I would trade plekanec for yakupov.


is this what we're talking about?
- dt99999

Honestly, I'm probably one of Pleks biggest fans (minus the diving thing)... And I would trade him for Yak. I just have trouble seeing a fit for Pleks on this team.

Plekanec for Yakupov staright up would be a fair trade IMO
- soad_live

we could even throw in Moen if they really insist

They are calling Patrick Stefan 2.0
- BingoLady

This is the first of I've heard of that

and Yakupov / Galchenyuk have played quite well together in the past.
- Pecafan Fan

what I'm hearing is that the team would be willing to part with Moen if the trading partner really insists.


correct?

Honestly, I'm probably one of Pleks biggest fans (minus the diving thing)... And I would trade him for Yak. I just have trouble seeing a fit for Pleks on this team.
- Distrad

Plekanec is exactly what they need.

what I'm hearing is that the team would be willing to part with Moen if the trading partner really insists.


correct?
- dt99999

what I'm hearing is that the team would be willing to part with Moen if the trading partner really insists.


correct?
- dt99999

My thumb is down to the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to select Nail Yakupov with the first pick of the 2012 NHL Draft. I know you’ve heard that before, the Oilers are sick of hearing it and Yakupov is burdened by it. Unfortunately for Yakupov, the criticism will continue until he gets a fresh start somewhere else and the Oilers address their pressing need for blue line help. The Oilers could have solved some of their defensive woes if they had used that 2012 pick to select Ryan Murray, Jacob Trouba, Olli Maatta, Morgan Rielly, Hampus Lindholm….the list goes on. In a strong class for defenceman, after years of using top-ten picks on forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, Magnus Paajarvi and Sam Gagner, it was time to take a blueliner. Instead, the Oilers took the only forward since Patrick Stefan in 1999 that did not warrant the No. 1 honour. It’s not that you can’t go wrong with the first pick, it’s that you can’t afford to.

- yemrots

no?

Plekanec is exactly what they need.
- soad_live

he really is

My thumb is down to the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to select Nail Yakupov with the first pick of the 2012 NHL Draft. I know you’ve heard that before, the Oilers are sick of hearing it and Yakupov is burdened by it. Unfortunately for Yakupov, the criticism will continue until he gets a fresh start somewhere else and the Oilers address their pressing need for blue line help. The Oilers could have solved some of their defensive woes if they had used that 2012 pick to select Ryan Murray, Jacob Trouba, Olli Maatta, Morgan Rielly, Hampus Lindholm….the list goes on. In a strong class for defenceman, after years of using top-ten picks on forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, Magnus Paajarvi and Sam Gagner, it was time to take a blueliner. Instead, the Oilers took the only forward since Patrick Stefan in 1999 that did not warrant the No. 1 honour. It’s not that you can’t go wrong with the first pick, it’s that you can’t afford to.


- BingoLady

Conor McKenna?

My thumb is down to the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to select Nail Yakupov with the first pick of the 2012 NHL Draft. I know you’ve heard that before, the Oilers are sick of hearing it and Yakupov is burdened by it. Unfortunately for Yakupov, the criticism will continue until he gets a fresh start somewhere else and the Oilers address their pressing need for blue line help. The Oilers could have solved some of their defensive woes if they had used that 2012 pick to select Ryan Murray, Jacob Trouba, Olli Maatta, Morgan Rielly, Hampus Lindholm….the list goes on. In a strong class for defenceman, after years of using top-ten picks on forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, Magnus Paajarvi and Sam Gagner, it was time to take a blueliner. Instead, the Oilers took the only forward since Patrick Stefan in 1999 that did not warrant the No. 1 honour. It’s not that you can’t go wrong with the first pick, it’s that you can’t afford to.


- BingoLady

Well if Dave Hodge says so

Conor McKenna?
- dt99999

Chris Nilan










edit: one of the more respected guys in NHL history actually

- Pecafan Fan

I am taking an online course.

In the communications section it explains to paraphrase a statement in order to ensure you and the person you are communicating with are on the same page about what is being discussed.

Chris Nilan










edit: one of the more respected guys in NHL history actually
- BingoLady

I was driving to Westwood arena in Dorval last wednesday and I saw him walking his dogs.

he looks rough.


as in he looks in rough shape.

Conor McKenna?
- dt99999

I am taking an online course.

In the communications section it explains to paraphrase a statement in order to ensure you and the person you are communicating with are on the same page about what is being discussed.
- dt99999

makes sense

Well if Dave Hodge says so
- bluewaffle

think he knows a bit more than the avg loser in this thread..

Chris Nilan










edit: one of the more respected guys in NHL history actually
- BingoLady

Was he sober?

makes sense
- Pecafan Fan

so you think it makes sense.

Plekanec is exactly what they need.
- soad_live

yea the Habs need him more than a lazy bust Russian.

no?
- Pecafan Fan

sure....for one season of junior.

Not sure I buy that it would transfer over to success in the NHL. I suppose it could.

think he knows a bit more than the avg loser in this thread..
- BingoLady

there's nothing average about the loserism in this thread.

Honestly, I'm probably one of Pleks biggest fans (minus the diving thing)... And I would trade him for Yak. I just have trouble seeing a fit for Pleks on this team.
- Distrad

i think it's a deal that doesn't make sense. while Edmonton is desperately in need of someone like Pleks, dealing the 2012 #1 overall for a 31 year old who will likely be gone as UFA by the time they should be reasonably good? doesn't make sense. and for Montreal, a team with aspirations to contend for the conference and a SC berth, does it make sense to weaken yourself at the game's most pivotal position?