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TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM ET
Don't know how interested these teams really are but if I were fielding offers I would ask about centers like Bailey(NYI) Gaustad (NAS) Or Gordon(Pho). I would ask Ottawa about Chris Neil or Colin Greening.
All these guys would be of help I think, and way better than a draft pick.

- Jeropotato


Gordon's a UFA in july. Although EDM reaaally should be asking for his rights. He got a couple Norris votes, and with Horcoff being gone, EDM needs a replacement 3C and Gordon'd be perfect
Byfuglien Ate Me
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Burger King
Joined: 09.24.2010

Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM ET
How bad-ass does jagr look with the 'lemmy' mutton chops?
- unkydav


Looks about as Bad as his Game, Someone remind the guy he is UFA, Jagr "Really?" HatTrick for Jagr in the 3rd
Jeropotato
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Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:03 PM ET
Gordon's a UFA in july. Although EDM reaaally should be asking for his rights. He got a couple Norris votes, and with Horcoff being gone, EDM needs a replacement 3C and Gordon'd be perfect
- TheNugeIsHuge

That's pretty solid defence when a centre gets Norris votes.
Jeropotato
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Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:03 PM ET
Gordon's a UFA in july. Although EDM reaaally should be asking for his rights. He got a couple Norris votes, and with Horcoff being gone, EDM needs a replacement 3C and Gordon'd be perfect
- TheNugeIsHuge

That's pretty solid defence when a centre gets Norris votes.
deks1
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 02.13.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:04 PM ET
holy cow...cgy offered avs three 1st round picks for 1st overall pick. hahah. apparently not enough is the response from avs.

edm trying to trade up to carolina 5th pick.
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:04 PM ET
it's possession stats
- TheNugeIsHuge

I got that from reading the rest of it. I agree and disagree with you. Is james riemer going to keep this up and be a top goalie or just a fluky year which I lean more to considering what a great year he had but the playoffs are going to do nothing but help him will be the most important fact in them making it to the playoffs again. phil kessel has made impressive strides since being picked last in the all star game and being made fun of, took it in stride and got way better has something to prove could see him being affective again. lupul is a coin flip with injuries and his compete at times but I put him in same boat as kessel. grabovski has good compete but needs to bury it more often maybe a trade is needed for him. phaneuf is starting to look like he did in Calgary earlier in his career still has to watch the bad decisions and time to pinch but he takes chances which shows maturity and confidence. There coach is one of the best right now and Toronto seems to respond to him. You made some good points about fenwick if u don't have the puck how u going to score? Reimer cant do it all. It will have to be another lucky year or if boston wins the cup will they have a fire light under them knowing they could have won it all if things went different in that 3rd period?
unkydav
Edmonton Oilers
Location: West of Winnipeg, AB
Joined: 06.05.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM ET
I got that from reading the rest of it. I agree and disagree with you. Is james riemer going to keep this up and be a top goalie or just a fluky year which I lean more to considering what a great year he had but the playoffs are going to do nothing but help him will be the most important fact in them making it to the playoffs again. phil kessel has made impressive strides since being picked last in the all star game and being made fun of, took it in stride and got way better has something to prove could see him being affective again. lupul is a coin flip with injuries and his compete at times but I put him in same boat as kessel. grabovski has good compete but needs to bury it more often maybe a trade is needed for him. phaneuf is starting to look like he did in Calgary earlier in his career still has to watch the bad decisions and time to pinch but he takes chances which shows maturity and confidence. There coach is one of the best right now and Toronto seems to respond to him. You made some good points about fenwick if u don't have the puck how u going to score? Reimer cant do it all. It will have to be another lucky year or if boston wins the cup will they have a fire light under them knowing they could have won it all if things went different in that 3rd period?
- time2produce


Flames should've traded iginla in 2010. Shades of the chara or redden decision. Tough one flames fans.
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:14 PM ET
holy cow...cgy offered avs three 1st round picks for 1st overall pick. hahah. apparently not enough is the response from avs.

edm trying to trade up to carolina 5th pick.

- deks1

If that doesn't get the 1st pick from Avs then nothing will. what would the asking price be if we moved up are 7th plus? What does Carolina need? Magnus or both are 2nds?
unkydav
Edmonton Oilers
Location: West of Winnipeg, AB
Joined: 06.05.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM ET
holy cow...cgy offered avs three 1st round picks for 1st overall pick. hahah. apparently not enough is the response from avs.

edm trying to trade up to carolina 5th pick.

- deks1


I think if I'm Colorado, I think long and hard about that offer. Being able to add nurse or nichuskin at 5, fucale at 22 and klimchuk at 29.... Added to a roster deep at centre would be huge!
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM ET
That's pretty solid defence when a centre gets Norris votes.
- Jeropotato


woops. That was real smart of me. Selke****************
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM ET
I got that from reading the rest of it. I agree and disagree with you. Is james riemer going to keep this up and be a top goalie or just a fluky year which I lean more to considering what a great year he had but the playoffs are going to do nothing but help him will be the most important fact in them making it to the playoffs again. phil kessel has made impressive strides since being picked last in the all star game and being made fun of, took it in stride and got way better has something to prove could see him being affective again. lupul is a coin flip with injuries and his compete at times but I put him in same boat as kessel. grabovski has good compete but needs to bury it more often maybe a trade is needed for him. phaneuf is starting to look like he did in Calgary earlier in his career still has to watch the bad decisions and time to pinch but he takes chances which shows maturity and confidence. There coach is one of the best right now and Toronto seems to respond to him. You made some good points about fenwick if u don't have the puck how u going to score? Reimer cant do it all. It will have to be another lucky year or if boston wins the cup will they have a fire light under them knowing they could have won it all if things went different in that 3rd period?
- time2produce


Grabovski had a worse PPG than Horcoff, but signed to a longer contract at the same cap hit. Don't know who'd accept him. Buyout candidate.

When the season isn't shortened, Reimer comes back to earth, their shooting percentages regress, and the goaltending in the east improves, they'll be finishing right next to EDM next year
unkydav
Edmonton Oilers
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Joined: 06.05.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM ET
I could see Florida doing the deal with Calgary, providing McKinnon or jones (whomever Calgary wants the most) is still there. Again, a team that is deep down the middle and use pieces elsewhere.
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM ET
you'd think if CGY would offer that for 1, they might as well for 2. They need that 1C (to play with Iggy teehee) and Mackinnon'll likely be>Jones
Jeropotato
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Jun 15 @ 10:32 PM ET
woops. That was real smart of me. Selke****************
- TheNugeIsHuge

I know, just having some fun.
Jeropotato
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Jun 15 @ 10:35 PM ET
If that doesn't get the 1st pick from Avs then nothing will. what would the asking price be if we moved up are 7th plus? What does Carolina need? Magnus or both are 2nds?
- time2produce

I wouldn't do that for Mps. Our 2nd maybe.
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:37 PM ET
Grabovski had a worse PPG than Horcoff, but signed to a longer contract at the same cap hit. Don't know who'd accept him. Buyout candidate.

When the season isn't shortened, Reimer comes back to earth, their shooting percentages regress, and the goaltending in the east improves, they'll be finishing right next to EDM next year

- TheNugeIsHuge

Wow man your way the F@ck off there is no way Toronto will be 1st in the east next year like the oilers in the west HAHAHAHA heres my opinion I want any team to win a darn cup in Canada and yes I cheered for Calgary on there run and no I wasn't on drugs lol We Canadians deserve a cup no matter the team but one good thing is we have 30 of the 40 players in the finals every year are Canadian. Reason why I hope Toronto has another good year plus there not in are division win every game next year
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:41 PM ET
Wow man your way the F@ck off there is no way Toronto will be 1st in the east next year like the oilers in the west HAHAHAHA heres my opinion I want any team to win a darn cup in Canada and yes I cheered for Calgary on there run and no I wasn't on drugs lol We Canadians deserve a cup no matter the team but one good thing is we have 30 of the 40 players in the finals every year are Canadian. Reason why I hope Toronto has another good year plus there not in are division win every game next year
- time2produce


TO's picking 29th next year baby. I'll be okay with it if the jets, sens, or oilers win the cup. I hope every other team plays like CGY, 14th pick every year
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:45 PM ET
I wouldn't do that for Mps. Our 2nd maybe.
- Jeropotato

Me either just putting someone out there. I believe Mps will have a comeback year like his 1st year especially if he keeps crashing the net. Hopefully are 7th and 2nd would be enough to get it done but I see it being more than that.
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:48 PM ET
I wouldn't do that for Mps. Our 2nd maybe.
- Jeropotato


if this study has any value, http://www.broadstreethoc...aft-pick-value-trading-up , it'd take something like the 7th, 56th, and a C prospect.

although were probably looking at 7th, 37th, +
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:52 PM ET
TO's picking 29th next year baby. I'll be okay with it if the jets, sens, or oilers win the cup. I hope every other team plays like CGY, 14th pick every year
- TheNugeIsHuge

Im sure the oilers would like there 6th this year, there the only reason were going for the 5th
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:55 PM ET
Im sure the oilers would like there 6th this year, there the only reason were going for the 5th
- time2produce


idk. I wonder if they get 5th, and TB takes Nichushkin, EDM gets one of Drouin or Barkov. hopefully barkov seeing as EDM has a flock of small skilled wingers
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 11:26 PM ET
If the oilers are going to try and make the playoffs this year I know they say they will every year but I mean for real and make some serious UFA signings especially a C which is needed almost worse than D cause we don't know what will become of wildcards Belov and Klefbom could both be awesome. Im not saying this is the best thing to do but if we don't acquire a C from a trade we have no option. If we draft Barkov or Monahan I think they should take a year in the minors unless they are ready instead of needed.
Filppula 3m Ribeiro 5m Weiss 3.1m Elias 6m Mac Donald 4.7m Bozak 1.5m

I know most of these contracts will go down but the one id pick is tyler bozak which is going to get a pay raise but that's for a reason that hes progressing not getting less cause of compete or age with Mac Donald and Elias but both have experience which is needed. I didn't list Derek Roy cause hes garbage.
Jeropotato
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Edmonton Oilers
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Jun 15 @ 11:29 PM ET
If the oilers are going to try and make the playoffs this year I know they say they will every year but I mean for real and make some serious UFA signings especially a C which is needed almost worse than D cause we don't know what will become of wildcards Belov and Klefbom could both be awesome. Im not saying this is the best thing to do but if we don't acquire a C from a trade we have no option. If we draft Barkov or Monahan I think they should take a year in the minors unless they are ready instead of needed.
Filppula 3m Ribeiro 5m Weiss 3.1m Elias 6m Mac Donald 4.7m Bozak 1.5m

I know most of these contracts will go down but the one id pick is tyler bozak which is going to get a pay raise but that's for a reason that hes progressing not getting less cause of compete or age with Mac Donald and Elias but both have experience which is needed. I didn't list Derek Roy cause hes garbage.

- time2produce


Do you know what a run on sentence is?
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 11:37 PM ET
Do you know what a run on sentence is?
- Jeropotato

lol iam no professional just talking hockey geez. If that's the worst you got to say that's not to bad. Thanks I ll work on that........
time2produce
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Red Deer
Joined: 06.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 11:40 PM ET
Wasn't correct on the score but bruins got it done. Goaltending wins cups and Rask is proving that like Quick did last year.
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