3 goals and 11 assists right now soo don't think I would go that far but it would be nice to get rid of staff. One of these teams will take a flier on him don't worry.
- gibby111

Stafford born in 1985

Okposo born in 1988

Stafford ppg avg .604

Okposo ppg avg .574

Stafford $4 mil cap hit for 2 more years

Okposo $2.8 mil cap hit for 3 more years


In the cap era where the cap is going down next year he has the opportunity to trade the same type player for the same type of player but younger and 1.2 mil cheaper. He should be shot for not making the move IMO.

Source? Link?
- BuffaloHardHat

I'm sorry to tell you this.... but if you want to read the source... you have to read...... this blog post.

You're going to need to cite that one because all my sources disagree with you.
- Tsyolin

You're joking right? We're talking about an equipment manager. Does it really matter?

Your doing a great job on page 10 Top to Bottom . Punn intended
- cabin

Does Garth not understand that Pittsburgh already traded their number 1 pick for Some guy named Iginla or am I expecting too much?

You're joking right? We're talking about an equipment manager. Does it really matter?


- HonkFortheGoose

Crap I thought you were talking about Paarjarvi.

Stafford born in 1985

Okposo born in 1988

Stafford ppg avg .604

Okposo ppg avg .574

Stafford $4 mil cap hit for 2 more years

Okposo $2.8 mil cap hit for 3 more years


In the cap era where the cap is going down next year he has the opportunity to trade the same type player for the same type of player but younger and 1.2 mil cheaper. He should be shot for not making the move IMO.
- dadeadhead

I wouldn't mind that trade. IMO, it's a change of scenery for both guys. Okposo was a 7th overall pick.

Does Garth not understand that Pittsburgh already traded their number 1 pick for Some guy named Iginla or am I expecting too much?
- jacketsfan0649

Two problem.

1st you read the blog.

2nd you are expecting to much.

well I was told they waived their NTC yesterday so that part is true....traded within 24/48.....doubtful.

Ive been told the ball is in Reghrs court, so he will be moved if he wants to be.

Ive also been told that Pommer and Darcy are pretty tight so I bet Pommer is only getting traded if he wants to move on, unless the offer is too good to pass on for Darcy.
- Homer

Your third paragraph scares the poop out of me

I bet Vanek is traded

Crap I thought you were talking about Paarjarvi.
- Tsyolin

He was mentioned after as the person someone would like for Staff. But I was answering the question of whether or not Drew's uncle was still working for Edmonton.

Crap I thought you were talking about Paarjarvi.
- Tsyolin

No Drew's uncle.. hahaha. Paajarvi is still with the team, they just seem to not have room for him anymore. I think he would fit in well here with our top six, and eventually blossom into a pretty good player. Especially if we are going to eventually trade Pommer or Van.

I wouldn't mind that trade. IMO, it's a change of scenery for both guys. Okposo was a 7th overall pick.
- HonkFortheGoose

Okposo was turning the corner and starting to use his size when he injured his shoulder. After that he has seemed less aggressive possibly a fear of re-injury. A change could do him good and Ott could help him get his game back.

IMO its a win/win for both teams.

I wouldn't mind that trade. IMO, it's a change of scenery for both guys. Okposo was a 7th overall pick.
- HonkFortheGoose

Can't believe Darcy didn't pull the trigger on that. Maybe he will on deadline day.

Your third paragraph scares the poop out of me

I bet Vanek is traded
- rustbelt82

Someone claiming to be some what close on the Pommer situation claimed last night that he indeed gave his list and was furious about it. Take it for what it's worth.

He was mentioned after as the person someone would like for Staff. But I was answering the question of whether or not Drew's uncle was still working for Edmonton.
- HonkFortheGoose

Eeehh it's my Monday at work I'm tired, give me a break.....

Okposo was turning the corner and starting to use his size when he injured his shoulder. After that he has seemed less aggressive possibly a fear of re-injury. A change could do him good and Ott could help him get his game back.

IMO its a win/win for both teams.
- dadeadhead

He could probably use a bit of a change in the way he's used too. Right now he's only getting about 16 mins of ice time. A bigger role may help push him in the right direction as well. Considering how bad some of the +/- stats are on that roster, his -5 says that he's probably pretty responsible defensively as well.

Someone claiming to be some what close on the Pommer situation claimed last night that he indeed gave his list and was furious about it. Take it for what it's worth.
- dadeadhead

Good. Maybe it'll light a fire under his ass.

I generally don't criticize Pommer, but he's looked pretty uninspired this year. I don't know if there's something going on outside of the rink that has him distracted, but I don't know that I've ever seen him play so lackadaisical before. He's never been overly physical, but he usually plays a lot harder than he has this year.

He could probably use a bit of a change in the way he's used too. Right now he's only getting about 16 mins of ice time. A bigger role may help push him in the right direction as well. Considering how bad some of the +/- stats are on that roster, his -5 says that he's probably pretty responsible defensively as well.
- HonkFortheGoose

Never really plays the PK is the only real problem I have with him.

Good. Maybe it'll light a fire under his ass.

I generally don't criticize Pommer, but he's looked pretty uninspired this year. I don't know if there's something going on outside of the rink that has him distracted, but I don't know that I've ever seen him play so lackadaisical before. He's never been overly physical, but he usually plays a lot harder than he has this year.
- HonkFortheGoose

The weight of the "C" is to much for him.

Never really plays the PK is the only real problem I have with him.
- dadeadhead

Hmmmm....could just be that they like other guys better. Not that they should be unwilling to try something else. They're 21st in the league at 79.2%

The weight of the "C" is to much for him.
- dadeadhead

Perhaps. Seemed to have the opposite effect for him last year though.

Hmmmm....could just be that they like other guys better. Not that they should be unwilling to try something else. They're 21st in the league at 79.2%
- HonkFortheGoose

Like I said, 2.8 mil for a 25 yr old 40-50 point player in the cap era is good cap management.

The weight of the "C" is to much for him.
- dadeadhead

All the more reason to give it to Ott.

Perhaps. Seemed to have the opposite effect for him last year though.
- HonkFortheGoose

He's not captain material. I said it last year and I'll continue to say it.


This season is showing that it is the weight is to much for him.

All the more reason to give it to Ott.
- Tsyolin

They won't strip him of it.