Yet another option on defense for the Edmonton Oilers on the waiver wire today, as the Detroit Red Wings placed Jakub Kindl on waivers this morning for the purpose of reassignment. Should the Oilers take a stab at him? Eh… well let’s talk about it.
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Well, he sure is tempting. The Oilers lack quality defense, along with size. Kindl appears to be an answer to their woes, especially with Oscar Klefbom still on the shelf. He is 6-foot-3 and nearly 200 pounds, and he was a former first round draft pick.