I am clearly biased because I am a huge fan and believer of O'Reilly, but making a trade of say Yakupov for O'Reilly is the kind of trade a cup winning team makes.

O'Reilly is a flat out winner, ala Drury.
Yakupov is not.
- kingcong39

Are you high?

O'reilly was a second round draft pick who has 39 goals and 107 pts in 236 games. That's not even Sam Gagner territory, let alone our first overall pick that has a shot that even the vets are drooling over.

As far as being a winner O"reilly has played in one playoff series where he managed to step up and get 1 point as his team was beaten in 6 games.

can't believe I actually read that.

First Ryan O'Riley is not going to make the second line any better. In todays NHL you need to be able to play defense. Every one is making Gagner the scrap goat of that line but lets look at it.

Yakapov is trying to play defensively but is failing. Props to him for at least trying and given that he is 18 in a mans league good for him.

Gagner is trying Trying but again hasn't been that great at it. He is smaller but he is doing other things like winning draw and setting up Yakapov.

Hemsky. All I have to say is you that those guys at the COH won't ever give you a defensive error if you don't engage. feel free to score as many goal as you want if you don't even try to back check......

I don't care how many goals or points you put up. This second line is set to fail.
- Oilnutz

I would like to see
Yakupov-RNH-Eberle
Hall-Gagner-Hemsky

might add a little more balance.

One day, Oilers fan will realize that no one wants Gagner or Hemsky.
- jmatchett

someday you might actually know something about hockey

but if he was on the oilers he would the next best player in the leaugue only to RNH
- Leafs107

uhhhh... ok??? not sure what to say to a donkey like you,, obvious troll is obvious, get a (frank)ing life

I am clearly biased because I am a huge fan and believer of O'Reilly, but making a trade of say Yakupov for O'Reilly is the kind of trade a cup winning team makes.

O'Reilly is a flat out winner, ala Drury.
Yakupov is not.
- kingcong39

can't tell if you're being serious or not.... i sure as hell hope not

FFS NO!

What are you guys smoking?
- Iggysbff

How about Yak for Benn?

As weak as Eager's poor lil concussed brain?
- I-own_da-Northwest

Okay dude that ish isn't funny anymore - he could be really hurt.

I wish a lifetime of migraines and incontinence on you.

The fact Oiler fans don't like the idea, and neither would Dallas fans makes it probably a good trade. Oilers would win it though. Any time you can swap a relative comparable on the wing to center you win. Almost any time you can trade a winger for a center you win. You need top centers if you want to be a contender.
- DTF69

This.
Oiler fans have to wake up.
Yes, it's one method to continue to build from within but there are others indeed.

I would like to see
Yakupov-RNH-Eberle
Hall-Gagner-Hemsky

might add a little more balance.
- Morris

Hall-RNH-Eberle
Prv-Gagner-Yak
Smyth-Horc-Hesmky
Hartsi-Belanger-Petrell

This way all your top 9 are playing their positions

Hall-RNH-Eberle
Prv-Gagner-Yak
Smyth-Horc-Hesmky
Hartsi-Belanger-Petrell

This way all your top 9 are playing their positions
- Lahey

Yeah I've got no issue with that either. The two so-called defensive liabilities (Yak and Hemsky) are somewhat bailed out by their linemates. PRV looks like he might become the best defensive player on that second line. He might need to take garbage man lessons from Smyth though.

Yeah I've got no issue with that either. The two so-called defensive liabilities (Yak and Hemsky) are somewhat bailed out by their linemates. PRV looks like he might become the best defensive player on that second line. He might need to take garbage man lessons from Smyth though.
- Morris

My real issue is Yak and Hemsky. I don't like Yak a rookie trying to do his own thing and play with Hemsky. It's just too much. I really did like Prv the other night and if he can play like that and chip in 10-15 goals a year he'll potetnially force Smyth or Jones out of Edmonton.

I'm Done. Not that you would care, but I once I got halfway through the articled only to see the word "fugly" i just quit reading. Anyone who would use that word is not entitled to my readership. Gross. See you later.

My real issue is Yak and Hemsky. I don't like Yak a rookie trying to do his own thing and play with Hemsky. It's just too much. I really did like Prv the other night and if he can play like that and chip in 10-15 goals a year he'll potetnially force Smyth or Jones out of Edmonton.
- Lahey

Theoretically it's magic: perhaps our best passer with perhaps our best shooter. In practice it hasn't looked so hot so far.

People are itching to give up on PRV, but I think he can show us something. Maybe not what was expected when they drafted him, but perhaps better for our team in the long run given that we've added Hall and Yaks since then.

Theoretically it's magic: perhaps our best passer with perhaps our best shooter. In practice it hasn't looked so hot so far.

People are itching to give up on PRV, but I think he can show us something. Maybe not what was expected when they drafted him, but perhaps better for our team in the long run given that we've added Hall and Yaks since then.
- Morris

Ryan Rishaug ‏@TSNRyanRishaug
Paajarvi taking line rush with Horcoff and SMYTH.

I think the key with Prv is just let him play the way he is comforable. Maybe in a few years that offense comes, if not oh well.

I hear Fistric was still paired with Peckham in practice yesterday and if that is the only indication it seems like he won't draw in against LA tonight.

Any one know for sure?

I hear Fistric was still paired with Peckham in practice yesterday and if that is the only indication it seems like he won't draw in against LA tonight.

Any one know for sure?
- Salvo

I suspect very shortly we'll have 100% confirmation.

OMG O'Reilly is a superstar! OMG he's better than every Oiler except RNH... OMG O'Reilly is a winner and is way better than Eberle, Hall and Yakupov! (Who are all losers) OMG O'Reilly for president... OMG O'Reilly is the result of Mario Lemieux's/Wayne Gretzky's spermies smooshed together until they formed the perfect hockey player... OMG O'Reilly!!!

OMG O'Reilly is a superstar! OMG he's better than every Oiler except RNH... OMG O'Reilly is a winner and is way better than Eberle, Hall and Yakupov! (Who are all losers) OMG O'Reilly for president... OMG O'Reilly is the result of Mario Lemieux's/Wayne Gretzky's spermies smooshed together until they formed the perfect hockey player... OMG O'Reilly!!!
- laughs2907

See this guy gets it

See this guy gets it
- Lahey

He said everything I wanted to but was too afraid

Any updates on Ben Eager? I called the Edmonton RCMP to report him missing....they told me to check the obituaries in the journal in the upcoming days as it's rumoured that Zack Kassian KILLED him. I'm quite concerned for his well being
- I-own_da-Northwest

No, not dead, but ended his career maybe though. Eager went down a warrior though as he came back and won that fight after taking a shot that concussed him.

Kassian is a gem though. Could turn out to be a good one.

FFS NO!

What are you guys smoking?
- Iggysbff

Strictly second hand and I tried not to inhale.

but if he was on the oilers he would the next best player in the leaugue only to RNH
- Leafs107

Funny you say that because our players actually have to win an award or a cup or 3 to get in the Hall of fame.

If you serve 9-life in T.O. you get a mercy induction.

I think Esplen as he is calling Kassian "Bert 2.0" and hankthetank is saying he could score 40-50 goals this year.
- sanfordnson

Weeeeeee!

Gagner and Klefbom is what the Avs should ask for. That kid is really good.