RE 10-11: Jason Strudwick

I think the Edmonton Oilers view Jason Strudwick as a "player-coach" for the coming season. I believe there are a number of factors that could end Strudwick's Oiler career at any time.That said, he clearly has had an impact on the organization since his arrival and I can also see him staying on in a coaching capacity once he retires.Fitting Strudwick into the top 7D before anyone shoots a puck in anger is one thing; it'll be another matter when the team has to decide on risking waivers on kids like Peckham or their annual nail-biting about the three goalie situation.To borrow from the classic movie The Hunt for Red October "this one is going to be close."•Boxcars: 72gp, 0-6-6•Shots: 19•Plus Minus: -18•Corsi (Rel): -16.3 (7th best on D)•GF/GA ON: 36-54•5x5/60: 0.36 (4th best on D)•5x4/60: nil•Quality of Competition: 5th toughest among D's•Quality of Teammates: 5th best among D's•Cap Hit: $700,000What do these numbers tell us? He played above the le...