RE 10-11: Tom Gilbert

I'm a fan of Tom Gilbert. He's a quality NHL player, and even better Gilbert has all of the frustrating development years behind him. Gone are the college days, and gone too are the "adjusting to the speed of the NHL game" and we are left with a very good hockey player.Skilled? Yes. Healthy? Yes. Wide range of skills? God bless him. I don't know what most people look for in a defenseman, but for me Tom Gilbert is a really good example of a productive player.His contract? $4 million dollars times 4 years and that is a good contract. Does Gilbert have a downside? Well, some say he isn't a hitter but then again a good finesse defender who can stay healthy and help the team in all three zones is going to get a little leeway in the big hits department. The Oilers have enough guys who get injured, they don't need Gilbert playing outside his comfort zone.•Boxcars: 82gp, 5-26-31•Shots: 98•Plus Minus: -10•Corsi (Rel): 8.1 (2nd best among D)•GF/GA ON: 55-62•5x5/6...