Kulak Top-4 Oilers? Coaches Weigh In

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Kulak Top-4 Oilers? Coaches Weigh In - Is He Really That Good?

Let's face it, Oilers fans are always on edge. The team's had a rollercoaster few years, and any whisper of a shakeup sends the fanbase into a frenzy. So, when talk of Kulak potentially being a top-four defenseman started swirling, people lost their minds. Is he really that good?

We asked a few coaches around the league - some anonymous, some on the record - to weigh in on Kulak's potential.

What Coaches Are Saying

"He's a solid puck mover, that's for sure." One coach, who didn't want to be named, told us. "But I don't know if he's got the physicality or the size to be a true top-four defender."

Another coach, who was willing to go on the record, echoed that sentiment. "Kulak's a good player, but he's more of a third pairing guy." He added, "He's great at moving the puck, but he can get caught out of position defensively. And against the bigger teams, he's gonna get eaten alive."

But not everyone was so pessimistic. "He's got a lot of potential," said one coach who's been trying to trade for Kulak for months. "He's got the skills, and he's got the work ethic. If he can put it all together, he could be a real force."

So What's the Verdict?

It's still too early to say for sure whether Kulak can be a top-four defenseman for the Oilers. But one thing's for sure, he's got the talent. It's gonna be up to him to show that he can handle the pressure and the physicality of being a top-four guy.

If he can do that, the Oilers might have themselves a real steal. But if he doesn't step up, he might be relegated back to the bottom pairing.

Only time will tell.

Stay tuned, Oilers fans!

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