Training Camp Hopeful #4: Geoff Paukovich

There are a few reasons Geoff Paukovich could be a factor in this fall's training camp. He has size (6.04, 215) and his big league salary ($603, 333) means he can be called up at minimal cost to the cap. Paukovich is a flawed player, but the Oilers have all kinds of extra's from Waterworld at the end of their roster.If JF Jacques gets hurt, or Steve MacIntyre continues to act like a house on the side of the road, if Ryan Stone thinks he's a scorer, then things open up for the other physical players on the roster. There aren't many and Paukovich has already gained a reputation for thuggery.Seriously? Yes. Paukovich turned heads when he drilled Kyle Greentree last fall and did a similar thing in college to Robbie Bina. Hockey fights tells us he had three of them last season and several scouting reports mention that he has a mean streak. He's not close to being good enough. That didn't stop Steve MacIntyre. Paukovich was well thought of going into his draft year...