I remember when many Oilers fans were saying Kassian shouldn't be in the NHL. Now many oiler fans are celebrating that he is an Oiler and saying it's good.
- iknowbest

The team freed up a roster spot for an actual prospect (Eetu Laurikainen) in the AHL, allowed a class act like Scrivens a chance to rediscover his game, and picked up a guy who brings an element the team SORELY lacks who could actually be an NHL player for them. All with no risk whatsoever.

No one's celebrating, you sh!theel.

Hilarious trade
- poopstash

Yeah, there's at least a touch of irony in it

Woohoo Kassian, Mathews is ours now! Sure glad PC is drinking the Katz&Lowe koolaid
- cdjaakkola

Thanks newmy...

Don't get me wrong, I liked Scrivens. Classy guy.

But, where exactly does class get NHL teams? Just think about it.

Chicago is one of the best teams in the league, they have Kane.
Boston is a solid team, they have so many "classless" players (Marchand).

The fact of the matter is, we haven't had an agitator since Perron. Kassian can still be something, not what he should've been, but he can score, hit and actually play hockey.

Don't get me wrong, I liked Scrivens. Classy guy.

But, where exactly does class get NHL teams? Just think about it.

Chicago is one of the best teams in the league, they have Kane.
Boston is a solid team, they have so many "classless" players (Marchand).

The fact of the matter is, we haven't had an agitator since Perron. Kassian can still be something, not what he should've been, but he can score, hit and actually play hockey.
- Ebs_14x

As long as you don't let him drive the team bus, everything should be OK.

Hey Matt I enjoy your blogs but you need to remember MacT was forgiving by the Oil and give him a chance for something he did that was way more horrific then what ever Kassian have done so far, so as much I don't like Kassian I will wait and see how this work out,it could be good or simple just a minor trade by PC.

As long as you don't let him drive the team bus, everything should be OK.
- Mashadar

Don't get me wrong, I liked Scrivens. Classy guy.

But, where exactly does class get NHL teams? Just think about it.

Chicago is one of the best teams in the league, they have Kane.
Boston is a solid team, they have so many "classless" players (Marchand).

The fact of the matter is, we haven't had an agitator since Perron. Kassian can still be something, not what he should've been, but he can score, hit and actually play hockey.
- Ebs_14x

No mention of the other top players on those teams. All of Bergeron, Toews, Krejci, Eriksson, Hossa, Chara (with the odd exception), Keith (see Chara), Seabrook, Hjalmarsson, and Seidenberg are class acts who perpetuate an atmosphere of professionalism, consistency, and accountability within a locker room. Certainly having a chaotic element like Marchand, Shaw, and Byfuglien is beneficial, but it's often the chaotic players that are chaotic personalities.

A lack of class acts like that are among the many reasons why the Oilers have sucked so bad. Class isn't just not being a dirty player; it's bringing those attitudes to a locker room and having the ability to infect others with those attitudes. Things like that are what people mean by a "winning culture".

Hey Matt I enjoy your blogs but you need to remember MacT was forgiving by the Oil and give him a chance for something he did that was way more horrific then what ever Kassian have done so far, so as much I don't like Kassian I will wait and see how this work out,it could be good or simple just a minor trade by PC.
- AlEx_OiL

- MaximumBone

I know is the only option you got, all good with me

I know is the only option you got, all good with me
- AlEx_OiL

No mention of the other top players on those teams. All of Bergeron, Toews, Krejci, Eriksson, Hossa, Chara (with the odd exception), Keith (see Chara), Seabrook, Hjalmarsson, and Seidenberg are class acts who perpetuate an atmosphere of professionalism, consistency, and accountability within a locker room. Certainly having a chaotic element like Marchand, Shaw, and Byfuglien is beneficial, but it's often the chaotic players that are chaotic personalities.

A lack of class acts like that are among the many reasons why the Oilers have sucked so bad. Class isn't just not being a dirty player; it's bringing those attitudes to a locker room and having the ability to infect others with those attitudes. Things like that are what people mean by a "winning culture".
- MaximumBone

Literal question here, is Kassian actually a Richard in the locker room? I have no clue.

I really hope both players can turn it around. If not I guess it's a no loss trade. Let's hope PC can trade for a Dman in Nashville.

- MaximumBone

hey what ever works for you

hey what ever works for you
- AlEx_OiL

Literal question here, is Kassian actually a Richard in the locker room? I have no clue.

I really hope both players can turn it around. If not I guess it's a no loss trade. Let's hope PC can trade for a Dman in Nashville.
- Ebs_14x

None of us can really know for sure so no point asking me that.

- MaximumBone

like I said what ever works for you

- MaximumBone

Is okay not one is perfect

Is okay not one is perfect
- AlEx_OiL

- MaximumBone

yup

At least we'll have someone out there on the ice showing some emotion.

Edit: Besides Hall.

watched Star Wars today, awesome, now I can't wait for Episode VIII. Go see it, Its so well done you don't have to be a star wars fan to enjoy the movie, especially the story

watched Star Wars today, awesome, now I can't wait for Episode VIII. Go see it, Its so well done you don't have to be a star wars fan to enjoy the movie, especially the story
- DDM-Coga

It was ok. Pretty much just a rehash of episode 4 though.

watched Star Wars today, awesome, now I can't wait for Episode VIII. Go see it, Its so well done you don't have to be a star wars fan to enjoy the movie, especially the story
- DDM-Coga

This is a sarcastic post right?

It was ok. Pretty much just a rehash of episode 4 though.
- Oildrum

Pretty damn bang on review of it.

It was ok. Pretty much just a rehash of episode 4 though.
- Oildrum

hater