Scott Howson
Scott Howson
Donald Scott Howsonis a retired ice hockey player and current VP of Player Personnel for the Edmonton Oilers. He was formerly the general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League...
ahead both due full move prepare preparing settle start steam
We both have to move full steam ahead here and prepare for arbitration if we can't get something done. We have to settle this or start preparing our briefs. They're due on Tuesday.
avoid camp early good sign training
He had a good training camp and we wanted to get it out of the way. We wanted to sign Robbie early and avoid the deadline, and now we've done that.
becomes bit centre four skater takes three wants year
He could be a first-line centre in the NHL if he wants to be - if he becomes a better skater and a bit more complete. That's going to take time, though. You don't become a first-line centre in the NHL in a year or two. It usually takes three or four years.
gets goal talk
The short-term goal is him being in our top-nine forwards. We think he can do that. Once he gets there, then we can, perhaps, talk about a longer-term deal.