I think you have to be more patient. Even if he is anxious to do something, he needs a partner. Not always easy to just go out and pull the trigger on a deal. I think we'll see something this weekend.

Edit:

Anyone catch the episode of Oil change during trade deadline? When the deal between Wash/Nash was announced with Forsberg/Voracek and they were all standing around talking about it. Lowe did not look to pleased and Tambo had a sheepish look. I think that was when Lowe decided that it was time for change. I think he believed Edmonton could have made that deal by sweetening the pot a little.
- Iggysbff

I didn't see that part, but there were rumors of Forsberg for Hemsky.

That whole episode is (frank)ed though. Smithson for a 5th they take everyone's opinion, but something like Hemsky for Forsberg doesn't get overruled?

I think you have to be more patient. Even if he is anxious to do something, he needs a partner. Not always easy to just go out and pull the trigger on a deal. I think we'll see something this weekend.

Edit:

Anyone catch the episode of Oil change during trade deadline? When the deal between Wash/Nash was announced with Forsberg/Voracek and they were all standing around talking about it. Lowe did not look to pleased and Tambo had a sheepish look. I think that was when Lowe decided that it was time for change. I think he believed Edmonton could have made that deal by sweetening the pot a little.
- Iggysbff

(frank) no- I missed that... I will have to go back and revisit that...

Everything is suggesting he had the choice of keeping them or not. What kinda gets me is he didn't interview anyone other than Acton though.
- Lahey

Which is an interesting move- either he wants to work with them for some time to see if they are his guys without looking or he hates interviewing others or he can work with anyone or he had his hands tied... some many variables... lol

I think you have to be more patient. Even if he is anxious to do something, he needs a partner. Not always easy to just go out and pull the trigger on a deal. I think we'll see something this weekend.

Edit:

Anyone catch the episode of Oil change during trade deadline? When the deal between Wash/Nash was announced with Forsberg/Voracek and they were all standing around talking about it. Lowe did not look to pleased and Tambo had a sheepish look. I think that was when Lowe decided that it was time for change. I think he believed Edmonton could have made that deal by sweetening the pot a little.
- Iggysbff

are you talking about the forsberg/erat trade? forsberg for hemsky+lander or pitlick i would have pulled the trigger.

Linked to basically everyone that runs the team.
- HouseArrest187

Oh well as long as we start winning- the incestual practices will get overlooked...

This thread is a joke.

Non-Oiler fans:
-You guys Need Letang
-Letang would never sign an extension to live in Sh!tty Edmonton

(most) Oiler fans:
Letang is a great player,but wants too much money,trade cost is too high,and is not really the ideal D-Man for the Oilers.

Non-Oiler fans:
-You can't get him without Eberle,your 1st,and Klefbom

(most Oiler fans):
- But we don't really want him?

Non Oiler fans:
-Fine. Make it Hall,Klef and your first and the Pens will talk to you.

(most) Oilers fans:
-Huh? WTF?

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- Jeropotato

Yeah but their were some funny insults in there. I thought you of ALL people knew that half the postings are the same thing.

Which is an interesting move- either he wants to work with them for some time to see if they are his guys without looking or he hates interviewing others or he can work with anyone or he had his hands tied... some many variables... lol
- saskoil21

That and no one really know what the (frank) Smith and Bucky really do. There is a chance that they aren't bad at their jobs.

That and no one really know what the (frank) Smith and Bucky really do. There is a chance that they aren't bad at their jobs.
- Lahey

Pretty much...

are you talking about the forsberg/erat trade? forsberg for hemsky+lander or pitlick i would have pulled the trigger.
- deks1

Forsberg has yet to prove himself. With that said I would have loved to get him. We did get Smithson though. That was AWESOME. I thought it cost us a 4th round not a 5th?

Dreger says Peverly is available-

are you talking about the forsberg/erat trade? forsberg for hemsky+lander or pitlick i would have pulled the trigger.
- deks1

Yes. Error on my part.

That and no one really know what the (frank) Smith and Bucky really do. There is a chance that they aren't bad at their jobs.
- Lahey

I think that it is more about not changing everyone. If Eakins works out we might see him lose smith and bucky next year. Or he might keep bucky forever. Always good to make sure you can become horribly disfigured and you still won't be the ugliest guy on the bench. Bucky is really a self esteem booster for most.

I think that it is more about not changing everyone. If Eakins works out we might see him lose smith and bucky next year. Or he might keep bucky forever. Always good to make sure you can become horribly disfigured and you still won't be the ugliest guy on the bench. Bucky is really a self esteem booster for most.
- Hall Fan

LMFAO.... I was going to refer to those same lines.... I spit my coffee out laughing at that poop... hilarious

People thought Seguin was better than Hall... Until this year.
- Oilers4Life14

Only haters. I never once thought Seguin was better. Neither did anyone with even a shred of objectivity.

Dreger says Peverly is available-
- saskoil21

I like Peverly but I think his price will be inflated right now. I think we should look at cleary/Antropov. Cheaper price and either of them can fill the role we need from them. I think the UFA list has what we need for our bottom 6. It is filling Hemsky's spot that I am worried about. Also I am curious on what they are going to do with the backup. Sounds like any goalie out there is going to be between 3-5 mil. So much need for a backup this year on so many different teams.

Only haters. I never once thought Seguin was better. Neither did anyone with even a shred of objectivity.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Yeah I really never doubted our pick there. Taylor has always been better than Tyler. It is going to be more and more obvious every year. I hope Hall gets the first star when we face Ruff this year. Can't believe how terribly he used Taylor during the Worlds.

Yeah I really never doubted our pick there. Taylor has always been better than Tyler. It is going to be more and more obvious every year. I hope Hall gets the first star when we face Ruff this year. Can't believe how terribly he used Taylor during the Worlds.
- Hall Fan

Ruff is possibly the most overrated coach in NHL history. I breathed a sigh of relief when they hired Eakins, mainly because that meant neither Ruff nor Tortorella would be coming here.

Only haters. I never once thought Seguin was better. Neither did anyone with even a shred of objectivity.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

I just thought Seguin was a safe pick......Hall has always had this look of a superstar, since he was 16. The only real worry with Hall has always been will he hurt himself or get himself hurt. To me, he will be the face of your franchise for many years. Not sure who the captain is out there, but he'd be my pick.

That and no one really know what the (frank) Smith and Bucky really do. There is a chance that they aren't bad at their jobs.
- Lahey

I just thought Seguin was a safe pick......Hall has always had this look of a superstar, since he was 16. The only real worry with Hall has always been will he hurt himself or get himself hurt. To me, he will be the face of your franchise for many years. Not sure who the captain is out there, but he'd be my pick.
- mykokes

No one yet. And I'll bet Eakins picks it.

Possibilities include:
Taylor Hall (unparalleled work ethic and talent - is he too quiet?)
Jordan Eberle (known for timeliness and rising to the occasion)
Nick Schultz (Current "A", veteran leader)
Ladislav Smid (Longest Tenured Oiler if Hemmer and Horcs go)
Sam Gagner (Good vocal leader, strong effort)

You're a fat joke

Forsberg has yet to prove himself. With that said I would have loved to get him. We did get Smithson though. That was AWESOME. I thought it cost us a 4th round not a 5th?
- Hall Fan

I would have loved to have such a highly touted prospect, considering hemsky was expendable. Getting rid of his salary cap and loosing a mid level prospect for a high end prospect is fine. Leave him in the ahl, unfortunately predators lacks high end skilled forward so they already stuck him on the big team. I would let him develop and just use hemskys open salary space for something else. Since that is already done and over now, ideally that would be another deal I would hope edm could make.

I like Peverly but I think his price will be inflated right now. I think we should look at cleary/Antropov. Cheaper price and either of them can fill the role we need from them. I think the UFA list has what we need for our bottom 6. It is filling Hemsky's spot that I am worried about. Also I am curious on what they are going to do with the backup. Sounds like any goalie out there is going to be between 3-5 mil. So much need for a backup this year on so many different teams.
- Hall Fan

Rather have Kelly from bruins.

Its way too quiet today

Dreger says Peverly is available-
- saskoil21

Have to make a pitch for him.