Why would EDM deserve the #1 or 2 ahead of BUFF, ARI, or CAR?
- VanHockeyGuy

Who cares about who "deserves" it? The team that wins the lottery is who gets the pick. The fact is, the NHL is a billion dollar business that wouldn't risk it's credibility trying to meddle in the lottery process. Anyone who thinks they would isn't thinking it through very much.

"Useful Klinkhammer"

Shall I go back to when the Pens got Klinkhammer.. and you SLAMMED and TRASHED him, praising his being gone?

Trying to buy views by hitting on the hot topic is fine, but don't contradict yourself so horridly. Its shameful.
- Guile

Thanks, I didn't realize you were the blog police. I wold like a full copy of your rules and regulations, if possible.

Rebuild the rebuild? You know you (frank)ed up big time when.....
- Nucker101

Perhaps Perron demanded to be traded and MacT's hands were tied. A 1st and roster player is pretty damn good for an Oiler player with ZERO value.

Will see how the tank develops, the cupboard cleaning will begin soon, in your case it already started yesterday.
- VanHockeyGuy

By moving our 3rd line winger?

Who cares about who "deserves" it? The team that wins the lottery is who gets the pick. The fact is, the NHL is a billion dollar business that wouldn't risk it's credibility trying to meddle in the lottery process. Anyone who thinks they would isn't thinking it through very much.
- James_Tanner

Meddling with the lottery process, would be called tanking.

The fact is, this is about perception vs. reality and it's pathetic that in 2015 you can't write about anything that doesn't conform to popular perception without being called a troll (which is a gd fishing term, by the way).

I would way rather be called an idiot.

If you look at the piece and all the arguments are backed up and its well thought out and it isn't just an empty headline, I think it's really reductive and basic to call it "trolling."

Perhaps Perron demanded to be traded and MacT's hands were tied. A 1st and roster player is pretty damn good for an Oiler player with ZERO value.
- Dangles13

I bet either he demanded one privately or the team was unhappy with those post-game comments he made and either way he wasn't going to be around for the long haul so a deal had to be made. But at this point they should be looking to add quality roster players(preferably ones who can play good minutes and know how to play in all 3 zones, not more picks/prospects. Maybe a deal like that wasn't out there, but I feel that's the same excuse always used for Mac T.

Now, if they flip the pick for that type of a roster player than I have no issues with it.

Meddling with the lottery process, would be called tanking.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think it's quite obvious I am talking about it from an NHL perspective.

I bet either he demanded one privately or the team was unhappy with those post-game comments he made and either way he wasn't going to be around for the long haul so a deal had to be made. But at this point they should be looking to add quality roster players(preferably ones who can play good minutes and know how to play in all 3 zones, not more picks/prospects. Maybe a deal like that wasn't out there, but I feel that's the same excuse always used for Mac T.

Now, if they flip the pick for that type of a roster player than I have no issues with it.
- Nucker101

This season? No way, the tank is on!

By moving our 3rd line winger?
- Frank.Grimes

His production was that of a top 6 winger, he also received more ice time than a typical 3rd liner.

I think it's quite obvious I am talking about it from an NHL perspective.
- James_Tanner

So it's OK for teams to "meddle" with the process and not the league?

I bet either he demanded one privately or the team was unhappy with those post-game comments he made and either way he wasn't going to be around for the long haul so a deal had to be made. But at this point they should be looking to add quality roster players(preferably ones who can play good minutes and know how to play in all 3 zones, not more picks/prospects. Maybe a deal like that wasn't out there, but I feel that's the same excuse always used for Mac T.

Now, if they flip the pick for that type of a roster player than I have no issues with it.
- Nucker101

MacT has made excuses? We got a 1st round pick in a deep draft and a roster player. Who is going to give up a player who is good in all 3 zones for a guy with 5 goals?

So it's OK for teams to "meddle" with the process and not the league?
- VanHockeyGuy

You are kidding right? Is this a real conversation I am having with a real person? I bow out.

So it's OK for teams to "meddle" with the process and not the league?
- VanHockeyGuy

I assume, without knowing, that one is legal and one is illegal. Teams tanking has been a part of the NHL for years, the draft lottery is monitored by independent sources while it takes place does it not?


For the love of God I hope the Oilers end up third though!!!

You are kidding right? Is this a real conversation I am having with a real person? I bow out.
- James_Tanner

Yes or No, could one not suggest a team that tanks to get a higher draft pick be called "meddling with the process"?

Hopefully


They're a disgrace to the National Hockey League
- LeftCoaster

So are NMC's ....but what Ya gonna do?

I assume, without knowing, that one is legal and one is illegal. Teams tanking has been a part of the NHL for years, the draft lottery is monitored by independent sources while it takes place does it not?


For the love of God I hope the Oilers end up third though!!!
- LeftCoaster

Hope not!

So are NMC's ....but what Ya gonna do?
- Jeropotato

I must admit, I was looking for a reaction; hopefully Craig MacTavish will get it sorted but it takes time.

So are NMC's ....but what Ya gonna do?
- Jeropotato

You are right there.

Yes or No, could one not suggest a team that tanks to get a higher draft pick be called "meddling with the process"?
- VanHockeyGuy

What moves have the Oilers made this season to tank? We tried to shore up our defense with Fayne and Nikitin. We tried to bring in a physical presence in Pouliot. We shipped out AHL tweener Arcobello for an NHL veteran in Derek Roy.

If Perron indeed demanded out we got a 1st round pick for him which could be used to trade with a cap team like Boston or Philadelphia. If we turned that 1st into a Coburn or Soderberg would that not improve the Oilers?

So it's OK for teams to "meddle" with the process and not the league?
- VanHockeyGuy

Mac T tried to improve the team but Crosbybwasnt available for Perron...what can Ya do?

So it's OK for teams to "meddle" with the process and not the league?
- VanHockeyGuy

Mac T tried to improve the team but Crosbybwasnt available for Perron...what can Ya do?

We need a Sportsnet series called "Oil Tank", so we can see behind the scenes exactly how a tanking of this magnitude is accomplished....

What moves have the Oilers made this season to tank? We tried to shore up our defense with Fayne and Nikitin. We tried to bring in a physical presence in Pouliot. We shipped out AHL tweener Arcobello for an NHL veteran in Derek Roy.

If Perron indeed demanded out we got a 1st round pick for him which could be used to trade with a cap team like Boston or Philadelphia. If we turned that 1st into a Coburn or Soderberg would that not improve the Oilers?
- Dangles13

Do you think they will acquire someone during the season with that first?

Do you think they will acquire someone this season with that first?
- VanHockeyGuy

I sure hope that is the plan. I don't know if a trade would take place now or at the draft however.