Kubby31 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Sheldon Souray is not looking to get out of Edmonton but it appears he may be willing to leave if the Oilers decide to become sellers. According to the Edmonton Journal, Souray is willing to waive his no-trade clause to accommodate a deal to a team that 'makes sense' for him. The Oilers are currently last in the Western Conference, 16 points out of a playoff spot. ''I wouldn't at this point hold them back from doing anything that makes the team better,'' Souray told the Journal. ''I came here with a goal (to win). You hope to try to see it out. With where we are right now it's tough to say in the next three years if we're going to see that. If it does come to the point where they ask me (to approve a trade) I wouldn't hold the team back.'' Souray is a puck-moving defenceman and power play quarterback that would garner a healthy return from a team making a run at the Stanley Cup. The 33-year-old Alberta native has two year remaining on his current contract but his no-trade clause expires on July 1. Souray's children live with their mother in California and travel to Edmonton for regular visits so a move to the West Coast could be in the offing. The Sharks are challenging for the league lead in points, making San Jose a logical option. The surprising Los Angeles Kings and disappointing Anaheim Ducks are both on the playoff bubble and may be in the market for Souray by the trade deadline. The report indicates neither Souray nor his agent have been given any indication the Oilers are interested in moving him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 He'd be a great addition to someone's IR down the stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 He'd be a great addition to someone's IR down the stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 He'd be a great addition to someone's IR down the stretch. Perfect example of a guy who is TOO tough. Back in the 01-02 playoffs team doctors apparently told souray he should sit - he could injure himself more - but he refused. He said "its just pain."...and missed the entire 02-03 campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 He'd be a great addition to someone's IR down the stretch. OUCH! Wonder where he will end up. Still a fan of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl1010 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Perfect example of a guy who is TOO tough. Back in the 01-02 playoffs team doctors apparently told souray he should sit - he could injure himself more - but he refused. He said "its just pain."...and missed the entire 02-03 campaign. yup, gotta be smart, not just "tough" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Great booming shot but man was he a pilon in the defensive zone for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Great booming shot .... Was great having him out on the pp...were we not the #1 pp at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Was great having him out on the pp...were we not the #1 pp at the time. Yes, but the PP was even better the next year with Streit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbGamer Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Streit was all about the $ that final season. yes would have been great to lock him in a year or 2 before, at a small amount.. But who knew he would end up being soo good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Not Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizetheole Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I was just wondering the other day what happened to him? A couple years ago he was seen as such a powerhouse, now he's just a mediocre offensive defensive playing for one of the worst teams in the nhl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I was just wondering the other day what happened to him? A couple years ago he was seen as such a powerhouse, now he's just a mediocre offensive defensive playing for one of the worst teams in the nhl. He has had issues with injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I was just wondering the other day what happened to him? A couple years ago he was seen as such a powerhouse, now he's just a mediocre offensive defensive playing for one of the worst teams in the nhl. He was seen as a guy on a contract year with a career (and record breaking on the PP) season under his belt. He had never shown signs he could do that consistently. Its why bob let him walk at the price he wanted (its why bob should have sold him at trade deadline time). I think just like guys like Ryan Smyth, Souray brings a lot of "intangibles" - tough as nails, well liked, says the right things to the media - so his value was even more inflated than just the points. he's come back down to earth, but frankly, he was never worth even close to what edmonton signed him for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA_Champion Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 He was seen as a guy on a contract year with a career (and record breaking on the PP) season under his belt. He had never shown signs he could do that consistently. Its why bob let him walk at the price he wanted (its why bob should have sold him at trade deadline time). I think just like guys like Ryan Smyth, Souray brings a lot of "intangibles" - tough as nails, well liked, says the right things to the media - so his value was even more inflated than just the points. he's come back down to earth, but frankly, he was never worth even close to what edmonton signed him for. Are you sure Bob let him walk? I had heard he gave Hamrlik the money that Sourray turned down. There are a lot of people Bob should have traded at the deadline. If the Ducks trade Koivu at the deadline, I predict we'll be pissed off at how much he fetches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Are you sure Bob let him walk? I had heard he gave Hamrlik the money that Sourray turned down. There are a lot of people Bob should have traded at the deadline. If the Ducks trade Koivu at the deadline, I predict we'll be pissed off at how much he fetches. Well he tried to go after other guys first then made Sheldon an offer after the Briere thing fell through but apparently big Sheldon's feelings were hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franck5890 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Well he tried to go after other guys first then made Sheldon an offer after the Briere thing fell through but apparently big Sheldon's feelings were hurt That's what I remember as well. It's too bad that didn't teach him a lesson when the exact same thing happened with Streit a couple years later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Out with broken hand suffered in loss to Flames! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 He has had issues with injuries. He has had issues with injuries. Out with broken hand suffered in loss to Flames! Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp73 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Again. ........not thinking before he got into that fight with Iggy ...........dumb*ss !!....... ENjoy your stay in Edmonton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 ENjoy your stay in Edmonton You don't think he'll be moved ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp73 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 You don't think he'll be moved ? If his wrist is injured, as some one alluded to, why take a chance on him at the deadline , with his big contract , knowing he might not be able to play ? But hey I'm not GM, these guys do odd things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 maybe buke will trade for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 If his wrist is injured, as some one alluded to, why take a chance on him at the deadline , with his big contract , knowing he might not be able to play ? But hey I'm not GM, these guys do odd things Sorry....meant before this recent injury..he has given the oilers a list of teams he'd accept to go to.....but yes....your right....maybe this does not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I don't think anyone will take a chance on him now depending on the severity of his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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