Oilers Sign Theo Peckham
Bruce mentioned this signing a few days ago, but that was before the terms of the deal were available. I was surprised to find out that Peckham's one-year contract is a two-way deal (though he would still need to clear waivers to get sent down to the AHL). Once that was discovered, I was further surprised to learn that he will be getting paid only $550,000 if he plays in the NHL. That comes as a surprise because Peckham's qualifying offer would have seen him earn $643,500, which means he must have taken less in order to get a better AHL wage; but even that is only $65,000. This is obviously a minor signing, but Steve Tambellini (or whoever was the negotiator) really got the most out of it.
over 1 year ago
Scott Reynolds
2 comments
0 recs |
Email
PrintComments
I guess it’s easier to deliver value contracts at the lower end rather than the top end – but full kudos to Tambo for coming good with this one. Of course, you’d need to deliver about ten of these to overcome the stinking albatross carcass that is Khabi’s contract.
As for Peckham, I have to admit to finding him as much suspect as prospect. It seems to me that, because the guy can undoubtedly fight, so many other flaws get overlooked by fans. That said, for a team that fielded Taylor ‘Just Beat Me’ Chorney and Jason ’Where’s the Puck?’ Strudwick for half the games last season, expectations should be suitably low on the D-corps. I hope Peckham proves me wrong.
You and I are of the same mind on Peckham. I’m not really impressed with him as a player and agree that his A+ in the “toughness” department give him a pass on a lot of other things. I doubt he has much of a career, but as you said, I hope he proves us wrong.
As for value contracts at the low end of the roster, it’s a nice skill to have. Speeds wrote a good article on how making a bunch of tiny financial mistakes can add up. The same is of course true of a bunch of tiny financial victories
by Scott Reynolds on Jul 19, 2010 10:58 AM MDT up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on The Copper & Blue
Related FanShots on The Copper & Blue
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Northwest Standings
Oilers Schedule
Next 5 Games
@
Ottawa
|
Sat 02/11 | 12:00 PM MST |
|
Toronto
|
Wed 02/15 | 8:00 PM MST |
|
Colorado
|
Fri 02/17 | 7:30 PM MST |
|
Vancouver
|
Sun 02/19 | 7:00 PM MST |
|
@
Calgary
|
Tue 02/21 | 7:00 PM MST |
Last 5 Games
|
@
Detroit
|
Wed 02/08 | L 2 - 4 |
|
@
Toronto
|
Mon 02/06 | L 3 - 6 |
|
Detroit
|
Sat 02/04 | SO - W 5 - 4 |
|
Chicago
|
Thu 02/02 | W 8 - 4 |
|
Colorado
|
Tue 01/31 | W 3 - 2 |
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Friday’s Three Stars: Blackhawks lose seventh straight; Wings win nineteenth straight at home
- Puck Previews: Blackhawks reeling; Sabres streaking; Holmstrom’s 1000th game
- Will Teemu Selanne remain with the Anaheim Ducks through the trade deadline?
- Nikolai Zherdev takes stick to crotch, elbow drop in KHL game (Video)
- Puck Headlines: Accused coach Pravilov dead; more Tim Thomas heat; Junior team goes nuts post-shootout
Latest stories and headlines from NHL.com
- WHL Roundup: A look at Friday's games
- Franson scores winner as the Giants edge the Silvertips 3-2
- Ross with goal and assist to lead the Winterhawks over the Americans 4-2
- Wedman, Aviani and Valcourt lead the Chiefs over the Thunderbirds 5-4
- Elynuik scores winner as the Cougars beat the Oil Kings 5-4 in OT
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
