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This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that they have brought back grinding forward Curtis Lazar, former star cente on the Edmonton Oil Kings.
The team has reported: “Return of the King‼️👑 Former Edmonton Oil Kings star Curtis Lazar is coming back to Edmonton as the #Oilers have signed the forward to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $775,000.”
Here’s what the hockey world had to say about the move:
Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer @Bob_Stauffer
Curtis Lazar returns to Oil Country! Key part of the Edmonton Oil Kings 2014 Memorial Cup win.
Hard-working, honest right-shot Center (51.2% on face-offs last season). Slots in as a 4C for the
Edmonton Oilers who can PK as well.
Stats analyst Rono @RonoAnalyst
Curtis Lazar has signed with the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year, $775K deal. Lazar was very good defensive bottom-six forward until 2023-24. Had a down year last season. I like this pick up for Edmonton.
Oilers fan Adhi @OilerAlert
Stan Bowman said that he sees Mangiapane on either 97/29’s wing and that the last player in the top-six would be an internal candidate, between Podkolzin, Kapanen, Savoie, Henrique and Frederic. He said any other move would be for bottom-six roles (e.g. Curtis Lazar)
Oilers fan Paul Almeida @AzorcanGlobal
The Curtis Lazar signing at the league minimum gives the #Oilers a bottom 6 right shot C who is decent in the faceoff circle and he can kill penalties. Don’t expect much offence from him though.
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880 sports radio host Brenden Escott @BrendenEscott
Right-shot centre depth to compete for a spot at the bottom of the #Oilers lineup. He, Philp and Tomasek should be battling for the 4C spot at camp.
Oilers fan for_pucks_sake @andrewmitchell2
Some internal competition to go along with some of the young players pushing. I have a lot of time for Philp’s game too. Looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the bottom 6!
Oilers fan Lak Padem 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏒🥅🏌♂️ @lakpadem
I’ve always wanted this kid on our team. Always seemed like a good fit
Oilers fan Hugent Knobkins @Hugentknobkins
Don’t mind this one at all! Bowman is starting to cooooooook
Oilers fan Brian KrassenPonzi @Jon_Cicada
Congrats, you signed the Canadian Derek Ryan
Oilers fan Finn 🇨🇦 @oilersjayscan
Adding more speedy depth, I’m definitely okay with that!! Welcome back to Edmonton, Curtis!! Glad we could fit him in with what little cap space remained
Oilers fan Benchrates @benchrates
A forward for depth, who is not bad at defense, a replacement for Connor Brown
Oilers fan Reagan Podelec🍁🏒 @ReaganPodelec
He’s has had a tough career. Geesh. I didn’t think he was even playing anymore
Oilers fan Den Polland @oilersgm2
Underrated pickup! He’s a great depth guy and I can see him carving out a 4th line role for the Oil. Also played with a couple of my buddies so I’ve been a fan for awhile
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