DIBdaQUIB Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I'm just saying its odd Lowe, MacT and Taylor Hall went to meet Schultz but they hid the GM from him. Shouldn't the GM be the one doing the wooing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinontario Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Aaand there it is, right after I finish that last post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSniper88 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 omg what a weird kid....for example who chooses a toronto fc over a manchester united just for more playing time...unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 well his parents are gonna have to hear him get boo'd 3 times a year now instead of being cheered for in 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSniper88 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 it's done he is going to oilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 what a chump .. i hope he is a bust now jk not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I cant help but feel like Gretzky screwed Vancouver over one more time. Seriously why the Van hate Wayne??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Line Juggler Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Lowe could promise him the world - minus making the playoffs next year - and making the playoffs is about all Gillis could promise him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 omg what a weird kid....for example who chooses a toronto fc over a manchester united just for more playing time...unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 seriously the next two years the only thing Edmonton is in contention for is a top 10 pick in the draft.. Maybe this kid will realize how far behind Edmonton is in their rebuild and find somewhere else to play after the two years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovocop55 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 oilers are 2 solid dmen and a goalie away from being a team to beat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSniper88 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Lol not exactly a fair comparison. the "toronto FC" team also has a bunch of talented players his age that can form a core instead of veterans. And if you don't think playing time is a major factor in choosing where to play, you haven't played sports at a high level before. This isn't 4th grade soccer where everyone plays, if he didn't fit well here, he could be a bottom pairing guy and stapled to the bench by AV. In Edmonton he'll be a top 4 guy for sure on a budding Oilers team. While I wouldn't have been surprised if he turned down the Oilers for Vancouver, its also quite logical why he picked Edmonton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 OH MAN, was really hoping for this. But still, with Salo "90% re-signed", we will be okay at least next year without him. His game-breaking shot would have been epic to have for the PP though. 90% chance he signs with the oilers tomorrow. Still, would have been funny if he turns his back on them and signs with us instead. If the Oilers dont make the playoffs within 2 years, it will be a very interesting case study in mis-management. 5 number one picks and essentially here's another "top draft pick" to add for free... man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Then good he isn't the gamebreaking player that everyone expects him to be because surely those players will earn a top 4 role on the canucks anyways. But wait wasn't he supposed to be the next doughty? Do you think AV would bench a doughty? You really think a messi would be scared to not get playing time and join the whitecaps instead. Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 From him being a huge Canucks fan growing up (and still is according to his head coach at Wisconsin), to his parents holding season tickets, to McKenzie tweeting "many NHL GMs believe he's headed to Vancouver", the only way he wasn't coming here was because Gillis messed up the sales pitch. Honestly, it was a tap in for eagle and somehow it appears as though Gillis is on the verge of a bogey. I mean, one of Gillis' biggest assets was supposed to be his ability to attract free agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnInconvenienceBrah Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I think some people need to get over this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Miller I gotta say this is one argument I wish I lost. I completely agree, Gillis had this one in the bag and somehow screwed this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love semin Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 He won't sign here. The Oilers have likely guaranteed him a top 4 spot to start the season, treated him like a king, got Gretzky and Coffey to kiss his arse and tell him how great he'll be in Edmonton. He might have wanted to play for the Canucks, and the Canucks might have given him a nice pitch, but at the end of the day the Oilers are saying "sign with us, and you'll be a top 4 d-man in the NHL next season" while the Canucks are saying "sign with us and maybe you can work your way into our starting line up" Career always trumps sentimentality. He might be a huge Canucks fan, but he's being faced with the choice between a team that will guarantee him ice time in the NHL as soon as next season, and a team that most certainly will not make such a promise. The Oilers smelt blood, that's why they got Gretz to call. That call probably sealed the deal. Could you imagine being a 22 year old and getting that call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I will seriously buy everyone a round of shots if this happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Ed Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Called it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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