RAW | Adam Henrique 07.02.24

Adam talks with the media over Zoom about his decision to re-sign with the Edmonton Oilers.

[@pohogaming]

Finally a dude that doesn’t just care about the money

[@pohogaming]

@@zooweemamba the reason I said that is bc a different team was probably offering him 4m/5m but he stayed with oilers

[@Apoch86]

@@zooweemamba just cause someone has money, doesn't mean that it's their focus.. it's confirmed he turned down "better" offers to stay here, as far as I am aware. That show's he doesn't just care about money.. Hope you can understand that now.

[@jdsu2000]

Does Nurse learn something from Rico? Money isn’t the most important part in hockey.

[@pohogaming]

@@jdsu2000 lol

[@pohogaming]

@@Apoch86 well said.

[@RajBauer]

So happy to have Rico back, he said he loved the atmosphere of this city and said he would love to win here. The man stuck to his word and stayed 😃

[@roximama]

So happy he's staying and so excited for next season.

[@amandashingar7029]

I love so much that his family was a main factor in where he went. So happy to have him back!!

[@visionquest520]

Thanks adam for re-signing with Edmonton, love having you here!

[@DousedInOil]

WE LOVE YOU RICO!!!! ♥♥♥

[@ksizformerlyknownaskaren1060]

Rico, you are just such a beauty. Thank you so much for staying. Oil Country is SOOOOO happy to have you back!!! We love you!! 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙

[@davidkaliczak9373]

Adam, that was super nice you weren't only looking for money But putting the family first. Your a class act. Thankyou.

[@frankytanky5076]

We love you Rico. I wanted this guy back more than any fa if I’m being honest, he can do so much for the team.

[@deanm3464]

It made my night when I saw that he signed, I was very hopeful but you never know! Your the man Adam

[@KptKrunch9481]

Awesome to see this - Rico is a great person first and foremost and that's very important. The fact he WANTS to be here vs. we are giving a player the most money to be here is even better. We gotta be the Cup favorites right now - as though other teams have made moves (i.e. Nashville) the moves they made don't compare to what the Oilers have done based on what they already have. And can you imagine Evander Kane LTIR'd for the whole season, only to be activated for the playoffs! Think of our lineup then (not to mention who we may pick up at the Trade deadline).

[@KkevrockK]

Shows Rico has a brain! And we appreciate it! Just an awesome plug and play guy! Wish we had another 3/4 of him!

[@cgeescorts1487]

The character this guy has is amazing. We play to win, the spirit of the team, the spirit of true hockey. I hope this guy gets lots of bonuses and extras. He has made a great sacrifice, as his family has, and he deserves it. I hope Foegele and Daiharnais learn a lesson from Rico. So glad to have Rico back. Total respect! Rico believes! Oilers are very very lucky to have Adam.

[@ProtagonisTeneT]

We didnt want Foegele or Vinny back. They wanted to stay didnt you see the press conferences after the Cup Final during locker room clear out? Foegele was almost in tears about having to leave

[@LARGO125]

We had to decide what we could afford vs the win now or build for the future mentality. Plus, Broberg has so much more upside than Vinny, and I think Jeff Skinner has more offensive upside than Warren.

[@rakitoon]

Vinny and Foegele = 2 of my favourite Oilers. After a decade struggling, I get that Vinny had to take his money opportunity. Foegele - that guy was struggling to hold back the tears in his post-season avail. He knew. Still love them both. Vinny & Josh Brown have a date, TBA. Not sure who I'll be pulling for there! LOL.

[@jmyoung780]

So happy he's back. What a GREAT interview and perspective into Rico. Like him even more now

[@anthonyhicks872]

Adam seems like such a genuine guy.

[@mctoads8230]

Man I stoked he’s back

[@Stanley_Furley]

“At the end of the day we play hockey to win”!!! You gotta love the guy!

[@nikson3200]

That was the icing on the cake yesterday - after all the signings we got over the course of the day, we even have Rico signing a new contract. So we get to see some more 3rd line magic. between Brownie, Jani and Rico - soooo looking forward to October 9th and the puck dropping again! LFG OILERS 🔥🔥🔥

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

This is uplifting, man. Love Henrique’s attitude and vision. Fantastic to have him back. INSPIRING

[@scottymcgregor]

What a great character player. Love this guy! Thanks for coming back for the team!!

[@patriciaschmitt6448]

Great interview with Adam! Absolutely love him and his strong play. He added to and made a difference when he joined the Oilers. So happy to have him stay and his reasons for staying.

[@kelownarealman]

Great to have you sticking around Adam.

[@curtiswhite6662]

So glad he stayed, major addition to to the team last year and adds so much depth

[@jeeplivion]

I was pleasantly surprised at the news of Adam's new contract. Welcome back!

[@kenegilsson1362]

Adam your a great addition to the oilers. And the fact you mentioned the fans. Proves it

[@ProtagonisTeneT]

WELCOME BACK RICO!!!! So so happy you decided to come back! Edmonton is your home!

[@canadablake]

You made an awful lot of Oilers fans happy! Glad you stayed!

[@twillison8824]

Excited to have you back, Adam. Going to be one helluva upcoming season.

[@richardsharpe5878]

Glad you and your family decided to stay! Best of luck next season!

[@the_hero7801]

Good to see him back!

[@rburnett6266]

Respect=Henrique

[@babajungLA]

Welcome back to Rico! So excited to have you back!!

[@karenpark9594]

Welcome, Adam and family! Was hoping for days that you'd resign. You are a great player and wow, this interview shows what a great person you are as well! So happy you resigned. Can't wait for the season to start!!! This may be the longest 2 months of my life 😂

[@lonewolfwarrior2143]

Sooooo happy Rico signed with the oilers again!! Guy came right into the lineup scoring huge goals in the regular and post season! The definition of a stud!

[@GamingSlippers]

Still has the playoff beard. Absolute chad behavior.

[@Ukrainadian]

I wish Connor and Drai still had theirs, they were nice to see all grown out.

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

This really made me laugh, and I agree completely

[@LARGO125]

​@@Ukrainadianyou could tell in interviews that Drai's beard was driving him nuts. He was always scratching at it.

[@teresaewasiuk8305]

We love you Rico!!! 💙🧡 Thanks for staying! 🥹

[@petermoroz6556]

So glad to have this cat for another couple yrs. Oilers had a great run this year. Next year they are a beast in the west.

[@nomadman123]

He seems like a solid guy. He adds to the character of the team and the tighter the team is the higher their chance of winning.

[@bluethunder1951]

He fits the team very well, his style of play will make him successful over the entire season and hopefully into the playoffs.

[@Jxvany]

happy to have rico back ❤

[@raypurdy4204]

We love the signing, we love the guy, welcome back brother

[@OilersHD97]

Absolutely fired up Rico is back

[@luciapineda23]

Nice view ❤ Adam is not only a super talented player but also very handsome

[@thecount1001]

gotta be a great and exciting thing to answer Mark Spector questions in the summer if you're an Oiler.

[@Stanley_Furley]

😂😂

[@teebzsie]

I get such a touch the earth vibe from Rico, and he still has the beard! "we got together and expressed our feelings" lolol him and brownie are gems

[@richhustle2024]

Welcome back Henrique!

[@dotsloops7486]

Biggest signing from a great free agency! This guys a winner! Rico’s Roughnecks!!!

[@Droy777]

What a beauty!! Welcome back Rico

[@AlexandrawOfficial_Lexi]

beauty, thats an original term in these comments sections :D

[@Hexadecimal_QueenofChaos]

BrownHenMark line saved the Panthers series 🥳

[@MYguyCanada]

Welcome back Adam

[@onelowvdub]

we néed home ice next year .that killed us this year

[@MistValleyGaming]

An absolute class act. Love to see him retire as an Oiler, and as a Stanley Cup winning Oiler.

[@ryleyw3684]

So happy Adam's staying, honestly I liked him on the team since day 1, him brown and Yanny was great

[@dianedyck3474]

Love his resigning !…pretty sure with this lineup we will go all the way!

[@TheSimpleG5]

Welcome back!

[@deankung469]

awesome news, great to see him back

[@LARGO125]

Looking forward to a full season of Rico ngl. He had some shifts on Connor's line, it gives a couple of different looks if they decide to go back to that part time, he can swap assignments with Nuge.

[@ryans413]

I knew he come back from his interview after the playoffs I could see he wanted to.

[@garrettbeams7752]

Glad to hear he’s back great face off man, just hope he can stay healthy cause he has had a history of injuries but here’s to hoping! lol

[@deankung469]

Oilers are looking good, once the deals are done for Broberg and Hollaway they will have some depth! Not sure how they will deal with the cap as it looks like they are way over the cap now but again great depth! I really like the make up of this team, funny that its almost all Canadians or Sweeds' on the team

[@hardcaliber19]

My guess is either Kane is expected to go on LTIR, or they will trade him or Ceci. Probably Ceci.

[@benmcdonough7377]

Now, the oilers 7th best forward (arguably), is a former assistant captain. That’s something not a lot of teams can say

[@dwaynesbgb]

Oilers media is garbage. Thanks for coming back Rico. We love ya here

[@ChenAhHao]

Let’s go get the cup next year🙏

[@MichaelxMurphy]

Hello Adam..

[@1980DEVILSREJECTS]

We have a new 3rd line

[@thaddcorbett2148]

No, we have a new 3rd line that can produce points!!!!!!!

[@basicboomer519]

Our first line is the best first line in the league, our second line is a good 1st line, our 3rd line is a second line, and our 4th line is a okay 4th line. Our defence is average apart from Bouchard being an elite offensive defenceman and our goaltending is average.

[@onelowvdub]

wait is he trying to pull at my heart strings 😢

[@andyhatch5818]

Great job Oilers keeping these guys in the fold

[@kevinhurley4815]

Love uncle Rico

[@wdstrut]

This is not the top of your game Gregor. You got what was needed from your interviewee, but you were leading, assuming, and borderline offensive/cheeky in your questions. “You haven’t had a lot of success lately…”

[@kurtkieswetter5514]

He wasn't the only 1....seems to be 1 common goal for these guys signing in edm

[@kushkrazegaming]

Rico was honestly the cherry on top for free agency

[@neilchamberlain2731]

I think this team is special, with special humans. I think most of our players are team first , and to win is more important than a few extra dollars. GO OILERS!!!!!!

[@bryanworrall5182]

Florida panthers came in to the season with the mission, or purpose to win the Stanley Cup. They worked so hard in the off season. If the Oilers want the Cup, it starts now. Get in the mindset, get to the gym, and the ice and have the attitude that we want the Cup more than all the other NHL teams. Look, Conner, and Leon can't play forever at this level. They need help from everyone. Good luck Oilers

[@kylef4357]

Trust in the beard oilers fans. Trust in the beard

[@donaldvuong4188]

Hes already gotten his cheque's, he wants his legacy now

[@JLineUp]

Spector is so brutal

[@JPHiP88]

YEAH FANS

[@TheWarawaj]

EDM is so close to being a jugernaught now. Depth beyond anyones wildest dreams. 2 RHD- these are the last pieces. Top 4 & bottom pairing. Gonna have to be deadline unless JJ really pulls a rabbit out of his A*%. Ceci & Kulak must go (6M in cap space). Kane (5.15M in cap space) needs to be on LTIR until Late April. Put Broberg on his natural side on the 3rd pair for the season, get him ready to be a top 4 in 2025. Maybe Ackey or Wanner will be ready by then as well.

[@hardcaliber19]

I don't see any point in moving Kulak. Guy is pretty good in the playoffs. Unless that means an upgrade on RD, in which case trading him makes sense. I am definitely intrigued by Wanner. If that guy can be ready for a call up this year, that will definitely change the calculus.

[@TheWarawaj]

​@@hardcaliber19 Im in camp Kulak all day. Love his game in the post season as well. Broberg is cheeper and has a much higher ceiling. Ceci can't be on our team come next years post season. Moving both Kulak and Ceci would all but assure the top 4 RHD cap space would be available. Honestly I would much rather be looking for a depth piece come next deadline than a top 4 RHD. This is all contingent on Kane LTIR. If I'm JJ, this is a must. Prolong surgery dates till right before pre season. (It's hard to find the perfect surgeon, they have summers too) Now Tell Kane he is not to return until he is 110%. Hopefully that gets you to All Star break at least, then ask for a second opinion another few weeks. JJ could push this scenario out, as an ex agent, he would know all of the tricks for both sides.

[@yegman]

I say we use LTIR loophole this year

[@natedawg3855]

Dude's an asset, so glad he resigned. Awesome player!

[@fabih.8262]

lfg dan bilzerian

[@inducedcomics]

Why does Spector always kill the vibe with his stupid jokes and questions?

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

I’m in total shock at how team friendly Rico’s deal is.

[@madladder228]

let’s go rico

[@dontroock1843]

What a terrific oiler!!