If the Leafs "D" is so stacked it shouldn't matter who was in net should it?
- Oil Tycoon

Is that a serious question or are you trying to be funny? No team, no matter how good the offense or defense is, if the goaltending is bad they are destined to fail. Canucks for example, 1st place in nhl during regular season. In playoffs, suspect goaltending led to 1st round exit against an 8th seed with an outstanding goalie. Just saying.

Ryan Dittrick interviewed him and he said that he was made no guarantees with regards to ice time or his role on the team. He said "Look at who they have there, they'll all be superstars one day and I want to be a part of that"
- mckeevs2012

Ya it's funny - people got so caught up in one of the so called positives for EDM being a GUARANTEE of ice time.

There's no way the presentation to Schultz included that. The opportunity for that is very high with EDM but even he knows he has to earn it - I would think he wants to.

And if he would have acted like that in negotiations I have to believe the Oilers would have walked.

I also like that he mentioned Kreuger's presence and the style he wants to play.
Learning about Kreuger's motivational speaking career was pretty eye opening for me. I have to think he did tell Schultz that with the right structure/ system to the Oilers game - he'll have every opportunity to jump in the play - looking at his highlights the guy plays like a forward half the time.

Dear oilers fans i would like to apologize on behalf of leafs fans that are saying shultz will be a bust and that they didnt want them anyway. That is a b.s lie he's gonna be good(i dont know how good becaue ive never seen him play but he will be good) and congrats on signing a ufa that has potential to be a superstar edmonton hasnt had one since pronger, hopefully he does well and can't wait to play you guys JAKE vs JUSTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
- LEAFSfan28191

Apology excepted.

The Leafs' D has a couple of solid pros and some real good prospect depth, that is all. The offense was good last year, Kessel I think earned the right to have people STFU for a bit. It was the coaching and goaltending, and bottom six that ate a big Richard last year.
- Zezel

I completely agree.

If the Leafs "D" is so stacked it shouldn't matter who was in net should it?
- Oil Tycoon

TOR d-man roster is so stacked that Burke decided to still put in a offer for Schultz, obviously he has some insecurities to the d-man core otherwise he would be one of the teams to just leave Schultz behind...also TOR d-man is so stacked...they finished 29th places in goals against per game of 3.16. TOR...so so so stacked...

Is that a serious question or are you starting to be funny? No team, no matter how good the offense or defense is, if the goaltending is bad they are destined to fail. Canucks for example, 1st place in nhl during regular season. In playoffs, suspect goaltending led to 1st round exit against an 8th seed with an outstanding goalie. Just saying.
- deal-

What about the Flyers for years they have dominating the regular season with an AHL caliber goalies between the pipes?

TOR d-man roster is so stacked that Burke decided to still put in a offer for Schultz, obviously he has some insecurities to the d-man core otherwise he would be one of the teams to just leave Schultz behind...also TOR d-man is so stacked...they finished 29th places in goals against per game of 3.16. TOR...so so so stacked...
- deks1

Umm... Maybe if he signed schultz and schultz played good, he could trade some defensive prospects to get help up front on Center. Thank god you're not a GM.

Is that a serious question or are you starting to be funny? No team, no matter how good the offense or defense is, if the goaltending is bad they are destined to fail. Canucks for example, 1st place in nhl during regular season. In playoffs, suspect goaltending led to 1st round exit against an 8th seed with an outstanding goalie. Just saying.
- deal-

No
That is not AT ALL why the nucks lost. U clearly didnt watch the series.

Although outplayed by quick who stood on his head, Schneider was great and luongo played very well too. Even canuck fans will attest to this.
Lu was pulled for no other reason than a change was in order down 2-0.

The hits just keep comin with u

Umm... Maybe if he signed schultz and schultz played good, he could trade some defensive prospects to get help up front on Center. Thank god you're not a GM.
- deal-

Ha, great...didn't you say you didn't care for Schultz and now you agree with Burke it's good he went for Schultz. Some insight you have, but no cigar. Thank god your just a delusional TOR fan. LOL. Let's play stack and stack and stack...so stacked full of d-man in TOR.

Where the (frank) is tao when u need some bangers?

You guys had to offer a 21 y.o unproven kid with zero NHL experience top 2 minutes. Also, because you had a feeling that the minutes wouldn't be enough, you asked Gretzky and Paul Coffey to call him. LOL... He definitely didn't go on his own.

Edmonton is like people on Welfare. All the freebies they can get but still in a crappy situation.
- deal-

You dont sound bitter.

Granted there are some skilled players on your list but a lot of it is just leafs land hyping there players. Almost every fan base can spin there roster the same way you are but until they take the next step they are average at best.
- Oil Tycoon

True enough.. let's wait and see...

Ha, great...didn't you say you didn't care for Schultz and now you agree with Burke it's good he went for Schultz. Some insight you have, but no cigar. Thank god your just a delusional TOR fan. LOL.
- deks1

What are you talking about? When did I say it's good burke went for Schultz? YOU said burke put in a offer for Schultz because he was insecure. I said no, maybe he signed him to try him out, and if he fit in, then burke can trade prospect to get help up front.

Lay off the smack kid and try reading before replying.

What are you talking about? When did I say it's good burke went for Schultz? YOU said burke put in a offer for Schultz because he was insecure. I said no, maybe he signed him to try him out, and if he fit in, then burke can trade prospect to get help up front.

Lay off the smack kid and try reading before replying.
- deal-

You even have the thought of maybe Burke get trade off to upgrade C. It's stack, not smack....KID..LOL. Keep at it KID, you came in here trolling, your only making yourself look like a fool.

You even have the thought of maybe Burke get trade off to upgrade C. It's stack, not smack....KID..LOL. Keep at it KID, you came in here trolling, your only making yourself look like a fool.
- deks1

Id say he's 13... 14 max.

This is pretty huge for the Oilers though... perfect guy to add right now at no real cost.

Took Nail in the draft, and ended up with Schultz who can step in right away.

The future looks bright.

You even have the thought of maybe Burke get trade off to upgrade C. It's stack, not smack....KID..LOL. Keep at it KID, you came in here trolling, your only making yourself look like a fool.
- deks1

lay off the stack?

You even have the thought of maybe Burke get trade off to upgrade C. It's stack, not smack....KID..LOL. Keep at it KID, you came in here trolling, your only making yourself look like a fool.
- deks1

I tried my best to understand what you just wrote but for the life of me I couldn't. You must be missing some chromosomes....

lay off the stack?
- senstroll

I'll try...

I'm ok with signing him to a PTO to see if he really still has game in him.
- SteveTambellini

A PTO wouldn't be too bad of an idea and see how he handles her down in the AHL.

Everyone go check out the sub human douche bags in the Ducks forum. Everything from sour grapes to inhumane injury wishes.

Now you guys just gotta get Gardiner, I've been hearing for a while that him and Schultzy wanna play together Horcoff and a 2nd?

I realize this is NOT going to happen, but what if Suter looks at the Oilers and realizes that if he came here this team would be just deadly, that would be hilarious if he came here.

I realize this is NOT going to happen, but what if Suter looks at the Oilers and realizes that if he came here this team would be just deadly, that would be hilarious if he came here.
- ALEDDO

honestly, i cant see why a player wouldnt want to play in edmonton right now. in 2-3 years this team will be in a similar position to the 08-09 penguins and will be in position to compete for multiple championships. they would just need a top flight goaltender for that but maybe they could pry miller away from buffalo? i hoped the leafs would sign schultz but i think he made the best decision by joining the oilers in terms of playing time and potential for future success.

I realize this is NOT going to happen, but what if Suter looks at the Oilers and realizes that if he came here this team would be just deadly, that would be hilarious if he came here.
- ALEDDO

Heads would explode.