Jeff Finger was an AHL journeyman. Last season was his first full year as an NHL defenseman. And his rookie season, was at 27 years-old. Better late than never. Because on July 1st, Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher gave the Finger to Leafs fans and signed him to a $14M/4 year deal after being healthy scratched by the Avalanche in the playoffs.
I feel like the Oilers are not strong enough defensively in terms of their dmen. But Jeff Finger would've been a good fit, in my opinion. At the right price he would have solidified our D. If the Oilers felt that they needed toughness Jeff would be the guy. He brings a physical presence, as well as can shutdown opponents. Of course, $3.5M is a little drastic, but $2.5M-$3M might have been enough to lure him in, if we could convince him we were contenders. Staios is making $2.7M a year and is an aging vet. Finger is in his prime and if he can prove to be a shutdown guy that can add toughness to the roster he could be great for the Oilers.
But it's too bad Kevin Lowe and Daryl Katz had other plans. As they were too busy trying to get Hossa and Jagr to come to Edmonton.
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