the Oilers, but he sacrificing long term earning potential maybe.
Maybe, but I'm guessing the Flames were thinking of starting him on the Heat unless he blew them away in training camp. The Oilers on the other hand are going to let him play in the NHL from Day 1. Probably see some time on the top two lines as well since their depth is so horribad.
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Old 05-23-2019, 09:19 PM   #172
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Choosing the Oilers is like choosing to have a prostate exam performed by Andre the Giant.
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Old 05-23-2019, 09:47 PM   #173
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Small winger with a career high of 35 points SweHL

what am I missing?
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Old 05-23-2019, 11:40 PM   #175
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Old 05-23-2019, 11:50 PM   #176
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Small winger with a career high of 35 points SweHL

what am I missing?

This is probably the only time you're ever going to see his name. So, not much.
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He's the guy from fargo, right?
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Old 05-24-2019, 12:22 AM   #178
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He's the guy from fargo, right?
You had me for a sec, except that guy(along with the whole cast and crew) chose Calgary. Even if they could've saved the cost of editing Calgary to look extra gloomy by just filming up the road.
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Remember when Justin Schultz chose the Oilers?

I remember...
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