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Ten Points: Roster decisions, the magic bullet, and the Oilers as a small market club
Jonathan Willis
August 15 2012 11:48AM
1. Potter or Peckham? The Oilers face an interesting choice this fall (if there's hockey): do they keep both bubble defenders on the team and run with eight defencemen or do they trade one/try to slip one through waivers?
My vote was to trade Andy Sutton at the last deadline – purely because he's not a guy who is in the long-term picture due to age and he has some value – but since the Oilers didn't do that they now face a choice. I've long been a fan of Peckham and I think he can be a regular third-pairing guy if all goes right, but I don't think that limited upside makes it worthwhile to hang on to him. Potter's cheaper, not a penalty magnet, and has a wider range of skills, plus I think Peckham's nasty streak gives him some value on the market that Potter lacks. I'd prefer to see Peckham dealt, particularly since this situation is going to happen again next year when Oscar Klefbom makes the jump, and probably every year after for the foreseeable future.
2. How much leash does Khabibulin get? With the Oilers undoubtedly hoping to make big strides this year, what happens if Nikolai Khabibulin struggles early on? I tend to think that in the last year of his deal the team will be less patient – perhaps even willing to plug Yann Danis in as backup if the veteran Russian falters. On the other hand, this is a contract year for Khabibulin and by all accounts his workload is going to be lighter – I wouldn't be surprised if he turns in a serviceable performance as a backup goalie.
3. Magnus Paajarvi. There's no doubt in my mind that Magnus Paajarvi belongs in the NHL next season on merit. Derek Zona has been pushing this at the Copper and Blue and I think he's clearly right: Paajarvi's a more useful NHL'er than Lennart Petrell or Ben Eager, to name two current Oilers. My one worry is development: ideally, Paajarvi's offensive game develops, and I'm not convinced a depth role in the NHL (where he'd likely be consigned) would do that better than a top-six role in Oklahoma City. I'm more bullish on Paajarvi than most Oilers fans are, I think, and because of that I'd hate to see him consigned to a long-term checking role after one bad season where absolutely everything went wrong.
4. The statistical magic bullet. It doesn't exist. Some of the more doctrinarian members of the statistical community think that Corsi (suitably finessed to account for zone starts and team strength) gives all the information anyone needs to make a hockey decision, but that's simply not the case (an obvious example is the discussion here). Lots of things matter – some we know about, like role and linemates (again, looking at the Iginla example, look at the shift in Corsi with and without Jokinen and Bouwmeester – I'm not a Flames guy but it sure looks to me like role had a major impact on Iginla's disappointing season). Finishing ability – while difficult to sustain and overrated by analysts at large, in my opinion – still needs to be taken into account; dismissing it entirely is not sensible. Then there's the fact that things we don't know about matter. We can't compensate for what we don't know but humility is required – as new evidence becomes available, beliefs will need to shift, and the idea that we've got it all figured out because we know how many shots a player was on the ice for is crazy.
5. The Red Queen's Hypothesis. Named after a comment in the book Through the Looking-Glass, the Red Queen's hypothesis is a fancy term in evolutionary thought that basically conveys the idea of an arms race: species need to be constantly improving and adapting just to stay in the same place, relative to its peers. It's something that I think holds true for hockey: if a team isn't constantly improving, it's regressing. Some of that improvement – especially early on – can come from the maturation of young players, but over time clubs need to learn to use trades/free agency to augment an older core. That's the long-term concern with the Oilers' rebuild model, and something we've seen in some cities. Chicago, for example, has gone from a plus-48 team that went to the Conference finals to a plus-62 team that won the Cup to a plus-33 team that lost in the first round to a plus-10 team that lost in the first round. It doesn't happen to all teams that make the leap (Pittsburgh, to cite one example, has had some recent playoff flops but recorded more regular season wins in 2011-12 than they had in any other post-lockout season) but it does happen to teams that aren't able to continue to adapt after the young core comes off entry-level deals. Assuming the Oilers make the jump to contending team, will they be able to stay there? I don't have the answer to that question.
6. Scotty Bowman. Further on that last point, it also applies to coaching. Here's Chicago G.M. Stan Bowman talking about his dad's coaching style in the book Behind the Moves:
The one thing my dad's always been so good at, I think, is he's been able to adjust…. [F]or a guy who's 'old school' and has been around so long, he's incredibly progressive and willing to try new things, willing to do things which are not the norm, and that's what made him successful as a coach … he was very unpredictable … I think all coaches today are kind of – I don't want to say programmed – but they're led to do a certain thing. So if you can force yourself to try things maybe a little different or take a different approach, it's going to give you that advantage. Ironically I think what makes him so exceptional is that he didn't think he had all the answers…. I remember my dad would ask me – when I was in high school – after a game, 'What did you see? Well, what do you think is wrong?'… Sometimes, I would say things, and then in the next game [his team would] do it and I'd think, 'My God, he actually listened to what I had to say.'… He could care less where the idea came from. It really makes no difference to him. All he cares about is winning.
7. The only reason the Oilers can rebuild the way they have is thanks to the fans. This should be obvious. If, at the end of the day, the Oilers rebuild succeeds in creating an elite team, it will be thanks to the loyalty of fans, who have continued to pay good money year after year to watch a terrible NHL team. In other markets, a drop in attendance (and consequently a drop in revenue) would have forced a shorter rebuild.
8. The Oilers are a big-market team. The Edmonton Oilers are the seventh-most expensive team to watch in the entire NHL (warning: PDF). Despite this, and despite being a terrible hockey team, they sell out every night. How many markets in the league would support that? It doesn't matter how many people live in the city, or what the size of the potential television market is, or any of the rest of it: all that matters is the number of people willing to pay to watch hockey. It's higher in Edmonton than it is in the majority of NHL markets; ergo, the club is a big-market team.
9. It is in the Oilers' interest to appear to be a small-market club. The Edmonton Oilers are negotiating with the city for support in building a new arena. Naturally, the city wants to hang on to NHL hockey; it's easier for the Oilers to extract money if the perception is that there's some danger in relocating. Obviously, there's an incentive for the team's ownership to play up that risk. Of course, as we've just pointed out, a team that sells out the building despite prices well above average and a club well below average is pretty much a dream scenario for an NHL owner.
10. Donald Fehr's long-term goal. It's been suggested to me that the NHLPA's objective is to limit damage in this CBA negotiation and try to set things up for a decisive win the next time around. I don't think that's the case. I think the NHLPA needs to get into a position where they have leverage in CBA negotiations if they are to exist as a viable entity long-term; to do that, they need to create a scenario where the vast majority of owners are making money – because owners making money will lose more money every time there's a labour stoppage. The best way to do that is to stabilize small markets – hence the push for revenue sharing. Once all NHL teams are generating significant income, the league will have much less incentive to lockout players.
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August 15 2012, 02:26PM
I am very shocked/don't believe the PDF about average ticket prices. I know its not your research but to see the Oilers only have an average ticket price of 70, while the Jets have 98. I would assume the Oilers is higher than the Jets as the Jets fans had great season ticket holder prices when they came back to town. Also I can't recall paying less than 70 ever to sit in the high section of level 2.
Not sure what constitutes a "more useful NHLer". Is it not based on the "role" that is available to be filled? In reality, as it sits, there is at most one spot in the top nine. RNH, Hall, Yak, Eberle, Hemsky, Gagner, Smyth and Horcoff (right or wrong) are virtual locks. There are some that say Jones belongs in top 9, but that is a discussion for another time.
If Paajarvi is not able to be better than a Harti or Jones in the top 9, he is USELESS as a 4th liner. I think you are alluding to that in your comments. But to say Paajarvi is more "useful" than (a focused) Eager or Petrell, has to be put in context. He is certainly more talented, but on a 4th line, no where near as effective.
Really? What does Eager do better than Paajarvi on a 4th line? Take more penalties? Oh boy, whatever will the Oilers do without that skill? Perhaps win more hockey games, crazy I know. I heard eager Eager likes to throw his fists around from time to time when he's in the mood; valuable stuff. Paajarvi on the other hand drives possession and draws more penalties, the exact opposite of Eager. Could a player who's actually good at hockey on the 4th line make the Oilers a better hockey team?
So I ask, what's more valuable, playing with the puck or chasing it? Paajarvi helps with the former, Eager helps with the latter.
August 15 2012, 02:42PM
I am very shocked/don't believe the PDF about average ticket prices. I know its not your research but to see the Oilers only have an average ticket price of 70, while the Jets have 98. I would assume the Oilers is higher than the Jets as the Jets fans had great season ticket holder prices when they came back to town. Also I can't recall paying less than 70 ever to sit in the high section of level 2.
I don't believe it either, turd.
I think point 10 is HUGE. I really don't want to see a lock out/strike, and all it will do is piss off the marginal fans which is counter to what the NHL or NHL PA wants (I would hope).
I hope that the players understand that in order to push for more revenue sharing they are going to have to give up a little bit on their end so the big money teams will buy in to it. They should not be getting more than half of league revenue. They just shouldn't.
I absolutely believe that a salary cap is necessary, and also a limit on the length of contracts.
I think Fehr would love nothing more than the publicity that a work stoppage would give him, and that scares the sh#! out of me.
August 15 2012, 05:15PM
I really do hope that were keeping Peckam over Potter. Hes a great success story with his mom raising him all alone and evrything he's had to overcome. I used to play Men's league with some black guys too and you wouldn't believe how nice these guys were just a great group! Go Theo! were routing for you!
How about both?If we put system needs in front of contractual obligations then we could see anything,if system suitability is considered over past efforts and individual skill levels then we should see a wild-card line-up.But it doesnt look likely because management sees no upside in this evolutionary progressive pro-active approach,it is also expensive.
You just listed two of my favorite Oilers,both of whom I see as haveing valuable dimensions to any system.I believe Potters two dimensional approach to defense his understanding of transitions and his vision ran our team from the back end as a possesion/transition team that showed winning results,until our team definitively switched back to a hybrid system with Whitney that abandoned the detail to transitionary versatility that Potter was provideing at an elite level.Peckham was developeing a simple and effective but more importantly consistant stlye within the possesion/transition game as well,he was mastering the methods of createing dynamics throughout games that allowed him to use simple but effective zone clearing plays that his defensive partners could count on,he was turning into a very tough bookend for an offensive defenseman.And on top of that Peckham was showing signs of excellent coachability and adjusting his game consistantly as requested,never mind his team loyalty which is natural.
In terms of system suitability personell wise we need to experience a winning system to have the remotest idea of who we need and who we dont.System changes will bring the wins not personell changes.And then we can stabilise this dynamic we are in.
Khabybulin,is a pro who still has something left,if he can take the starters role from a backup start with some hot play great,but I believe that coaches need to put system needsfirst now and this means winning,so whoever is winning is playing if the goaltender is the system facet we identify as needing change,but that is unlikely as most times it isnt just that,it is system induced collapse that causes losses not goaltenders,a superior system makes a tenders job so easy we should rarely look to them for solutions,so i expect to see Dubby start and if our system is executed properly play the season out with Khabby in support till we trade him.
MPS,has all the offense he needs to play regularly in the NHL,in a properly executed offensive system he would score more and then his defensive elite skill would show more,Magnus is the beginnings of a two-way monster,he just needed another year of growing into his body and mind,one of these mornings he will wake up pissed off at people getting in his way--he needs to take it as an insult that opposition players think they can just take his path away makeing him yield on the bridge--and hopefully that feeling wont go away until after games are over.Then he will have arrived on every level,as with everyone else if magnus can provide what the system requires he will stay and this system understanding will be a bigger decideing factor than his physical skills or size.
Scotty Bowmans story is 100% exactly why I reccomend that the Oilers try out the NewAge Hockey System,I created it based on the same pro-active vision that enabled those timely reactionary moves,the only price you pay to try something new is a mistake,and those are part of any game so the gain always outweighs the risk when trying something BRAND NEW and untried.
The NewAge System was designed to create a pure offensuve 60 minute dynamic designed to provide an opportunity for players to cumulatively and individually break scoreing records in the NHL.Averageing 45 shots and four plus goals per game this is high octane offense.With the skill and talent we have we are in an position to define ourselves as winners by executeing this system for 82 games.And the NHS provides superior defensive results without the traditional focus.
The Majic bullet the Oilers need is something new to hockey and superior enough to suit the personell potential they posess.They need a system that can allow them as a group to take the next step,they need the NewAge System.You need 45 shots per game and four plus goals to keep these types of players all happy,once that is done the wins will be stacked up behind the system sucess ,excecution-wise.
August 15 2012, 12:06PM
Not sure what constitutes a "more useful NHLer". Is it not based on the "role" that is available to be filled? In reality, as it sits, there is at most one spot in the top nine. RNH, Hall, Yak, Eberle, Hemsky, Gagner, Smyth and Horcoff (right or wrong) are virtual locks. There are some that say Jones belongs in top 9, but that is a discussion for another time.
If Paajarvi is not able to be better than a Harti or Jones in the top 9, he is USELESS as a 4th liner. I think you are alluding to that in your comments. But to say Paajarvi is more "useful" than (a focused) Eager or Petrell, has to be put in context. He is certainly more talented, but on a 4th line, no where near as effective.
Good read, but I disagree with "big market". A market is the potential that is there. The oil are a small market team the has done a great job capturing the market that is there. When NYI are a big market team, but have done a terrible job capturing any of it.
Not sure what constitutes a "more useful NHLer". Is it not based on the "role" that is available to be filled? In reality, as it sits, there is at most one spot in the top nine. RNH, Hall, Yak, Eberle, Hemsky, Gagner, Smyth and Horcoff (right or wrong) are virtual locks. There are some that say Jones belongs in top 9, but that is a discussion for another time.
If Paajarvi is not able to be better than a Harti or Jones in the top 9, he is USELESS as a 4th liner. I think you are alluding to that in your comments. But to say Paajarvi is more "useful" than (a focused) Eager or Petrell, has to be put in context. He is certainly more talented, but on a 4th line, no where near as effective.
Good call, Paajarvi get's pushed off the puck and is useless on the forecheck. Watching him dodge players, when they had the puck in the offensive zone last year was maddening. However, I do understand when he has the puck, he's third on the team for making the play go in the right direction, and that's important. But his shot percentage is abysmal and there's no physicality to his game. So he can't be a physical checker on the third and forth lines, but he's also not good enough to be a finisher on the top two lines.
Thus, down in the minors he has the chance to improve in either of these two areas and become one player or the other. I'd like to see him develop into a more physical checker that drives the play and is able to shut down top lines, while still contributing 15 goals a year. That in my mind is a very valuable player. Hopefully, however, they can put him with some skill and see how he does. After all, his rookie season was very impressive in what he managed with such crap ice time.
Corsi is like OPS in baseball.
A good overall tool, but weighted in favor of higher producing players and shouldn't be used to compare two entirely different types of players, like slugger vs. speed/doubles guy in baseball and offensive defenseman vs. stay-at-home defenseman in hockey.
Good points in this article. Makes me continue to believe that the rebuild is still scheduled to end when the arena opens.
Good read JW. All strong points to make....but...IMO, Paajarvi is not going to be able to upstage the four others positioned for the top six forwards right now, being Nuge, Hall, Ens, Yakupov...and then there's Gagner and Hemsky.
The third line of Horcoff, Smyth, and then Jones...is about where he could go at this time, with Jones being put down to the fourth line. However, if he could show at scoring touch here then he becomes more viable to move up through injury times.
I also have to say that with Petry, Justin Schultz, and maybe a healthy Whitney, as powerplay point and offensive type guys, Potter is the one who should be trade bait more than Peckham due to the physical toughness issue.
The Oil still need to make some moves to open up the 50 man roster so as to ensure much higher caliber players are traded for and that there is no overabundance.
Just my opinion dude.
August 15 2012, 12:22PM
I am happy you made point 4--I think it's important and many people fall into the trap that you described.
Oh yeah sorry, I forgot to add that if Hartikainen can put up similar points comparable to Paajarvi and play hard good hockey, in a third line role, and he has the smack, hit, and bull doze attitude always/physicality, then unfortunately Paajarvi is in the same boat as Omark is with too many of the same player types here.
Don't get me wrong though, cause I am rooting for this kid too, but too many of the same does not help out the weaknesses the Oil have.
August 15 2012, 12:24PM
I disagree with the idea that the fourth line needs to be handed over to "energy" guys. Remember, for example, the Nilsson - Brodziak - Stortini fourth line? It was extremely effective at out-scoring other units.
I'd bet that in head-to-head matchups, Paajarvi - Belanger - Eager outscores and outplays Petrell - Belanger - Eager the vast majority of the time. That matters more than the hit or two per game Petrell adds to the conversation, IMO.
That is where we have to agree to disagree. If the Oilers had more size and grit in their top 9, I would be more open to your suggestion. The fact is Petrell brings a component NO ONE else brings up front, other than Eager IF he is playing well. I would argue Petrell's physical play and PK availability trumps the little bit more offence Paajarvi would add, especially playing with the "black hole" and the RW of the day.
If we are worried about Paajarvi developing offensively, he is infinitely better off playing in OKC on a top line or as we likely both hope he is able to play as a top 6 LW, pushing Hemsky to 3rd RW and Jones to 4th line.
For that to happen though he needs to stop flying up the wing and then fluttering a wrister off the boards at the first sign of trouble. He has it in him, just not sure what happened last year. Sophmore jinx? (crosses fingers).
August 15 2012, 12:24PM
A lot of people are saying Paajarvi's low shot percentage is evidence of unlucky bounces, and it will just automatically improve. I'm pretty sure if he keeps taking wristshots as soon as he crosses the blueline, he will never get these lucky bounces he needs.
I also have to disagree with the trading of Sutton, You could not have asked more from him last year, and for a defensive core that was terrible, it was nice to see him play solid. Another year of having him as both a depth defender and a big time physical presence will be welcome. PLus the guy seems like he really likes to be here. I wonder how the season would have been affected had Shannahamer not come down so hard on what appeared to me to be clean hits. I for one, am glad he resigned.
I'm glad you made pt 7. I think one of the most underated part of the rebuild is there is no precedent for a team outside Toronto/New York to be this bad and still be in the top 3rd in revenue. Look at Pittsburgh, Washington and even Chicago's attendance when they were at the beginning of their rebuilds. I think in a way the Oilers are exploiting this as teams like Dallas and Anaheim can't afford to go that route so they go and sign Whitney/Jagr and Sourey/Allen instead of allowing for one bad year and getting Jones/McKinnon, who could be those team's saviors.
August 15 2012, 12:33PM
To add, where we may have missed the boat (and this will be considered sacrilegious my many) is bringing back Smytty. Love Smytty's passion and his history with the Oil, but his footspeed and lack of actual aggressiveness are taking a spot that would allow Paajarvi to play on the 3rd line LW.
A bigger, grittier, faster 2nd line LW type would have added some much needed size / grit in the top 6 and allowed room for a more skilled guy like Paajarvi to be in a better environment for development.
August 15 2012, 12:39PM
The thing with Potter/Peckham is they play different styles, both bring you something different and it will depend how the other 6 look. I could see them going with 8 defenders to start the year.
Bulin - Any sort of lockout and he probably retires.
PRV- AHL unless he looks way better.
I think it is worth pointing out that the key factor in the financial success of the Oilers has do to with the economics of the region. Certainly fan loyalty, the relative level of interest in NHL hockey and hockey in general, and so on are factors, but when our economy was in the tank for a decade in the 90s, you could buy a $10 ticket to an Oiler game and then have your pick of seats in the 'gold' section because it was half empty.
I thought both suspensions were fair, but I agree that Sutton brings a lot to the table - and on merit, there's no reason for the Oilers to have traded him last year.
My concern is age: he isn't a part of the long-term solution, and the Oilers a) could have received an asset back and b) could have given a guy like Peckham a little more rope this year.
It didn't happen, and I'm fine with that, but I think it was the best way to maximize return.
I see what you're saying about not being part of the long term, but isn't our long term currently being developed in the minors? So in the mean time shouldn't we be looking for the best possible stop gaps? For a big physical player that was pretty solid defensively, playing as our number 7, maybe there's a cheaper option, but I think Sutton brings more to the table. He seems great with the kids, great in the room, always a positive attitude, and I didn't see him take a shift off all year.
As for the suspensions, maybe they were fair, my point was more would they have even been applied had Shannahan not taken over this year? And how those suspensions obviously affected Sutton's game. I think management has identified that Sutton is good for the team, and he'll receive yearly contracts as long as our prospects aren't ready, and as long as he continues his level of play. In terms of a 6-7 D man, I see what's coming up in our prospect pool, but for now I can't think of a better option. Hell, I really wanted to get a Sutton jersey this year. I have only been playing hockey for two years and found my biggest contribution to my team is my size, attitude, and work ethic.
Finally, another good post. I enjoy your work and how there's always room for discussion, yet you back up your decisions very well.
@Jonathon Willis
I do agree with you that overall, Paajarvi has more skill sets and defensive abilities than Harty does, but it's that will/attitude to be more physical and grind it out that he lacks than Harty and Smyth do, of which then opens up room to set up the guys like Ebs, Hall, Yakupov and Hemsky.
The problem here is that it is going to come down to Hemsky being traded or not, IMO. This then opens the door for both Harty and P Paajarvi.
I also agree with you on Sutton too. He has been a pleasant surprise except the suspensions. But he is more valuable right now as a stable six/seventh role player/mentor for teaching Peckham, Teubert, even Plante, etc, than Potter would be.
August 15 2012, 12:46PM
Really? What does Eager do better than Paajarvi on a 4th line? Take more penalties? Oh boy, whatever will the Oilers do without that skill? Perhaps win more hockey games, crazy I know. I heard eager Eager likes to throw his fists around from time to time when he's in the mood; valuable stuff. Paajarvi on the other hand drives possession and draws more penalties, the exact opposite of Eager. Could a player who's actually good at hockey on the 4th line make the Oilers a better hockey team?
So I ask, what's more valuable, playing with the puck or chasing it? Paajarvi helps with the former, Eager helps with the latter.
Note my comments in brackets prior to mentioning Eager's name. A discontented Eager who thinks he is a top 6 guy is of no use to anyone.
HOWEVER, there were 6 - 10 games last year where I thought Eager was extremely effective and exactly what the Oiler's need. A big, tough exceptional skater who can be a pest and back it up - and a little wacky - Ask the Sedin's if they shoulder check a little more when he is on the ice. The odd well-timed "stupid" penalty is not a bad thing IMO.
I realize showing up for 12% of the games (actually more like 25% because he sat a fair bit) is unacceptable. But before I write off Eager I want to see if a) the concussion at the beginning of the year had some long lasting effects and b) Ralph can push his buttons better than "fairplay" Renney.
He is by everything I hear a very good teammate. I would see what happens the first 20 games before pulling the chute on this guy.
Edit: Better try something because we are stuck with his contract for two years.
So many things can happen before a choice has to be made! Are there injuries? Does a trade materialize & one of the guys is a part of it? Is Smid included in a much bigger trade, or Sutton? This is what training camps are for & the test of time!
August 15 2012, 01:35PM
Maybe Paajarvi should go train with Nick and Nate Diaz for the summer? He'd come back with such a attitude it would be perfect!!
August 15 2012, 01:38PM
For two yrs now we've continued to try and hammer this square peg into a round hole. Paajarvi's just not a fit here. Not only is he one of the easiest players in the league to intimidate, his battle level is low and he's consistantly steering clear of the difficult areas on the ice. The Oilers have enough non confrontational players in their lineup.
Might not be a popular decision but the Oilers would probably be better off bringing JF Jacques back with the fab 5 here to support. Atleast he ventures into the areas Paajarvi dare not go.
The Oilers believed in Jacques, Quinn believed in Jacques, and now with a new team/coach/system, who knows what could be achieved. There's little doubt the Oilers need a JF Jacques type player rather than another soft underacheiver like Magnus. Jacques would certainly be an inexpensive training camp invitee experiment.
Can't believe my innermost thawts made its way into this entry.....this summer can't end soon enough.
August 15 2012, 02:17PM
@Jonathan Willis
I agree. I think quality of shot is the major problem with looking at shot % though, as well as looking at actual number of shots. Anyone can get shots on net.
Another, not really related point. I would love to see statistics of how many breakaways T-Hall gets, and how horrifically low his scoring percentage is. Somehow breakaways aren't quality chances with hall
Interesting comments on the Oilers as a market JW. The building revenue is good and will be great in the new arena. The area where they trail the big moneymakers is TV revenue. Some teams have their own TV networks, like the Rangers. I assume the Leafs and Habs get a much larger cut from HNIC etc ad the Oil likely get chump change from SN and TSN. Would be interesting if, say Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg could have a pay TV network, showing all three teams games, plus team related shows, repeats, and other sports stuff. Probably not enough programming to make it work. MSG has the Knicks and the NYR which helps and, of course a massive market of 20 or 30 million folks, most of whom are not NHL fans however.
August 15 2012, 03:08PM
The best thing for Paajarvi might be another year with OKC. Some guys just take longer to develop (especially Fins and Swedes that played their junior hockey in Europe.)
One more year to learn to adapt to life in North America; to get stronger, learn how to hit and take a hit, and to drive to the net, etc (develop into something more than a perimeter player)
August 15 2012, 03:09PM
@Jonathan Willis
Feel the Oilers are just wasting their time on Paajarvi. Jacques as well was a .75 ppg player in the AHL. Does Magnus really have anything on JF, manly brawniness aside?
August 15 2012, 03:20PM
It will be interesting to see which players are most affected by the coaching change.
When Paajarvi does get his shot at playing with the big club maybe Krueger can have a positive affect on a young european like Magnus??
If things were done properly (meaning not needing to rush your prospects), Paajarvi would be busting into the league this year and maybe even next year.
Maybe Pajaarvi is soft, timid, etc.. The thing is, he's a 40 point player who spends time at the right end of the ice and can slot in anywhere.
The same player who is also tough, hits like a truck and knows how to agitate effectively is very rare and very expensive.
Should they go for that guy. Sure, but chances are that deal takes Hemsky or a top 6 winger, so Pajaarvi is still on the team. We need some effective role players and he can be that.
MPS is going to start the season assuming there is one in OK city.The oiler coaches have him pegged as too timid and not able to finish.
Like Lander last year Hartikanen will be given the opportunity to succeed or fail in the big show. MPS will have to put up good boxes in the AHL in order to get another shot at the NHL with the oilers.I suspect if they had been able to trade him for a decent defender he would have already been gone.
Great read, Jonathan. I like the Lewis Carroll reference in particular. It has some relevance to what I was just writing about the Flames since 2004.
Point 1. I'm more in the Peckham camp if only because I think Potter has peaked and trading Peckham right now would feel like selling for cents on the dollar. That being said, at some point it comes time to fish or cut bait, and Sutton is what Peckham needs to become, so the duplication makes one or the other expendable. More on that later.
Point 2. I think Khabibulin gets moved at the deadline. Perhaps to the Islanders, they seem to like collecting older goaltenders (John Grahame, Nabokov). I don't think the Oilers receive Strome or Reinhart in return, though.
Point 3. Paajarvi is a tough one. I'd like to see him develop into the left-winger that we need. I think having both he and Hartikainen developing is good for the team as it provides some insurance for prospect development.
Point 4. I'm not a stats guy, but this reminds me of Dan Gardner's book, Future Babble (thanks to KW for the suggestion), where he talks about "experts" who fail to make allowances for what they don't know when doing predictions and their subsequent propensity for error.
Point 5. I've argued this here at ON for a few years now. In my view this past and the two upcoming drafts will become Stu MacGregor's most important. Our draft position is likely to change (please dear God let it change!) and the team will need to acquire developing talent to account for the natural attrition of a successful team. Locking up a core is one thing, but maintaining a strong supporting cast is something else entirely. The progression of players like Pitlick, Hamilton, Marincin, Gernat, Reider, Pelss, Simpson, Musil, Zharkov, Khaira, Moroz and others will be critical in this regard.
Point 6. Absolutely. Learn and adapt or perish. This has some bearing on the constant refrain of fans every spring when they talk about the "new template" for winning being an exact copy of whichever team won the Stanley Cup. Trying to mimic that roster will mean a team is always two or three years behind the curve.
Point 7. I have made this argument, and variations of it, over FN in regards to whether or not the Flames could rebuild. The Oilers have a luxury that the Predators, Ducks, Lightning, and Hurricanes do not. When other fans try to use the patience of fans as a slight against the team and its followers it strikes me as being a crass and cynical argument. What kind of fans would we be if we were to abandon our team the moment they struggled? Support does not equal blind devotion.
Point 8 and 9. I agree with both of these in the sense that the Oilers are a big-market team in terms of revenues, both gate and corporate, but they have also saturated that market, in my opinion. The only untapped fans in the Edmonton and Northern Alberta region are the ones that aren't born yet.
Point 10. True. Fehr must know enough to know that if the players can negotiate an agreement that allows the league to grow annual revenues of around $5 billion four years from now then the players will be along for the ride. Fehr, despite my intrinsic dislike for the adversarial process he and Bettman both exemplify, appears to advocate the most sane approach: get it right and both sides win.
How do Philly, Chicago, Toronto, Van, Pitt, and Washington exceed 100% for home attendance? Is it the winter classic factor?
Pittsburgh fans sure have it good. Cheap tickets, cheap food, free programs and most importantly, cheap beer. All while watching Malkin... and sometimes Crosby.
The list of NHL barns shows how small Edmontons rink really is. 2,500 more seats X $70 a ticket + $20 in concessions X 41 games is almost $10 million a season. That's a free roster every 6 years. I would also assume that each seat is worth more than $20 in concessions and merchandise on average.
Question: What was the last home game that the Edmonton Oilers did not officially sell out?
August 15 2012, 04:48PM
I think point 10 is HUGE. I really don't want to see a lock out/strike, and all it will do is piss off the marginal fans which is counter to what the NHL or NHL PA wants (I would hope).
I hope that the players understand that in order to push for more revenue sharing they are going to have to give up a little bit on their end so the big money teams will buy in to it. They should not be getting more than half of league revenue. They just shouldn't.
I absolutely believe that a salary cap is necessary, and also a limit on the length of contracts.
I think Fehr would love nothing more than the publicity that a work stoppage would give him, and that scares the sh#! out of me.
Not sure thay is totally fair. Obviously both these guys have egos the size of all outdoors. However Fehr, was president of the MLBPA for 23 years and there was only one strike in 1994 (granted it was a doosey).
I have no horse in this race other than being a season ticket holder. This is mostly a case of millionaires fighting with billionaires. Both need a reality check. But I would hope both teams would want no or virtually no loss of the season. Hopefully sanity prevails.
But, playing in Canada, it's always been reasonable to expect a far more devoted market than a city in the southern United States has.
The Oilers don't have great fan support because they're especially good at engaging with fans - compared to a lot of teams, they're actually not that good at it. They have great fan support because people in Edmonton *love* hockey. Thus, the market of hockey consumers is way bigger relative to the size of the city than it is in a place like Long Island.
For a hockey team, the size of the city doesn't matter if the market for hockey consumption isn't there.
Sorry, but we are indeed a small market team. The market for hockey consumption must also be considered to be the size of the potential TV audience. Although we have a sold out arena every night, the TV reach is substantially less than other "big market" teams.
The Oilers revenue generation opportunities are tapped out at the rink/local level. The only way they can make more money (other than raise ticket prices) is to increase their TV rights fees, which will be determined by viewership reach. This is the primary driver behind the new arena. The new corporate suites are the only way the team can generate additional ongoing revenue.
We get to watch most games here on TV because the local viewership is strong, but you go out of the immediate market and it's Montreal/Toronto/Vancouver as the big draw teams for out-of-town games. When I lived in Calgary I got a gut full of bad Eastern conference broadcasts when Calgary wasn't playing.The only thing that saved my sanity was watching grey-market Oilers games with a sweet hi-speed internet connection.
Thoughts on a few of those points: -I prefer Peckham the player to Potter but I agree that there is probably more trade value with Peckham. Still, if it comes down to risking one of them on waivers, I would rather send down Potter. Especially with Schultz, Petry, Whitney and maybe another forward commanind the point spots on the PP. I am not sure that I see a role for Potter as much as I can see Peckham helping out on the PK.
-The Oilers need to coach to win this season. If Khabby does not give us a better chance to win then Danis, then Danis needs to get some games in the NHL to spell Dubnyk. I think that in a limited role and with a hopefully better team in front of him, Khabby can provide a serviceable season.
-I still feel like Paajarvi can develop into a two-way top-six winger. I would like to see him given an opportunity on a line with Gagner and Yakupov. As much as management and fans are clamouring for a presence like Hartikainen, Paajarvi is more NHL ready for a top-six role seeing as he has already done it and produced a solid point total in his rookie season.
August 15 2012, 05:35PM
The Oilers are a Big Market team? Sort of.
Hard salary cap + strong economy + rich owner, ok, we can run with the Rangers and Red Wings of the world.
In the old days no/soft salary cap + oil prices drop + community ownership, we were small market. If the economy softens again, or if the hard cap disappears, of if Katz's pharmacies under-perform, we're in trouble.
And as a couple of other posters have mentioned already, we've probably maximized the revenue already. That's one benefit of the EIG days, they ran a tight and efficient ship.
The biggest reason I believe the Oilers are so successful on the financial side of things is people in my age group 25-40 grew up when Gretzky and the boys were running things. We grew up as Oiler fanatics, and in turn are willing to shell out any extra money to show our support. Whether that be on tickets, merch, memorabilia, etc.
The question you did not post is does the owner finally want to see this version of the Oilers start to win games and compete game in, game out.
At this point it is difficult to determine. The only changes have been drafting Yak, being lucky enough to pick up Schultz the Younger in FA and replacing Renney with Krueger as head coach. Otherwise, it has been stand pat, again.
I hope we get some idea in training camp. If the roster constitutes the same old, same old, then we can prepare for another lottery pick and a disappointing season, sans playoffs, a version of the movie Groundhog Day.


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Due to high commercial rates at its current Grafton location, the winery is looking to relocate, with plans to move to 14136 N. Port Washington Road. That prospect took one step forward Tuesday when the Mequon Common Council unanimously approved changes to the zoning code following a public hearing.
The change to the zoning code allows for wineries on five-plus acre parcels in R-1, rural residential, B-6, rural industrial and B-7, rural business zoning districts.
But, at Tuesday's hearing, neighboring property owners voiced some concerns over having a winery in that particular location.
Resident Ken Jensen, who owns property next door to the proposed site, was concerned about an increase in traffic stopping to turn into the winery from the two-lane road.
"With commercial traffic, how many times there will be serious accidents on that street unless they provide turnouts for commercial property use?" Jensen queried.
Common Council President John Wirth said such issues will be discussed when the business applies for a conditional-use permit, a discussion which will start at the Planning Commission level before the council makes a final decision.
There were also concerns about an increase in demand to the water supply. Wirth said R-1 zoning allows for an irrigation system to be implemented on the property. He did not see any concern related to water supply to the vineyard.
Harald Tomesch, one of the founders of Chiselled Grape, said they plan to talk extensively with neighbors and help alleviate concerns to ensure they are a "good business in the neighborhood."
Chiselled Grape Winery would grow, harvest, crush or press and ferment grapes into wine at the Mequon location. The winery would also process, bottle, label, blend and store the wine, as well as have tasting rooms, wine sales, catered events or similar uses as approved by the Planning Commission.
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259.1 (h) x 701.0 (w) cm Purchased 1972 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
NGA 1972.317 © 1960 Morris Louis
- estate of the artist;
- from whom bought, through André Emmerich Gallery Inc., New York, by the Commonwealth Art Advisory Board, August 1972 (title transferred to the Australian National Gallery, July 1990)
- Morris Louis
- Honolulu Academy of Arts 30 Apr 1971 – 30 Apr 1971
- National Gallery of Victoria 08 Jun 1971 – 31 Aug 1971
- Auckland Art Gallery 12 Oct 1971 – 28 Nov 1971
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art 08 Jan 1972 – 06 Feb 1972
- Materials of Art: Painting
- National Gallery of Australia 24 Nov 1984 – 12 May 1985
- Abstract Expressionism: the National Gallery of Australia celebrates the centenaries of Jackson Pollock and Morris Louis
- 14 Jul 2012 – 24 Feb 2013
- Michael Fried, Morris Louis, New York: Harry N. Abrams 1970, illus. pl. 138;
- Morris Louis, Honolulu: Honolulu Academy of Arts 1971, cat. 5, p.8, illus.;
- Elwyn Lynn, 'Louis in Australia', Art International vol. 15 no. 9, November 1971, pp. 29–33, p. 49, illus.;
- James Mollison and Laura Murray (eds), Australian National Gallery: An introduction, Canberra: Australian National Gallery 1982, pp. 66–67, illus. col;
- Diane Upright, Morris Louis: The complete paintings, New York: Harry N. Abrams 1985, cat. 360, illus. p. 221;
- Michael Lloyd and Michael Desmond, European and American paintings and sculptures 1870–1970 in the Australian National Gallery, Canberra: Australian National Gallery 1992, pp. 302–303, illus. col.;
- Anthony White, 'Art metropolis: A new display of international art' artonview no. 32, Summer 2002–2003, p. 20, illus. col.
Beta nu is one of a group of paintings known as Unfurleds, which Louis considered his most ambitious works.[1] He began painting the series in the summer of 1960, and finished early in 1961. The Unfurleds were painted after the series of Veils and before a series of experimental groups—the Florals, Columns, Omegas and Japanese banners—which were painted during the winter of 1959–1960. In the six to eight months that Louis worked on the Unfurled series, he produced over 120 paintings, of which he destroyed about forty because the blue colours were not fast.[2]
The Unfurleds, characterised by irregular rivulets of colour running diagonally from each side of the canvas leaving a blank centre, fall into two types: those with four or five broad bands of colour that are independent of each other, and those with ten or more narrow bands that sometimes overlap. It is likely that the former type, of which Beta nu is an example, were painted earlier.
The paintings in the Unfurled series are of a similar height, a measurement which was governed by the standard-sized bolts of canvas that Louis used. Much variation occurs in the width, however, as he attempted to discover how great the blank central area could be while still retaining the tension between the two extremities. Beta nu, with a width of 701.0 cm, is one of the largest Unfurleds.
Like the Veils, the Unfurleds were titled posthumously, with letters from the Greek alphabet used to identify the series. This method had a precedent in two Unfurleds, which were titled Alpha and Delta by Louis himself for the 1960 exhibition at Bennington College, Vermont. The title Beta nu combines the second and twelfth letters of the Greek alphabet.
Michael Lloyd and Michael Desmond, European and American paintings and sculptures 1870–1970 in the Australian National Gallery, Canberra: Australian National Gallery 1992, pp. 300–302, revised Steven Tonkin 2003
[1] Louis' appraisal of the Unfurledswas reported by Clement Greenberg to Michael Fried, see Fried, Morris Louis, New York: Harry N. Abrams 1970, p. 32, and Upright, 1978, p. 91.
[2] Kenworth Moffett, 'Morris Louis: Omegas and Unfurleds', Artforum vol. 8 no. 9, May 1970, pp. 45, 46 note 3.
The National Gallery of Australia holds three paintings by Louis: one of the Veils series, Dalet zayin 1959; Nexus II 1960, which marks the transition between the Veils and Unfurleds series; and Beta nu 1960 from the Unfurleds series;as well as two drawings, Untitled c. 1949 and Untitled 1950–53.


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Cathy is so nice & friendly. She even picked up us at bus station because we lost our direction.
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The high school dancers headed into the audience and brought the young dancers to the gym floor for some sashaying around. They taught the students a polka with a lot of hand slapping and foot tapping.
The students were all smiles as they returned to their seats to watch a final number from the high schoolers.
Darrell Gardner is the dance instructor for Emery High. He has been teaching the social dance class for a number of years. He believes that dancing is a lot of fun for these students and helps teach them social skills and how to interact with other students.
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Ferron City Youth Council will hold a surplus equipment sale on April 17, from noon-2 p.m. at the city maintenance shop, 90 East Mill Road in Ferron. A preview of the items to be sold will be held on April 16 from 5-6 p.m.
CHIP will be accepting applications beginning May 3 -12. Contact Joy M. at 435-381-2668 or visit the Medicaid office at 25 West Main Street in Castle Dale.
PeeWee race and pit bike race, April 18, sign ups at 9 a.m. North of Huntington, follow the signs.
On June 14-16, high school students who are interested in pursuing a healthcare career can attend SU-AHECs Health Career Exploration Camp. The camp will be held on the campus of Southern Utah University. For more information call, 1-888-89-RURAL.
The Emery County Fair theme is Building Bridges. For entries in the parade, call 687-2403. The parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 7.
If you are interested in performing or entertaining (group or individual) at the Emery County Fair in August, call Kathy Justice at 687-2403.
Emery County Fair is honoring the youth of Emery County at the 2004 Fair. We would like to do so by featuring those that have given time and energy to the youth. If you know someone who stands out in this area, contact Kathy Justice at 687-2403.
A three on three basketball tournament fundraiser will be held for Canino Leon, a student at Huntington Elementary. Canino needs surgery and his family has no insurance. The tournament will be held at Mission San Rafael in Huntington. For information or to register individually or a team, contact Terri at 748-5525 or 749-0755, Susan or Leo at 381-5366, ShiAnne or Shawnee at 653-2604 or Daniel or Yochio at 687-5526.
Habitat for Humanity of Castle Country will hold an aluminum can drive through the month of April. Cans may be taken to Price Metal Salvage, 510 East 1250 South, Price, or call them at 637-8609. For more information call the HFH office and leave a message at 636-3230, Katherine at 636-8149, or Sylvia at 687-9184.
The Southeastern Utah District Health Department will be conducting two food handler's workshops April 15 at the health department in Castle Dale, 25 West Main, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information about the class, call Terri Bennett at 381-2252 or Dr. Claron Bjork at 637-3671 in Price.
In conjunction with National Immunization Month, there will be a special immunization clinic April 26 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the health department, 25 West Main in Castle Dale. Prizes will be given. Shots will be given if you have Medicaid, PEHP, CHIP, or if your insurance doesn't cover immunizations. For any questions call 381-2252.
Benefit event for Jerry Stofko, May 8 at Emery County Recreational Center in Castle Dale. Spaghetti dinner from 6-7 p.m. followed by Vegas style games from 7- 9:30 p.m. and an auction. For tickets contact Kim Edgehouse, 381-2976; Laura Vipperman, 748-5186; or Tina Ricchetti, 381-2410. An alcohol free event, must be 18 to attend. Advance purchase qualifies for prize drawing.
All scouts, cub scouts and leaders: Scout A Rama will be May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Pinewood Derby will also be held that day for the Champion Cars of the District. For information on the derby contact Lee Jeffs at 381-2496. It's not too late to sign up for a booth, contact Laren Huntsman at 381-5185. Purchase tickets from a cub scout.
Apply now for the Mrs. Utah America Pageant. Completed applications are due by May 1. The pageant features beauty and family values while fostering community service activities. Mrs. Utah America represents a variety of backgrounds, lifestyles and personal interests, ages 21 to 72. The pageant will be June 18-19 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts in Salt Lake. There will be three categories: personal interview, evening gown and swimsuit. Contact Diane Ritter at 602-870-7572 or email@example.com; or visit www.mrsutahamerica.net.
Harmony Circus is coming to Castle Dale for two performances on April 14. Show times will be 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Building, 75 South 400 East. The circus is billed as the Greatest Little Show. Fun for the entire family.
The Emery County Democrats will be holding their county convention and dinner on April 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum of the San Rafael (96 No. 100 E. in Castle Dale). All interested people are welcome to attend. Democrat County Commissioner candidate will be voted on and state party officer candidates will speak. Congressman Jim Matheson will be the Keynote speaker. Dinner, entertainment and prize drawing will also be provided. Tickets will be available at the door or contact your precinct chair or Kim Player or Duane Collard.
The Emery County Republican Convention will be held on April 13 at Huntington Elementary beginning promptly at 7 p.m. Registration for County Delegates will begin at 6:15 p.m. All Emery County residents are encouraged to attend this convention where Republican Gubernatorial, State, Congressional and local Commissioner Candidates will address the convention. The convention hall will be open at 6 p.m. for the public to meet and visit with the candidates.
Seniors of Emery County are welcome to attend a Garden Party at the Castle Dale Senior Center on April 19 at 1 p.m. Come and learn how to take care of your gardens. There will also be painting of Happy Factory cars.
April 29 at 8 p.m. Frontline's The Jesus Factor.
Ferron, City Hall, April 15, 4-6 p.m., contact Charlene Freeman-384-2337; Huntington, Town Hall, April 14, 5:30-7 ap.m., contact Kerrie Sherman-687-9569.
Registration is being held for Emery County Men's Softball league at the Emery County Recreation office located at 75 Sount 400 East, Castle Dale. Deadline for registration is May 17. All fees must be paid at time of registration. No exceptions. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
Registration is being held for Emery County Women's Softball league at the Emery County Recreation office, located a 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale. Deadline for registration is May 17. All fees must be paid at time of registration. No exceptions. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
Time to think of getting your photographs ready for the Emery County Fair. Contact Stan Mathis for the requirements necessary to have your photos mounted and ready for the fair. Call him at 381-2466.
Scrapbooking is the new category for the Emery County Fair this year. Pull out your best pages to enter into the competition, or better still, you have four months to construct pages for judging. There will be five days of scrapbook demonstrations held at the county recreation building, If you are interested in presenting a demonstration, contact Jerilyn Mathis at 381-2554 (work) or 381-2466 (home) for further information.
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Deputy Prime Minister and former IDF Chief of Staff Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon on Monday called for a criminal investigation of the Harpaz document saga, following publication Sunday of the State Comptroller's report that found grounds for rebuking both sides in the scandal – the IDF brass and the Defense Ministry.
"The facts published in the report are disturbing, shaking and worrying," Ya'alon said. "It's hard to digest the level of misconduct and the violation of the most basic values by those involved.
"Their behavior casts a dark shadow on the army and the security apparatus, and requires those involved to account for their actions. The lines were crossed in this case in the relationship between the political and military levels, in understanding where the source of authority lies, and breaking moral and ethical codes."
According to Ya'alon, the IDF and the security apparatus are not "pawns in the hands of one office or another, or in the hands of one person or another, and they're not anyone's private domain."
He said the conduct described in the report violates the public trust "and raises serious doubts and questions among commanders of all ranks, who are looking upward only to see ugly power struggles, loss of judgment and bad culture, which dishonored the IDF and the security apparatus."
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz said today was "a sad day for the IDF, the state of Israel, its citizens and anyone who happened near the case."
The case has to remind those of you who are fond of British musical shows of the immortal tune They Were Only Playing Leapfrog, from Oh What a Lovely war (see video at the end).
In early April, 2010, Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced that he was not planning to extend the term of office of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi another year. The decision damaged an already terrible relationship between Barak and the topmost soldier in the land. The State Comptroller's review of the scandal that emerged from that decision described the Defense office and the IDF command as being in an "atmosphere of war."
To make matters even worse, if such a thing was even imaginable, Barak decided to proceed with the appointment of Ashkenazi's successor completely behind the latter's back.
The candidates that were mentioned at the time as being up for the job were Generals Benny Gantz (who got the appointment), Gadi Shamni, Gadi Eisenkot, Yoav Galant and Avi Mizrahi.
On August 6, 2010 journalists Amnon Abramovitch and Roni Daniel revealed on Channel 2's Friday night news magazine "Friday's Studio" a document containing guidelines for building a positive image for candidate General Yoav Galant, as well as corresponding guidelines on defaming both Gabi Ashkenazi and Benny Gantz. The document bore the logo of the public relations office of a media consultant by the name of Eyal Arad.
The two journalists let their audience know that both Galant and Arad were claiming that the document was a forgery, but stressed that it was important even as such, as an illustration of the pervasive culture inside the defense community, and attested to the involvement of external players in the process of selecting the next chief of staff and the downgrading of the status of the serving chief.
Israel's police opened an investigation following the disclosure of the document, and invited for an interrogation the Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, and IDF spokesman Brigadier General Avi Benayahu.
While the investigation was going on, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein ordered the freezing of the process of choosing a new chief of staff.
On August 19, 2010, police announced it had clear evidence that the document was, indeed, forged, but then announced that the entire IDF General Staff were cleared of criminal suspicions.
Subsequently, AG Weinstein gave the OK to continue the process of selecting a new IDF chief.
Channel 2 refused to reveal who leaked the document, but then, on August 20, 2010, Colonel (Res.) Gabi Siboni confessed to being the source.
On August 23, 2010, police arrested Lieutenant Colonel Boaz Harpaz on suspicion of falsifying the document. Investigators concluded that Harpaz passed on the document to IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Col. Erez Weiner, who passed it to Siboni.
A much contested point has been whether or not Harpaz himself received the document from GOC Northern Command Gadi Eizenkot, who received it from the chief of staff.
In his search for a connection to journalist Abramowitz, Siboni consulted with former deputy head of Mossad Tamir Pardo, whom the journalist described as "former senior Mossad" man.
On September 2, 2020, Defense Minister Barak appeared before the General Staff Forum and spoke in the harshest terms about the document and the incident: "I'm worried about attempts made by several senior officers, both in regular and reserve service, to stop and delay the process of appointing the next chief of staff and gain an illegitimate influence on the results," he said, adding that the attempt had almost succeeded, causing deep damage to the public confidence in the IDF."
Some in the media went as far as to call the incident a coup d'etat attempt on the part of the IDF leadership.
Three days later, General Galant received his appointment as the next chief of staff, only to be dumped on February 5, 2011, on suspicion of mishandling the construction of a home in Moshav Amikam.
On February 13, 2011, after a stormy meeting, the Israeli government unanimously approved General Benny Gantz as the next IDF chief of staff.
Now, two years later, the Attorney General will probably have no choice but to recommend the appointment of an independent council to dig into the criminal aspects of the scandal.
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About the Author: Yori Yanover has been a working journalist since age 17, before he enlisted and worked for Ba'Machane Nachal. Since then he has worked for Israel Shelanu, the US supplement of Yedioth, JCN18.com, USAJewish.com, Lubavitch News Service, Arutz 7 (as DJ on the high seas), and the Grand Street News. He has published Dancing and Crying, a colorful and intimate portrait of the last two years in the life of the late Lubavitch Rebbe, (in Hebrew), and two fun books in English: The Cabalist's Daughter: A Novel of Practical Messianic Redemption, and How Would God REALLY Vote.
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