Équipe: 2021-22 Oilers d'Edmonton

Date de création initiale: 12 juill. 2021

Publié: 12 juill. 2021

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Man, I cannot believe that Holland took on Duncan Keith. But I do not think it's all that bad for a few reasons:
1. Oscar Klefbom is going to be out on LTIR, so Keith's brutal contract is going to be partially offset.
2. Caleb Jones really took a big step back last year. Many, many mistakes on Grade A chances that really cost the team. He looked like he lost a lot of confidence. He was probably heading to Seattle anyways. I always wanted the Oilers to trade him (maybe not like this though).
3. Keith does bring intangibles like experience and grit. He is a proven playoff hero. Holland has a long track record of bringing in older defensemen and getting good years out of them.
4. GMs really do remember favors. As much as Cap Friendly people like to torch each other, that is not how the real world works - Holland has built up a lot of good will over the years and the next time he needs a favor (i.e. getting rid of a poison pill contract like Lucic's), he is going to get it done.
5. Sometimes players just need a change of scenery. If Keith was heartsick, missing his son, then he's going to bring that to the rink. Let's hope that an improvement in his personal life turns his game around.

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