Nah, he's a real niche player. Not consistent or flexible enough and scores too many of his goals on empty nets. I'd sooner spend half the $$$ on a guy like Calvert.
- MaximumBone

The wheels are already in motion. Grabner coming to Edmonton... E4

If these team (frank)s up and once again doesn't resign our small, talented puck-moving bottom pairing guy (ala Oesterle) then I'll flip a (frank)ing lid. Really talented guy that simply makes things happen and that's what we need MORE of.

I agree with Khaira to a point, but I want an effective 4th line, too. In the same way you state, he can easily move up as well.
- MaximumBone

yeah. Benning is frustrating, but he shown flashes that he can be an effective puck moving guy with some offence.
Cheap and I’d certainly keep him. But have to keep Davy too.

yeah. Benning is frustrating, but he shown flashes that he can be an effective puck moving guy with some offence.
Cheap and I’d certainly keep him. But have to keep Davy too.
- HB77

I meant Auvitu Benning and Davidson are an easy resigning to me.

yeah. Benning is frustrating, but he shown flashes that he can be an effective puck moving guy with some offence.
Cheap and I’d certainly keep him. But have to keep Davy too.
- HB77

I predicted that Benning would have a disappointing year (or at least start) after I saw the preseason video of him at the golf course.

I meant Auvitu Benning and Davidson are an easy resigning to me.
- MaximumBone

my bad

I’m a little less stoked on him than some seem to be. Got some flashes of offence, good skater. but I’m not sure his troubles without the puck don’t overshadow the modicum of offence

But yeah, if cheap, I’m down at a 1 year deal

I predicted that Benning would have a disappointing year (or at least start) after I saw the preseason video of him at the golf course.
- laughs2907

I thought he’d be better. I liked him last year a lot.

At this point I’m lukewarm, but think there’s more there

Jesus titty (frank)ing Christ my dudes.

“We’re going to make the playoffs" - Cam Talbot
- laughs2907

lol...he might wanna make a timely save first.

Jesus titty (frank)ing Christ my dudes.
- AdamFrench

Mmmm....titties...

Jesus titty (frank)ing Christ my dudes.
- AdamFrench

what...you like what you see in the thread on the oilers on the ice?

what...you like what you see in the thread on the oilers on the ice?
- DDM-Coga

I watched only half a period of that game and I haven't seen defense (on both sides) that poop since the 2008 Leafs.

I watched only half a period of that game and I haven't seen defense (on both sides) that poop since the 2008 Leafs.
- AdamFrench

What are you talking about? Those were 12 highlight reel goals in that game.

I watched only half a period of that game and I haven't seen defense (on both sides) that poop since the 2008 Leafs.
- AdamFrench

you havent watched many sabres games then. That D.

Woof

you havent watched many sabres games then. That D.

Woof
- DDM-Coga

Feel bad for Housley. I know he gets paid more, but (frank). Going from running Subban-Josi-Ellis-Ekholm-Who the (frank) cares to Risto and the poop tier gang...ouch.

Feel bad for Housley. I know he gets paid more, but (frank). Going from running Subban-Josi-Ellis-Ekholm-Who the (frank) cares to Risto and the poop tier gang...ouch.
- AdamFrench

Oh i know, watching the Avs Sabres game recently, that D might be one of the worst cores assembled in a long time.

And I have watched some bad D cores in my day

Jesus titty (frank)ing Christ my dudes.
- AdamFrench

It hurts French. It hurts so bad.

lol...he might wanna make a timely save first.
- LordHumungous

Yup, he's garbage. Hopefully we can get a goalie somewhere for next season.

Yup, he's garbage. Hopefully we can get a goalie somewhere for next season.
- laughs2907

I think he will bounce back next year...we don't want another Dubnyk traded away do we?

Yup, he's garbage. Hopefully we can get a goalie somewhere for next season.
- laughs2907

Mrazek and a third rounder is available for your second rounder.

I think he will bounce back next year...we don't want another Dubnyk traded away do we?
- Iggysbff

Those twins sucked his soul away... He doesn't even attempt to make saves anymore. At least Dubnyk attempted to make saves (I was completely against trading Dubnyk btw). Talbot better change his loser attitude, or the team will be in the exact same position next season.

Mrazek and a third rounder is available for your second rounder.
- RafiDRW

I don't know about that, but I do believe this is the greatest wrestler of all time.

It hurts French. It hurts so bad.
- Wildschwein

Brosef Stalin here to tell you that the hurt is fine as long as you consent!

Brosef Stalin here to tell you that the hurt is fine as long as you consent!
- AdamFrench

Well now. I shall have to ponder this.

I think he will bounce back next year...we don't want another Dubnyk traded away do we?
- Iggysbff

I think he will too. Goaltenders are funny that way.

I think he will too. Goaltenders are funny that way.
- Wildschwein

Ordinarily I'd agree, but he appears to be a shell of his former self... He seems like a zombie during interviews. I think the crossroads demon has collected his soul.