Wow, Phanuef would be exactly what the Oilers do NOT need right now. They need defensive d-men, the team plays no defense.
- Hemingways

no.

the oilers need a lot of things, but they don't just need defensive dmen.
maybe a lower pairing guy for the things you speak of would help, but they don't just need shutdown guys.
they need guys who can efficiently deal with the forecheck and move the puck out of the zone and create the rush.

hb conventional wisdom

How is Phaneuf not what they need? The guy plays the toughest minutes in the NHL. He is solid defensively.
- RogerRoeper

More like he has spurts where he looks solid defensively.

THEN

He ruins it by going for a massive hit and hanging his D-man partner out to dry on another 2 on 1

no.

the oilers need a lot of things, but they don't just need defensive dmen.
maybe a lower pairing guy for the things you speak of would help, but they don't just need shutdown guys.
they need guys who can efficiently deal with the forecheck and move the puck out of the zone and create the rush.

hb conventional wisdom


- hugefemale dog77

I actually think Phaneuf ends up in Edmonton.
and that Eberle and Nurse are not involved.

no.

the oilers need a lot of things, but they don't just need defensive dmen.
maybe a lower pairing guy for the things you speak of would help, but they don't just need shutdown guys.
they need guys who can efficiently deal with the forecheck and move the puck out of the zone and create the rush.

hb conventional wisdom


- hugefemale dog77

What about an experienced guy like Mitchell? he won't cost you picks .

I actually think Phaneuf ends up in Edmonton.
and that Eberle and Nurse are not involved.
- aries1976

Wishful thinking. Dion is decent but his contract isnt

Wow, Phanuef would be exactly what the Oilers do NOT need right now. They need defensive d-men, the team plays no defense.
- Hemingways

The Oilers need more then 1 Defenseman, they probably need 2 or 3.

I love all the Edmonton fans saying they wouldn't give up anything for Dion.

Well I guess you can always keep what you got... We all know that's been working out great for you guys!! LOL!! #homers
- davecervo

I actually think Phaneuf ends up in Edmonton.
and that Eberle, Hall, RNH, Klefbom,Yak,Perron, Petry, Marinicin,the #3 and Nurse are not involved.
- aries1976

100% Bubba.

The Oilers need more then 1 Defenseman, they probably need 2 or 3.
- aries1976

Nurse Fluery at 3 Sanheim at 33

Wishful thinking. Dion is decent but his contract isnt
- vancouverdawg

How bout You trade us Kesler for Maclaren, Orr, and a conditional 7th(we give you the seventh round pick if Kesler gets 100 points and we win the Stanley cup)

Deal?

Nurse Fluery at 3 Sanheim at 33
- vancouverdawg

We need a C more than a prospect dman. And that's a huge reach on fleury. He will go around 10.

We don't have 33

How bout You trade us Kesler for Maclaren, Orr, and a conditional 7th(we give you the seventh round pick if Kesler gets 100 points and we win the Stanley cup)

Deal?
- JVR_42_PK81

Done

We need a C more than a prospect dman. And that's a huge reach on fleury. He will go around 10.

We don't have 33
- ystoil

You have the prospects to trade for ROR

You have the prospects to trade for ROR
- vancouverdawg

I'd hope he's calling the avs.

Wishful thinking. Dion is decent but his contract isnt
- vancouverdawg

Trading Phaneuf doesn't make the leafs stronger, so I don't "wish" then to trade him.... Rumors are just rumors, give us all a scenario to talk about, nothing more, nothing less....

Not sure the Leafs care to acquire Klefbom or Marincin anyways, I think they are higher on Matt Finn, then either of those guys right now.

Wishful thinking. Dion is decent but his contract isnt
- vancouverdawg

So what you're saying is that if Phaneuf made it to free agency he wouldn't get a 7 x 7 deal? If that is what you're saying you're wrong and look pretty dumb in the process. He would be by far and away the best D in free agency. He's slightly overpaid along with a large number of players in the league.

100% Bubba.
- Jeropotato

now, now, don't slander my post, and then agree with what said on my behalf.
show some class, I don't play that game with you boys.

So what you're saying is that if Phaneuf made it to free agency he wouldn't get a 7 x 7 deal? If that is what you're saying you're wrong and look pretty dumb in the process. He would be by far and away the best D in free agency. He's slightly overpaid along with a large number of players in the league.

- Mr_Smokey

You got it. he is a five million Dman

You are comaring Dion to Subban Weber Drew D ,Chara Suter?

Not even close.

next level down would be Keith Seabrook go one lower

Go down to the Hamuis level and that is where Phanuef sits. Hamhuis gets paid 4.6

Trading Phaneuf doesn't make the leafs stronger, so I don't "wish" then to trade him.... Rumors are just rumors, give us all a scenario to talk about, nothing more, nothing less....

Not sure the Leafs care to acquire Klefbom or Marincin anyways, I think they are higher on Matt Finn, then either of those guys right now.
- aries1976

Agreed. I don't think Phaneuf is the best option or the only option for the Oil, nor do I actually believe the Leafs want to move him.

Done
- vancouverdawg

We won't get Kesler because I don't think the leafs are on his list.

You got it. he is a five million Dman
- vancouverdawg

No. He would still get that stupid contract. No shortage of free spending loonies in the GM fraternity.

You got it. he is a five million Dman
- vancouverdawg

you ain't too bright huh

You got it. he is a five million Dman
- vancouverdawg

will be interesting to see what Linden does in Vancouver.

In my Opinion, Vancouver is the team that most need to change it's
roster over...

Agreed. I don't think Phaneuf is the best option or the only option for the Oil, nor do I actually believe the Leafs want to move him.
- Jeropotato

Because they can't as of now.

now, now, don't slander my post, and then agree with what said on my behalf.
show some class, I don't play that game with you boys.
- aries1976