Analyst warns Oilers defenceman to not get greedy after firing agent in contract talks

Reports surfaced that Emberson was nearing a contract extension with the team in early January, but since then, talks have quieted down.

Oilers analyst Bruce Curlock has playfully warned Emberson and his agent to not get too greedy when negotiating their new deal, especially considering his recent drop off in play.

While the Oilers are visiting San Jose, Oilers reporters asked Emberson to reflect upon the 30 games he spent as a member of the Sharks while making his NHL debut.

Emberson has found himself a healthy scratch numerous times in the Oilers last 10 games. The Oilers coach seems to trust the veteran Troy Stecher a bit more in high stakes matchups, which will begin to matter even more down the stretch run of the season.

If he can't earn back the trust of the coach, if he's asking for multiple millions on a contract with term, the Oilers may just decide to look at cheaper options.

The 24 year old defenceman has served the Oilers well as a young, cheap, depth defenceman. He has a chance to take a step and become more in his career, but he may not have done enough yet to earn a bigger contract.