Who would not want a player who was good enough to be in the 2009 All-Star Game? The 71st overall pick in th 1994 draft by The Devils, Souray had 26 goals and 64 points in 2006-2007, his final year with the Montreal Canadiens. That doesn't sound like minor leaguer numbers.
But he has not been able to repeat that. He had 76 points in 144 games with The Oilers. He has been slowed by injuries.Then he shot off words not appreciated by Edmonton He healed and said he was excited to join the Oilers for Training Camp. But The Oilers had different plans, and said he was not welcome. Edmonton put him on waivers. But they hate him alot, and after he cleared waivers, was sent to play in Hershey, Washington's minor league affiliate. Not somethimg you expect from the player with the hardest shot in the history of the Oilers Skills Competion.
Same thing is with Jonathan Cheecho. His Carrer is done, getting an AHL only contract by Worchester, the AHL affiliate to The San Jose Sharks, the team he got 56 goals for in 2005-2006. It's funny how a pro athlete's carrer can change due to injuries or one mistake.
Souray is still a great defence and would be a great addition to any team. With cap room left, if he goes through re-entry waivers, look for the Blue Jackets, Avalanche or Islanders to pick him up. And Washington has the best look at him, so throw them into the mix.
Same thing is with Jonathan Cheecho. His Carrer is done, getting an AHL only contract by Worchester, the AHL affiliate to The San Jose Sharks, the team he got 56 goals for in 2005-2006. It's funny how a pro athlete's carrer can change due to injuries or one mistake.
Souray is still a great defence and would be a great addition to any team. With cap room left, if he goes through re-entry waivers, look for the Blue Jackets, Avalanche or Islanders to pick him up. And Washington has the best look at him, so throw them into the mix.
People are scared away by his contract and injury history it isn't clear rocket science. Also edit for spelling.
ReplyDeleteActually, his words is what got him trouble in the first place. Not after. And I don't think the Oilers or the fans hate him, you just can't say that crap and make it all good again. It stung everyone a little.
ReplyDeleteActually, I'm guessing that his locker-room style is what got him into trouble in the first place. I think Oiler brass see him (along with thecaptainethanmoreau) as being a major part of the poison room from last year. Him quacking really just gave them an excuse and Big Sexy was just too stupid to recognize the light as a train.
ReplyDelete@Burnt Oil Agreed!
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