Didn't see a recent thread on Justin Schultz, just thought I'd say a few things.
Currently playing in his 3rd game with the Oilers' AHL affiliate, the OKC Barons. He has 4 points in 3 games (with a period to go in the 3rd games)
I honestly thought he would not live up to his hype, but boy was I wrong. Yeah, its only been 3 games, but this guy skates like the wind, has offensive hockey IQ through the roof, and is surprisingly good defensively.
I didn't expect much from him after he signed with the Oilers, but I'm pretty stoked now!
What he did was questionable (thankful since hes on the Oilers)
But I do think its major irony that Pronger signed a 5 year deal with us and was set to be our franchise D-men, then shockingly demanded a trade (greasy move) and landed with the Ducks only to help them win a cup that year.
Then a promising prospects from the ducks ditches and lands... with the Oilers
But Schultz has looked lights out in the AHL, living up to the hype
What he did was questionable (thankful since hes on the Oilers)
But I do think its major irony that Pronger signed a 5 year deal with us and was set to be our franchise D-men, then shockingly demanded a trade (greasy move) and landed with the Ducks only to help them win a cup that year.
Then a promising prospects from the ducks ditches and lands... with the Oilers
But Schultz has looked lights out in the AHL, living up to the hype
No because you got essentially 4 first round picks for Pronger
We got nothing because he lied to our organization
Now 5 Points (3G, 2A) in 3 games. His assists were beauty passes. Yeah, I agree Anaheim got screwed by a loophole in the CBA, but I'm not going to complain
What he did was questionable (thankful since hes on the Oilers)
But I do think its major irony that Pronger signed a 5 year deal with us and was set to be our franchise D-men, then shockingly demanded a trade (greasy move) and landed with the Ducks only to help them win a cup that year.
Then a promising prospects from the ducks ditches and lands... with the Oilers
But Schultz has looked lights out in the AHL, living up to the hype
Not even remotely the same. There is no denying Schultz talents. There is also no denying he is still a ******!
I kind of figured that he would be really good after watching his college games this offseason on replay after he signed with the Oilers but man, he is playing up to the hype and then some.
It's only 3 games but he is blowing me away with his play right now not only offensively but also defensively. PP, PK and even strength. Sky is the limit for this kid.
Sadly, kids leave organizations all the time and it happens to nearly every organization every once in a while.
The unfortunate part for the Ducks was it came at a time after they traded Jake Gardiner and it was a more high profile prospect instead of the normal average type prospect leaving.
Fortunately for them they have a stud in Fowler still, a guy like Vatanen, and a couple other young roster guys to fill the void.
