Ty Emberson has a big message for Oilers fans
When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Ty Emberson from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Cody Ceci, fans weren't entirely what they were getting.
Fast forward to the new year, it appears that the Edmonton Oilers were clear winners of that trade.
Ty Emberson has provided a steady presence on the blue line. You often don't notice him out there -- and thats exactly what you want in a depth defenceman.
Ty Emberson is up for a contract extension in the new year, and he recently expressed his love for the City of Edmonton and his overall desire to remain an Oiler.
According to Oilers Nation, While the early days may not have seen Emberson playing his game, he's more than settled in on the Oilers' blue line and is hoping to stick around with the team looking to sign him to an extension.
«My agent mentioned something to me about that a couple days ago,» Emberson told Sportsnet's Mark Spector. «If it happens to work out, I'd be excited. I love it here and hopefully can spend more time here.»
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Edmonton Oilers reporter Mark Spector also highlighted Ty Emberson's solid play for the Oilers so far this season.
«The first 20-25, games, he was kind of finding his way. Looking,» Mattias Ekholm told Spector. «'Where do I slot (in)? Where do I fit? How am I supposed to play to help this team?' Now, you see where he excels within his game." «Your first 100 games have got to be the hardest ones. Sometimes you're just out there not to make a mistake. You're just trying to stay in the lineup, get some traction, maybe get five games in a row. Six games in a row. Then your skill and your risk-taking can take over.»
As per Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Emberson is just fine on the third pairing. In fact, I would not be surprised if when January 1 flips past on the calendar Bowman looks at extending him.
As it stands, its looking like GM Stan Bowman will be looking to lock down Emberson to a 3 year term.
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JANVIER 3 | 332 ANSWERS Ty Emberson has a big message for Oilers fans Do you think the Edmonton Oilers should re-sign Ty Emberson? |
| Yes | 282 | 84.9 % |
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