Bad idea. I've had the opportunity to sit in the players lounge after games, it is quite obvious when he is the one getting drinks for the kids - He is not the leader. I believe he has a chance of not making the team out of training camp. He MAY be the 6th left winger behind Hall, Perron, Johensuu, Jones, And Ryan Hamilton. Retirement or waivers could be in his near future. He was after all our worst forward last season.
- Gordoil

Ben Eager did get sent down to the minors, Smytty wasn't the Smytty we're used to, but we could have done a lot worse. He did after all bail us out of a jam when all our centers went on the shelf.

Those are important things. I guess I missed that as being a big deal because of the experience through out the B's line up. I do remember how much of an impact that Recchi had, and it was huge even for the older guys on our team to have that guy who has been there, done that. To bad he turned into a bit of an asshat towards the end.
- seabass21

Are you referring to the Dr. Recchi incident?

I would like to see him paired with Justin Schultz or Petry this year. His professionalism and work ethic would be good for the kids to be around.
- Dangles13

For sure. I see the Ference schulz pairing as a better option personally. But our best offensive d man with our most responsible. Think that our first pass out of the zone will be much better

For sure. I see the Ference schulz pairing as a better option personally. But our best offensive d man with our most responsible. Think that our first pass out of the zone will be much better
- freelancer

This, I'm sure this is a paring we will see. At some point atleast.

I agree. Put the "C" on Smyth for the upcoming season. He's definitely earned it with all of those years he put in with the Oilers. A fitting tribute for our beloved veteran. Give the young guys another year of "seasoning", while paying tribute to an Oiler Legend......yes, I said it, and I meant it.

Are you referring to the Dr. Recchi incident?
- Dangles13

yes

I wish we had a veteran puck mover who could impart some knowledge with Petry. Every year I think he's going to turn the corner offensively but he just seems to scared to be out of position.

yes
- seabass21

Explain...

Why have I never seen this before

You really expect that to happen?
- robin_steele264

Welcome back to the oilers thread. I have some faith

I wish we had a veteran puck mover who could impart some knowledge with Petry. Every year I think he's going to turn the corner offensively but he just seems to scared to be out of position.
- Dangles13

Thats not necessarily a bad thing. Once he feels he solid defensively or at least feels it he will start to push the offence.

Explain...
- HouseArrest187

When Pacioretty got murdered by Chara, Recchi said maybe Pacioretty embellished his injury to get Chara suspended. Rechi said something about Pacioretty going to movies so obviously his injury isn't as severe as we're lead to believe. Cammalleri chirped Recchi calling "Dr. Recchi".

Thats not necessarily a bad thing. Once he feels he solid defensively or at least feels it he will start to push the offence.
- Yeti1181

I feel like he has offensive potential bubbling under the surface and I would like to see it come out.

Why have I never seen this before


- abware

I seem to have lost all the blood from the upper part of my body...

When Pacioretty got murdered by Chara, Recchi said maybe Pacioretty embellished his injury to get Chara suspended. Rechi said something about Pacioretty going to movies so obviously his injury isn't as severe as we're lead to believe. Cammalleri chirped Recchi calling "Dr. Recchi".
- Dangles13

Love that nickname

When Pacioretty got murdered by Chara, Recchi said maybe Pacioretty embellished his injury to get Chara suspended. Rechi said something about Pacioretty going to movies so obviously his injury isn't as severe as we're lead to believe. Cammalleri chirped Recchi calling "Dr. Recchi".
- Dangles13

Ahhh, I see. What a douche.

Ahhh, I see. What a douche.
- HouseArrest187

I love the way Cammy dealt with that though.

I wish we had a veteran puck mover who could impart some knowledge with Petry. Every year I think he's going to turn the corner offensively but he just seems to scared to be out of position.
- Dangles13

Like Ryan Whitney?

I love the way Cammy dealt with that though.
- Dangles13

ya, that's pretty funny.

Like Ryan Whitney?
- DTF69

Die

Die
- HouseArrest187

Remember when not trading him was a "free" deadline pickup to bolster the Oiler's playoff chances?

I do.

Like Ryan Whitney?
- DTF69

No like an NHL defenseman.

Remember when not trading him was a "free" deadline pickup to bolster the Oiler's playoff chances?

I do.
- DTF69

No, I usually block poop like that out.

No, I usually block poop like that out.
- HouseArrest187

Remember when the Oilers traded Pronger and the following season the defence wasn't going to be an issue because they'd have a 300 goal offence because every player would have a career year?

Remember when not trading him was a "free" deadline pickup to bolster the Oiler's playoff chances?

I do.
- DTF69

How on Earth do you remember the Oilers having a playoff chance? Are you a wizard?