This in, news from the Edmonton Oilers: “The Oilers have recalled defenceman Cam Dineen from the Condors on an emergency basis and returned goaltender Olivier Rodrigue to Bakersfield.” Read More
This in, news from the Edmonton Oilers: “The Oilers have recalled defenceman Cam Dineen from the Condors on an emergency basis and returned goaltender Olivier Rodrigue to Bakersfield.” My take 1. With Jake Walman sick, Mattias Ekholm resting up his battered body and injured John Klingberg on Long Term Injured Reserve, Edmonton’s in need of
This in, news from the Edmonton Oilers: “The Oilers have recalled defenceman Cam Dineen from the Condors on an emergency basis and returned goaltender Olivier Rodrigue to Bakersfield.”
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My take
1. With Jake Walman sick, Mattias Ekholm resting up his battered body and injured John Klingberg on Long Term Injured Reserve, Edmonton’s in need of a d-man. Cam Dineen is ripping it up as a puck-mover this year, so he’s a solid bet.
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In Bakersfield, Dineen has 43 points in 59 games, the 10th most points of any AHL d-man this year.
2. Dineen acquitted himself well enough in his one earlier game with the Oilers. He got exposed a few times on defence, but got stronger as they game went along. His main skill, passing the puck, was on display. He can rip a pass at the NHL level.
3. Dineen is a seven year pro, a long-time AHL veteran, first in Tuscon, now in Bakersfield. He’s no raw rookie, but a veteran pro joining in an Oilers team full of veteran pros. He should fit right in for a game or two.
4. With Olivier Rodrigue back to the AHL that means Stuart Skinner is ready to go Friday.
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