This in from the Edmonton Oilers , news that they have signed 24-year-old power forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three year deal at $2.95 million per.

The reaction from hockey world was as fast and furious as Podzilla on the forecheck, with the Cult’s Kurt Leavin’s post a story here, and heated reaction on-line.

Oilers podcaster Karman Gill @Kgill39

Steal of a deal.

Oilers hockey writer for the Daily Hive Preston Hodgkinson @NHLHodgkinson

Oilers REALLY love what Podkolzin brings to the team… and it’s no secret that Draisaitl loves playing with him. The Russian is a helluva forechecker, and it’s obvious there is more offensive talent than what the stats show. Don’t mind this at all.

Oilers fan Bone @bonejrp

Don’t hate it. Don’t love it. Could be a steal if he gets some offense figured

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