[Signing] Oilers sign Corey Perry (1 yr, prorated league minimum salary + performance bonuses)

[ResAlien]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

I mean let's not pretend the Oilers are the only employer to hire someone after vechiular manslaugher. Ted Kennedy's only punishment was he couldn't run for president. Bet he could today.

What’s Ted’s NHLe?

[NuclearFart]

Originally Posted by stang

While this whole thread is full of half truths and some outright wrong information, I am still proud that the Oilers are willing to help players rehab and give them a second chance to get back on track. Kassian credits the Oilers for saving his life, Kane has been a model citizen since here. And Perry while only having one blemish on his off ice record will get a chance to redeem himself too.

Its not a bug, its a feature!

These are speed holes - they make the car go FASTER!

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by stang

Except thats not what he said. Like I said half truths and misinformation in this thread.

He talked to Kyle Davidson, Bill Daly, Bettman, Perrys Agent, and Perry himself. He just said he doesnt know every detail, which doesnt mean he doesnt know what happened.

I don't even know why I respond, everything Oilers related will be twisted on here. Did he mess up? yup. Does anyone on here know what happened? Nope.

But carry on.

What did you expect when you come on here and talk about being "proud" of the Oilers?

You are the one twisting yourself to excusing the team you follow from making a pretty disgusting choice.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

What’s Ted’s NHLe?

he played for the Thrashers then was traded to Ottawa. Edmonton wanted him but he nixed that and went to SJ

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by stang

You guys even watch the press conference or just going by what someone wrote on CP?

Thats exactly what Ken Holland, multiple times, in the press confrence said. It was the first thing out of his mouth.

By CP of course. Why would I ever watch a Ken Holland press conference?

And it doesn't matter. He was fired for misconduct. If I'm going to hire someone under that circumstance I want details.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Or they know and lied about it.
I know where I would place my chips

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I dunno. Dumb versus dishonest. It's 50-50 up there.

Dumb, or dishonest...

With that organization, I literally can't decide which I think is more likely.

I'm thinking both answers are correct.

[FanIn80]

So basically, the takeaway from all of this, is that EDM is the jail of the NHL... or is the halfway house of the NHL... do bad people just get sent to EDM, or is EDM also responsible for re-integrating them into society?

Actually, it's probably more like those jailhouse movies of the 70s... where bad people are sent to EDM, but EDM is overrun with torture and corruption, so instead of rehibilitation, the inmates are just beaten into submissively competing to win the warden a trophy.

[schteve_d]

There is someone else who takes the seediest of characters and puts them to work in a sad attempt at victory. His name rhymes with Wootin.

[stang]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1749887052253151583

https://x.com/johnpuck1992/status/17...253151583?s=20

Dropping the Gloves Podcast January 22 episode at 19:48

[looooob]

Originally Posted by stang

https://twitter.com/user/status/1749887052253151583

https://x.com/johnpuck1992/status/17...253151583?s=20

Dropping the Gloves Podcast January 22 episode at 19:48

otoh if that is all it takes for a team to get out of an otherwise guaranteed contract, most NHLers are now on warning


I'm sure even if that is the general coles notes of what happened, it was probably a bit more than a "how you doin'.."

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Captain Otto

I mean not one single team would touch those players, yet the Oilers are all in.

You sound like Spector spinning this story - reclamation projects lol.

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stang could easily be Spector. I mean, I've never seen them in the same place at the same time.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

By CP of course. Why would I ever watch a Ken Holland press conference?
...

You should give them a go, they're absolutely hilarious.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

You should give them a go, they're absolutely hilarious.

Fun drinking game:

Take a shot everytime he says the word Detroit.

[stang]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Fun drinking game:

Take a shot everytime he says the word Detroit.

You’d be blackout drunk!

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by looooob

otoh if that is all it takes for a team to get out of an otherwise guaranteed contract, most NHLers are now on warning


I'm sure even if that is the general coles notes of what happened, it was probably a bit more than a "how you doin'.."

As if Perry would easily give up millions of dollars if it was just making a pass at someone.

[stang]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

As if Perry would easily give up millions of dollars if it was just making a pass at someone.

Did he really give up millions or is he making pretty much the same?

[schteve_d]

Originally Posted by stang

https://twitter.com/user/status/1749887052253151583

https://x.com/johnpuck1992/status/17...253151583?s=20

Dropping the Gloves Podcast January 22 episode at 19:48

That's enough to terminate a contract? That doesn't sound quite right to me.

I'll buy Huberdeau's drinks.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Yeah making a pass at someone doesn't get your contract terminated. The entire league would be terminated if that was the case.

[WhiteTiger]

nm

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

But any team would be within their rights to ask Perry what the deal was, and could they privately contact the Hawks, and make a decision based on his answer and their research. Instead, Edmonton just shrugged.

Deniability I suppose. Didn’t know about it, it can never come back. Or something like that.