James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 3m
This guy... RT @dchesnokov: Alexander Radulov stripped of KHL CSKA's captaincy due to "problems with discipline," according to GM Fedorov.


- Lahey

That's a big deal.

Morining bud
- HouseArrest187

Morning

http://oilersnation.com/2013/8/25/hall-makes-surprise-appearance

Really good one on one with Hall.
- Lahey

Our little Hallsy is all grown up.

Hay I just noticed no more fox sports backround.

Like Hall said last week, it's just a letter, really leaders are going to lead regardless.
- Lahey

Which is why I've said all along, give it to Hall. Without question. Leads on the ice. Some guys have said well he doesn't like to speak up in the room. Who cares. Joe Sakic rarely said a word. When he did. Everyone listened. Lots of other examples. Led on the ice and let others chirp and cheer lead in the room. The cheerleaders are rarely your best players. They are energy guys.

This is Hall's team. Let him take it and run. You can tell he cares about the game every shift. Ebs, Ference get A's and have one that rotates.

Which is why I've said all along, give it to Hall. Without question. Leads on the ice. Some guys have said well he doesn't like to speak up in the room. Who cares. Joe Sakic rarely said a word. When he did. Everyone listened. Lots of other examples. Led on the ice and let others chirp and cheer lead in the room. The cheerleaders are rarely your best players. They are energy guys.

This is Hall's team. Let him take it and run. You can tell he cares about the game every shift. Ebs, Ference get A's and have one that rotates.
- Iggysbff

I prefer eberle as captain Hall gets injured too much.

Which is why I've said all along, give it to Hall. Without question. Leads on the ice. Some guys have said well he doesn't like to speak up in the room. Who cares. Joe Sakic rarely said a word. When he did. Everyone listened. Lots of other examples. Led on the ice and let others chirp and cheer lead in the room. The cheerleaders are rarely your best players. They are energy guys.

This is Hall's team. Let him take it and run. You can tell he cares about the game every shift. Ebs, Ference get A's and have one that rotates.
- Iggysbff

They should slap it on Kadri after they trade Hall for Kadri/Franson

Good blog even though I don't agree with the sentiment.

I prefer eberle as captain Hall gets injured too much.
- Yeti1181

195 GP vs 171 GP over three seasons. Not a huge drop off.

195 GP vs 171 GP over three seasons. Not a huge drop off.
- Jack-artist

You and your fancy stats . I thought it was more than that.

They should slap it on Kadri after they trade Hall for Kadri/Franson
- Garnie

Dammit Garnie back to the leafs thread with ya, don't make me getting my broom

Dammit Garnie back to the leafs thread with ya, don't make me getting my broom
- Yeti1181

Oh come on...I'm not trolling...just selling off my 2 guys that won't sign...eventually MacT will be on here and see the way!!!!

Oh come on...I'm not trolling...just selling off my 2 guys that won't sign...eventually MacT will be on here and see the way!!!!
- Garnie

Smyth has been in constant decline for a few years. He was doing it in LA over his final year or 2. He had a strong start back in Edm, then bottomed out after Xmas in his first year and never recovered.

And that becomes his MO. Strong start and in teh new year he fades away, well the season started in the new year and he never got his game going. There is a strong possibility that he will be a healthy scratch during the season. Not where the "C" should be.

Put it on Gagner if Hall is considered too young. Sam is skilled enough that the "skill" guys respect him, and he is good friends with those guys. He is also a hard worker so he has the right attitude. He is loyal to the team and just wants to play in Edm. He is also willing to take a face pounding for his mates. Pure win with him.
- OilHorse

He certainly seems to be one of the brightest Oilers... At least this is what I gather from pre/post-game interviews.

He certainly seems to be one of the brightest Oilers... At least this is what I gather from pre/post-game interviews.
- laughs2907

Maybe even that little extra vote of confidence will help elevate his game. He slotted number 1 C to start season, correct?

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 3m
This guy... RT @dchesnokov: Alexander Radulov stripped of KHL CSKA's captaincy due to "problems with discipline," according to GM Fedorov.


- Lahey

What did he do? Hit another coach in the face with a stick again?

Maybe even that little extra vote of confidence will help elevate his game. He slotted number 1 C to start season, correct?
- Yeti1181

True... Yeah, I think so. I'd imagine he'll be our #1C especially if RNH isn't ready to return.

Hay I just noticed no more fox sports backround.
- HouseArrest187

That lasted about as long as a Taylor Swift relationship.

That lasted about as long as a Taylor Swift relationship.
- laughs2907

Oh snap

Oh snap
- Yeti1181

Can't wait to hear her song about it!

Maybe even that little extra vote of confidence will help elevate his game. He slotted number 1 C to start season, correct?
- Yeti1181

Him or Hall

Him or Hall
- Lahey

Gagner

Gagner
- Yeti1181

That lasted about as long as a Taylor Swift relationship.
- laughs2907

Oh no you didn't. No one talks about T-Swizzy like thet.




I'm just kidding... I don't give a (frank).

Can't wait to hear her song about it!
- laughs2907