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Praise For Horcoff

by Paul on 09/10/08 at 05:51 AM ET
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from David Staples of the Cult of Hockey at the Edmonton Journal,

Shawn Horcoff is under-rated no more in in his own hometown. The majority of Oilers fans have come to see the self-made player as an outstanding first liner, an all star, good enough to compete for a spot as a fourth line energy player on Team Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

There is no aspect of the game that Horcoff hasn’t mastered: shooting, passing, skating, checking, faceoffs, defensive zone coverage. And the numbers prove it, according to Oilers fans at least.

But others aren’t so sure.

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Oilers Extend Horcoff

by Paul on 07/16/08 at 06:13 PM ET
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via the Edmonton Oilers,

The Edmonton Oilers have signed centre Shawn Horcoff to a six-year contract extension. More details to follow.

added 6:38pm,

Oilers General Manager Kevin Lowe says, “Shawn has proven himself as one of the premier players in the National Hockey League and has been and will continue to be an integral part of our organization moving forward.  By being proactive with this deal, we avoid being in a situation where Shawn could become an unrestricted free agent after next season and the unknown free agency can bring to the organization. Having him under contract long-term is something that has been on our radar for a long time and we are extremely pleased to finalize this deal.”

more at the above link and it is a 6 year extension…

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Shawn Horcoff’s Season Over

by Alanah McGinley on 02/04/08 at 01:58 PM ET
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From TSN,

The Edmonton Oilers took another blow to their lineup on Monday, as the team learned that centre Shawn Horcoff will have season-ending shoulder surgery.

Horcoff missed the Oilers’ game against Dallas on Friday after aggravating the injury - which he was nursing all season - in the NHL All-Star Game last week.

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Penner A Work In Progress

by Paul on 12/07/07 at 11:48 AM ET
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from Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun,

Penner has six goals and eight assists for 14 points so far this season, including goals in back-to-back games on the road trip.

Linemate and interim captain Shawn Horcoff says he’s good with Penner.

“He’s a little bit of a work in progress,” he said. “It’s not easy to play like he did in L.A. every night. That’s real tough to do. But he has potential to do that. You have to remember he’s essentially in his second year in the league. You have to be patient.

“I think he’s going to be there. This year? Maybe not. But by the second half of next year ...”

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Oilers Need An On-Ice Captain

by Paul on 11/25/07 at 10:28 AM ET
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from Sean McCormick of Sportsnet,

But this young, impressionable Oiler ship needs a rudder right now, and Moreau’s leg is still in a cast. His return is still weeks, if not months away, and it’s time the Oilers considered appointing a deserving veteran to the post of interim team captain. That veteran is Shawn Horcoff, who, in all likelihood was the second best candidate for the job when the vacant C went to Moreau at the conclusion of training camp.

The concept of an interim captain is not unheard of around the NHL, nor is it unheard of on the Edmonton Oilers, who are lacking many things right now, not the least of which is a healthy leader in chief.

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Hockey By Horcoff

by Paul on 11/24/07 at 09:21 AM ET
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from the Edmonton Sun,

“I like to think that every one of my teammates has that heart and the drive and that desire to do it,” said Horcoff. “A lot of times it’s just realizing you have to change your game a little bit, get a little more gritty.

“I think every player in here has it in them. Whether they bring it every night or not is a different story. Sometimes you just have to get to the front of the net and get a crappy goal. And win your battles in the corner. If you lose a puck in the corner, win a battle to get it back.

“That’s how hockey’s played.”

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Horcoff Understands The Message

by Paul on 09/24/07 at 06:41 PM ET
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from the CP,

“What we’re talking about is 5-on-5 ice for (Horcoff),” MacTavish said after the win over the Flames. “Maybe his role will be more important, more impactful for us if he is playing on a second or third line. The minutes will be there ... but maybe at the start of the game his name isn’t with Hemsky and with Penner.

“We need a dynamic scorer, and Horc, for all his strengths, is not an 100-point guy, so we’re going to entertain thoughts of looking at somebody else, at times, 5-on-5.”

Horcoff heard MacTavish loud and clear.

“It’s motivating,” he said. “There’s only a handful of 100-point guys in the league.

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Battle At Center In Edmonton

by Paul on 09/23/07 at 09:43 AM ET
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from Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun,

MacTavish believes the high end of Gagner’s offensive ability is probably much higher than Horcoff’s, and since the team needs offence, they have to give this a serious look.

“We need a dynamic scorer,” said the coach, who had no idea Gagner would be this good this fast when Edmonton drafted him last summer.

“Horc, for all his strengths, is not a 100-point guy in our minds. You need a guy who’s going to be a 90 or a point-a-game guy, at least, in that position. So we’re going to entertain thoughts of looking at somebody else there at times five-on-five.”

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