I think i just threw up
- Killbot460

I longbottomed

http://www.urbandictionar...efine.php?term=longbottom

Clarke MacArthur was also in Edmonton
- Reveen

Imagine a world where we got MacArthur and Clarkson. Mac on the third line with Paajarvi and someone else big and fast from the UFA pool. We wouldn't need to play our fourth line.

Clarke MacArthur was also in Edmonton
- Reveen

Knew about Clarkson, didn't know that. Anyone see Boyd Gordon hanging out at Kingsway Garden Mall?

I longbottomed

http://www.urbandictionar...efine.php?term=longbottom
- Reveen

Does he know what that means?

How?

Smid/Petry
Schultz/Schultz
Ference/Klefbom/Potter
- Killbot460

MacT wants a way more mobile, puck moving defense. And you're forgetting about Belov.

How?

Smid/Petry
Schultz/Schultz
Ference/Klefbom/Potter
- Killbot460

You forgot Belov.

Dubinsky has a terrible contract and he had a terrible year last season. He is their third/fourth line center. He only played good minutes because Columbus had a bunch of centers injured all at once. I had him in my hockey pool and I followed him closely. The guy is NOT a favorite for Columbus management. I am sure they would love to shed his 4.2 mil. He might find his game again in Edmonton but there are numerous UFA's that can fit our third line. Why trade for Hemsky for him.

I hope Edmonton comes out tomorrow with an offer sheet on Pietralgelo or Rask. Offer Piet 6 mill and he costs us our first 3 picks next year. Then we can trade Hemsky for a pick or two. Plus that might make another of our dmen disposable. However St. Louis would have to match. Then we can do the same thing to Stewart on a 5 year deal. Take a WC team right out of the UFA market. Or we can go after Tanev from VAN. He played really well last year. They need him. We sign him to a 3 mil a year contract and that leaves them with 4 mil to sign 5 players. Or 3.5 mil to Muzzin Leaves LA with 2.5 mil to sign players with. Or 4 mil to Marcus Johansson would make Washington have to meet and put them under the gun. Or 5 mil for Stepan.

I am all for an offer sheet. You know they are going to do it to us.
- Hall Fan

Yeah yeah yeah, WHATEVER. Horcoff is gone and my heart tickles with happiness for that loser heading down wherever.
HEMMER! YOU ARE NEXT! START PACKING!

Does he know what that means?
- Killbot460

yup....

The cap is going up big time next year, possibly $10MM, so Dallas should be ok. They're deep in defensive centre, that's for sure.. Happy for Horcoff, I'm sure he'll be much happier out of the fishbowl. Good on 'em. Anyone hear any other good rumors about tomorrow, besides Clarkson?
- Oiler4Ever

Not sure where you got that number but its wishful thinking. Even at 7% growth (which was a great year even without the lockout) the cap will only go up 4-5 million.

Speaking of Malone...TBay fans seem to hate him, but is he serviceable on a line with Gags and Yak at 2-3 Mill per?
- Jeropotato

3 years ago. I'm not so sure now. He never had great wheels and is slowing down.

MacT wants a way more mobile, puck moving defense. And you're forgetting about Belov.
- Oiler4Ever

Klefbom might be in the AHL then. Or they will make a move around camp time

But I thought your source confirmed the Horc was gonna get bought out?
- OilHorse

Yes, that's why I've been begging the Oilers all week to buy him out. Because I knew they would.

Use your head.

yup....
- Reveen

And i thought i was (frank)ed

I think i just threw up
- Killbot460

yeah he's not quite poopty enough for the Oilers to acquire.

Clark Mac arthur was spoted in EDM as well today
- Killbot460

Unless the Oilers don't want Paajarvi around any more and want to downgrade its a perfect move!

The Oilers need to find a Chris Higgins for that third line.

Yes, that's why I've been begging the Oilers all week to buy him out. Because I knew they would.

Use your head.
- Maxbone

I really dig Zack Smith on the 4th line

Close but not going to happen. Schultz is going to be our defense in the next few years. You don't trade players like that.
- Hall Fan

are you kidding me ,we are all over that trade.

Not sure where you got that number but its wishful thinking. Even at 7% growth (which was a great year even without the lockout) the cap will only go up 4-5 million.
- Iggysbff

I said "possibly," and word around the campfire is, Pitts and the other big spenders are basing these big contracts with the expectation of a big cap raise next year. My point was, Dallas should be ok with Horc's contract.

Unless the Oilers don't want Paajarvi around any more and want to downgrade its a perfect move!

The Oilers need to find a Chris Higgins for that third line.
- DTF69

MacArthur would be alot cheaper than Clarkson or Clowe and he plays two-way hockey which we have little to none of on our roster.

Unless the Oilers don't want Paajarvi around any more and want to downgrade its a perfect move!

The Oilers need to find a Chris Higgins for that third line.
- DTF69

Tim Connolly is UFA, he seems to be under the radar this summer

Klefbom might be in the AHL then. Or they will make a move around camp time
- Killbot460

I hope this is Klef's year to shine in the NHL and Nurse the year after. I can't wait for the Oil to have a good defensive core. I do however still think the oilers will make the playoffs this year. I am not putting money on it but they have a shot. They barely missed last year and everyone was injured. Plus our schedule was messed up to say the least. I think we have a fair shot.

Imagine a world where we got MacArthur and Clarkson. Mac on the third line with Paajarvi and someone else big and fast from the UFA pool. We wouldn't need to play our fourth line.
- Hall Fan

Do you know why Clarkson would be a bad signing? Because Mark Spector thinks it'd be a terrific signing.

Thats all you need to know.

Unless the Oilers don't want Paajarvi around any more and want to downgrade its a perfect move!

The Oilers need to find a Chris Higgins for that third line.
- DTF69

as long as he's on the 3rd line

MacArthur would be alot cheaper than Clarkson or Clowe and he plays two-way hockey which we have little to none of on our roster.
- Jack-artist

I'm just not sure he brings enough of what the Oilers need.

If your LW were to be Hall, Paajarvi, MacArthur and Smyth going into the year thats not too bad but there better be a bit more beef down the middle and on the right side of the ice too.

Tim Connolly is UFA, he seems to be under the radar this summer
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Because he sucks?