Gilbert Brule: Tumbling Dice

The quickest way to a million in big league hockey is to contribute heavily to the offensive side of the equation. Despite playing about the same number of career NHL games, Fredik Sjostrom's (who was drafted one selection before 83) salary is about $3M less than Ales Hemsky each season. Gilbert Brule made $800,000 this past season and is a restricted free agent. A big story for Oilers fans this season will surround just how much he'll get on his next contract. Although the club is unlikely to be tight against the cap in 10-11, having Brule sign a value contract will make it easier for the Oilers to shoehorn a few contracts moving forward. It'll be an interesting item to track this summer. Boxcars: 65gp, 17-20-37Shots: 121Plus Minus: -8Corsi (Rel): 5.8 (5th among F's)GF/GA ON: 38-435x5/60: 2.36 (2nd among regulars) 5x4/60: 1.99 (11th among regulars) Quality of Competition: 10th FQuality of Teammates: 5th FFO %: 52.6 in 274 FO'sOffensive Zone start FO %: 48.4 (5th...