??? Anyone that thinks either trade today was bad needs to (frank) off.
- Lahey

Agreed.

I still think the Oilers need to go after a vet #1 goalie though - aka Hiller.

Thoughts from the cheap seats.

Dubnyk will be significantly better behind a team that is dedicated to sound 2 way hockey. Going to be fun to read your thoughts as he works his #'s back up towards his career averages.

Hendricks will help. He brings decent face off skills which weren't required in Nashville as he played RW with Gaustad. A solid penalty killer that willing blocks shots & hits. I don't like that Edmonton ate 1/2 of Dubnky's salary well taking on Hendricks 2 & 1/2 remaining seasons at 1.8 but Edmonton has the cap space & the money.

I wouldn't have given up a 3rd for Schriven's even though he's a local boy. That 3rd is virtually a 2nd it's so high.
- striker777

good post

i wont be mad if dubs does well. it'll confirm my thoughts that hes a good goalie in fact. he wasnt playing well here or working out. bottom line. so all that is mostly moot.

like to hear that about hendricks. we can use those qualities.

as far as dubs salary; who cares? its half of half the season and then free agent. makes no difference whatsoever. in fact, probably pushed the deal over the top if mact really wanted it as it give nashville some space to make more moves which they probably want to do

Agreed.

I still think the Oilers need to go after a vet #1 goalie though - aka Hiller.
- Salvo

what lahey said

Bluechip goalie prospect? Broissoit?
- The-O-G

was referring to the fact that people need to let go of the Smid move...wasnt much there and worked out for both teams in their own regards.

wrong team bro......
- The-O-G

Doesn't matter what team, I just like big men with lots of truculence

Doesn't matter what team, I just like big men with lots of truculence
- ChetManly

hahahaha


.......not that there`s anything wrong with that.......

All 16 trades this year have been marginal at best...

is your point that they shouldn't make a trade unless it's a big one?
- Morris

Not at all, but at some point you need to realize that (one) or (two) bigger, bolder moves need to happen if the team is going to move from last, to not so last, to playoffs...or what have you. Its like they feel if they continue on course it will be 30th to 1st in one season or something...I just dont get it. Just my opinion.

preaching to the choir on writing off years and the morale thing.

absolutely need wins more than anything else for these kids.

but ur assuming we've been able to make some gigantic move to change evrything.
im sure any marginally good player that mact calls about gets an immediate response of ..."eberle".

big moves will be made. whether they couldve already and decided to let this season go instead is anyones guess.
id be inclined to say they were forced to think ahead...again.
- hugefemale dog77

fair enough

James Mirtle @mirtle

Hendricks is the eighth worst possession forward in the NHL this season and appears to be trending downward extraskater.com/players/dashbo…

was referring to the fact that people need to let go of the Smid move...wasnt much there and worked out for both teams in their own regards.
- Colin Dambrauskas

haha....ya think!?!?!

I was more speaking to the guy who called Brossoit blue chip anyway...

Agreed.

I still think the Oilers need to go after a vet #1 goalie though - aka Hiller.
- Salvo

Stauffer seems to think we will look at one in the summer. Fit isn't there now for a number one so in my opinion why not take a shot at someone that is on the verge of potentially being a starter that only costs a 3rd? Doesn't work out then all you lost is Theo Peckham.

Not at all, but at some point you need to realize that (one) or (two) bigger, bolder moves need to happen if the team is going to move from last, to not so last, to playoffs...or what have you. Its like they feel if they continue on course it will be 30th to 1st in one season or something...I just dont get it. Just my opinion.
- Colin Dambrauskas

And do you think our entire fanbase hasn't been saying this for some time?

hahahaha


.......not that there`s anything wrong with that.......
- The-O-G

I prefer hot females with lots of epidermis showing

was referring to the fact that people need to let go of the Smid move...wasnt much there and worked out for both teams in their own regards.
- Colin Dambrauskas

I read an article that stated Smid when placed with anyone on CGY's defense makes said player worse...

How does EDM get Scrivens for only a 3rd round pick?

That basically means that the leafs grabbed Bernier for Frattin and a 3rd. LA is getting hosed in these trades.

Stauffer seems to think we will look at one in the summer. Fit isn't there now for a number one so in my opinion why not take a shot at someone that is on the verge of potentially being a starter that only costs a 3rd? Doesn't work out then all you lost is Theo Peckham.
- Lahey

Another year in the basement. That's why you go after a vet goalie.

Bluechip goalie prospect? Broissoit?
- The-O-G

is that way off??

i suppose i may have assumed abit from the little ive seen.

maybe our definition of bluechip is different.

either way, brossoit is a better prospect than bunz or roy. so we improved in that area.

3.5 seasons
- MTL1

Sorry correct.

Sending from my phone. I hate these little soft touch buttons.

How does EDM get Scrivens for only a 3rd round pick?

That basically means that the leafs grabbed Bernier for Frattin and a 3rd. LA is getting hosed in these trades.
- Holy_Makinaw99

And a 2nd

Frattin, 2nd, 3rd for Bernier basically.

Marc Andre Flurey. Gotta love those 1st overall picks.
- fiveandagame

worst career for a goalie picked 1st overall has to be dipietro. Granted, not many have gone 1st overall...but he got released from the charlotte checkers and the b division german league team in about a year.

Not at all, but at some point you need to realize that (one) or (two) bigger, bolder moves need to happen if the team is going to move from last, to not so last, to playoffs...or what have you. Its like they feel if they continue on course it will be 30th to 1st in one season or something...I just dont get it. Just my opinion.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Yeti please ban this troll !!!!

James Mirtle @mirtle

Hendricks is the eighth worst possession forward in the NHL this season and appears to be trending downward extraskater.com/players/dashbo…
- Fruitcakenipple

perfect fit.
arent we already the worst possession team in the nhl?

it's called rope a dope

How does EDM get Scrivens for only a 3rd round pick?

That basically means that the leafs grabbed Bernier for Frattin and a 3rd. LA is getting hosed in these trades.
- Holy_Makinaw99

Boy you really need to keep up....

Toronto also included a second. So Bernier got them Frattin an 2nd and a 3rd (which will be basically like a low second)

Another year in the basement. That's why you go after a vet goalie.
- Cheeseballin

we're already in the basement

his point makes sense

How does EDM get Scrivens for only a 3rd round pick?

That basically means that the leafs grabbed Bernier for Frattin and a 3rd. LA is getting hosed in these trades.
- Holy_Makinaw99

The Leafs also sent a 3rd to the Kings. Frattin, a 2nd and a 3rd is a pretty good haul for your backup goalie.