Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Few can believe Alex Chiasson came into Edmonton camp last year on a PTO. However, he did and once he grabbed a roster spot, Chiasson never let go. His 22-goal season while shooting nearly 18% was a revelation. Alex Chiasson’s ability to hit the blue paint was uncanny.
Can he do it again? That is the question Ken Holland must answer. What do you pay the forward? He earned $650,000 and should double that salary at least. It boils down to what the two sides can agree on.