(waits a few minutes)
Okay, wait's over. Schultz was originally a draft pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2008 and played three seasons in the Wisconsin Badgers system. He left after the 2011-12 season, but could not agree to terms with the Ducks, thus making him a free agent. The catch: he could only sign a 2-year entry level deal, so finding a right fit would matter to him. Enter the Edmonton Oilers, who will sign him to that deal tomorrow, since that's the day every free agent can sing with a team of their choosing. What does Schultz's signing do for the Oilers?
You have Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and potentially Nail Yakupov at forward, and Schultz instantly becomes the Oilers' best defenseman (Ryan Whitney would have been that, had injuries not curtailed his career). Add in Oscar Klefbom and David Musil in the team's pipeline, and suddenly, a major weakness is now getting to be a strength. Yes, Schultz is unproven on the NHL level, but the Oilers will gladly take any help they can get, and Schultz is definitely motivated to prove himself. Now, if only they can solve their goaltending problem...
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