tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post319002669408778390..comments2023-09-20T07:20:10.447-06:00Comments on Copper Blue Dreams: Best Oiler Rookie?Backhandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404707854713190476noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post-12467585897032700192008-04-21T13:38:00.000-06:002008-04-21T13:38:00.000-06:00Hey, nice blog, just found it. Great year for Oile...Hey, nice blog, just found it.<BR/><BR/> Great year for Oiler rookies, what with the four guys you named. Furthermore, both Brodziak and Stortini <B>barely</B> missed qualifying. Kyle just exceeded one of the GP restrictions, namely two seasons of 6+ GP (he played 10 and 6 GP respectivley the last two seasons); while Zack just exceeded the other, one season of 25 GP (he played in 29 games last year). But when you consider the limited ice time both had accumulated, it's not unreasonable to think of them as rookies too. And I think it's fair to conclude that all six had extremely promising seasons. <BR/><BR/>For future reference, Jon G., the NHL uses TK and GV for takeaways and giveaways. You particularly want to avoid using "GA" because that means something else entirely.Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190620732067746768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post-25772768941807541292008-03-26T15:43:00.000-06:002008-03-26T15:43:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Backhandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404707854713190476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post-20194217408218592142008-03-26T13:25:00.000-06:002008-03-26T13:25:00.000-06:00What Rory, you do not think that Gilbert will ligh...What Rory, you do not think that Gilbert will light the lamp 48 times in a season? or get 138 points?Jon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387283731433064861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post-38606406754250765172008-03-25T20:55:00.000-06:002008-03-25T20:55:00.000-06:00Gagner has been the best rookie so far, 18 years o...Gagner has been the best rookie so far, 18 years old, probably the most highly touted rookie for the Oilers in a very long time (Rita anyone? haha). He comes into a hockey crazy city that probably makes grown players cry when they do not play well, he is still growing and while he was great on his own in London playing with Kane may have contributed to his stats (likewise with Kane having Gagner as a linemate). Second for me is Gilbert, -8 as a rookie defenseman on the Oilers is pretty good, and breaking a record previously held by Coffey is not too shabby either (although he will not likely come close to any other numbers he posted). Tie for third with Cogs and Glencross, Cogliano has been a clutch player lately and overcame a slump earlier in the year, but Glencross brings a lot of energy and playing his first year in the NHL and being this aggressive is great.Roryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474004770051343748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post-66426195610884951002008-03-25T19:50:00.000-06:002008-03-25T19:50:00.000-06:00yeah the only problem with Brodziak is that he is ...yeah the only problem with Brodziak is that he is not considered a rookie. But a sophomore that has had an excellent year.Jon Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387283731433064861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post-84485961049633970982008-03-25T19:27:00.000-06:002008-03-25T19:27:00.000-06:00I agree; gotta go with Gagner. Being so young, doi...I agree; gotta go with Gagner. Being so young, doing what he's been doing the last 30 games, (not to mention he has worked up the food chain this year to log the minutes and role he logs as opposed to Kane and others who were given those luxuries from day one). And what I like the most about his game thus far is the fact that he is succeeding despite the obvious physical short coming that come with being an 18 year old boy, playing a mans game. That really speaks volumes for me in regards to his level of skill, and understanding of the game. That said however you really cannot truly measure the impact that Glencross has had on the team. He brings that fight, fire and passion that keeps others honest and brings their game to new levels as well. Not to mention he hasn't had the same kind of time, games/minutes this year as some of the others on the list Who know what his stats may have read had been bleeding copper and blue, playing with line all season. Gilbert, for simply being a solid puck moving D-man who is not going to make you cringe defensively, with the lack of a mentor with such little big league time under his belt is unreal. Plus 12 goals already, are you kidding. There are a few bloated vets that wouldn't mind his goal/point production this year. We won't name names, but those nameless go without saying as disappointments this season. This just leaves Cogs and all that he's brought this year. Defense, PK, PP, timely goals, and all round sound play with point production rivaling Gagner while playing lower on the depth chart for large portions of the season. He has risen through the ranks as well and is already one hell of a player. Love the post, consideration has to go Brodziak as well. Great player. GO OIL GO.<BR/><BR/>I'm out;<BR/><BR/>FishTylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806297081391375142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567399657324302848.post-85653536756650553932008-03-25T16:09:00.000-06:002008-03-25T16:09:00.000-06:00Gagner wins for two reasons:1. Most first place fi...Gagner wins for two reasons:<BR/><BR/>1. Most first place finishes<BR/><BR/>2. The kid is 18 years old!!<BR/><BR/>He is a pretty incredible rookie. This team has a strong cohort in the 18-24 range. Some props to KP for drafting some young talent and KLowe for trading for it.Backhandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404707854713190476noreply@blogger.com