- lumlums

Been saying for a while now that Nurse might need to be moved for a young, quality R D. I think Nurse for Trouba straight up might do it.
- seoinyoung

Just so long as we can resign him for not unreasonable $.

Been saying for a while now that Nurse might need to be moved for a young, quality R D. I think Nurse for Trouba straight up might do it.
- seoinyoung

You don't move players from a position of weakness just because they shoot with the wrong hand. Nurse and Klefbom are two quality young players who can handle the top two pairing on the left side, and will continue to grow into the role as others around them improve and help decrease the demands on them. If you want to get a good RD, trade one of the plethora of forwards that you have.

- Wildschwein

For whom?
- Wildschwein

For Edmonton.
Trouba is good Eberle is good
Wheeler is good, 4ov is worth more then wheeler plus 20ov, in my opinion.... I guess the unnamed hough level prospect might even it up a bit.
I'd go RNH and 32ov for Trouba and 20ov

For Edmonton.
Trouba is good Eberle is good
Wheeler is good, 4ov is worth more then wheeler plus 20ov, in my opinion.... I guess the unnamed hough level prospect might even it up a bit.
I'd go RNH and 32ov for Trouba and 20ov
- Pres.cup

That is where we disagree good sir.

You don't move players from a position of weakness just because they shoot with the wrong hand. Nurse and Klefbom are two quality young players who can handle the top two pairing on the left side, and will continue to grow into the role as others around them improve and help decrease the demands on them. If you want to get a good RD, trade one of the plethora of forwards that you have.
- lumlums

Edmonton having to much talent up front is the type of false logic that has held the team back for years. Moving anyone out of the top 6, including RNH, creates a hole that the team might not be able to fill in free agency. As we speak right now and if Sekera plays on his stronger side, left, Nurse is probably 4th on the depth chart behind Davidson. Nurse for Trouba makes Sekera better and fills a hole. Let's face it, regardless of what PC does, it will be from a position of weakness until the team is no longer in the toilet with the Leafs.

For Edmonton.
Trouba is good Eberle is good
Wheeler is good, 4ov is worth more then wheeler plus 20ov, in my opinion.... I guess the unnamed hough level prospect might even it up a bit.
I'd go RNH and 32ov for Trouba and 20ov
- Pres.cup

canuck fans discuss trade value. Love it

You might want to do some research. I broke more trades and fee agent signings than anyone on this site. I've never lied, nor have I ever been proven of lying. Don't be upset because the leafs are going in the right direction, and the mighty oilers are still on the infinite mend....hey no worries though, another 3-15 first overall picks and you guys will make the playoffs......I almost guarantee it.

Now go get your shine box.
- Kinggilmour[/quote


Wouldn't you love to meet this guy?!
This is the type everyone gets to laugh at in the bar and they don't even understand your laughing at them!

Edmonton having to much talent up front is the type of false logic that has held the team back for years. Moving anyone out of the top 6, including RNH, creates a hole that the team might not be able to fill in free agency. As we speak right now and if Sekera plays on his stronger side, left, Nurse is probably 4th on the depth chart behind Davidson. Nurse for Trouba makes Sekera better and fills a hole. Let's face it, regardless of what PC does, it will be from a position of weakness until the team is no longer in the toilet with the Leafs.
- seoinyoung

Edmonton don't have a lack of talent; what they do have however is too many players who are too similar to each other. Look at Chicago: Kane/Panarin are smaller, speedy skill guys and Toews and Hossa are solid guys who put up reasonable points but are beasts defensively - it's that type of player that Edmonton lacks. Hall, Ebs, Nuge, McJesus, Draisaitl, hell even Nail, are talented guys who all like the puck on their stick and have a lot to learn defensively. What they need is more balance to their lineup.

EDIT: As for "In the toilet with the Leafs" - I've never been happier with the state of Toronto. They have a plan, and it seems to be a good one. Good plan >>> No plan or really poopty plan.

Edmonton don't have a lack of talent; what they do have however is too many players who are too similar to each other. Look at Chicago: Kane/Panarin are smaller, speedy skill guys and Toews and Hossa are solid guys who put up reasonable points but are beasts defensively - it's that type of player that Edmonton lacks. Hall, Ebs, Nuge, McJesus, Draisaitl, hell even Nail, are talented guys who all like the puck on their stick and have a lot to learn defensively. What they need is more balance to their lineup.

EDIT: As for "In the toilet with the Leafs" - I've never been happier with the state of Toronto. They have a plan, and it seems to be a good one. Good plan >>> No plan or really poopty plan.
- lumlums

Lol, what exactly is the Plan in Toronto? Tanking is the easy part, fine tuning is where the planning takes place. They aren't there yet.

Edmonton don't have a lack of talent; what they do have however is too many players who are too similar to each other. Look at Chicago: Kane/Panarin are smaller, speedy skill guys and Toews and Hossa are solid guys who put up reasonable points but are beasts defensively - it's that type of player that Edmonton lacks. Hall, Ebs, Nuge, McJesus, Draisaitl, hell even Nail, are talented guys who all like the puck on their stick and have a lot to learn defensively. What they need is more balance to their lineup.

EDIT: As for "In the toilet with the Leafs" - I've never been happier with the state of Toronto. They have a plan, and it seems to be a good one. Good plan >>> No plan or really poopty plan.
- lumlums

Edmonton don't have a lack of talent; what they do have however is too many players who are too similar to each other. Look at Chicago: Kane/Panarin are smaller, speedy skill guys and Toews and Hossa are solid guys who put up reasonable points but are beasts defensively - it's that type of player that Edmonton lacks. Hall, Ebs, Nuge, McJesus, Draisaitl, hell even Nail, are talented guys who all like the puck on their stick and have a lot to learn defensively. What they need is more balance to their lineup.

EDIT: As for "In the toilet with the Leafs" - I've never been happier with the state of Toronto. They have a plan, and it seems to be a good one. Good plan >>> No plan or really poopty plan.
- lumlums

Nuge, McDavid, and LD are fine defensively, but as they gain experience, they will surely improve.
Nuge is a great defensively minded center who can execute a great two way game of hockey.
McDavid has an underrated defensive style of play, mainly since people mostly view him as an offensive dynamo.
LD plays a great game defensively and he uses his body as a defensive advantage in many situations; his back checking is very underrated as well.

Yak, Ebs, and maybe, just maybe Hall, need to learn a better defensively structured game (Hall defensively seems alright, but he does have his moments).

Nuge, McDavid, and LD are fine defensively, but as they gain experience, they will surely improve.
Nuge is a great defensively minded center who can execute a great two way game of hockey.
McDavid has an underrated defensive style of play, mainly since people mostly view him as an offensive dynamo.
LD plays a great game defensively and he uses his body as a defensive advantage in many situations; his back checking is very underrated as well.

Yak, Ebs, and maybe, just maybe Hall, need to learn a better defensively structured game (Hall defensively seems alright, but he does have his moments).
- EdmHockeyMan

Pouliot's game is a lot different than others in the top six. With LD on the right side of RHN and Hall I don't think the mix in the top 6 is as bad as people claim.

I totally agree, no need to ruin his confidence.

What you guys needed to do was trade RNH for Gudbranson
And a 2nd, seeing as yak and a 2nd couldn't get it done..... just another example of Kevin Lowes over valued mismanagement.

Edit
How about Sbisa and Columbus's 2nd for RNH.... oops I forgot RHD is what you need, tryamkin and Sbisa.... no... all right then, subban and Sbisa, final offer.
- Pres.cup

No thanks. If we gotta trade RNH , I would hope for a slightly better player back than Gudbranson. He would be a decent add, but not for that price.

Edmonton don't have a lack of talent; what they do have however is too many players who are too similar to each other. Look at Chicago: Kane/Panarin are smaller, speedy skill guys and Toews and Hossa are solid guys who put up reasonable points but are beasts defensively - it's that type of player that Edmonton lacks. Hall, Ebs, Nuge, McJesus, Draisaitl, hell even Nail, are talented guys who all like the puck on their stick and have a lot to learn defensively. What they need is more balance to their lineup.

EDIT: As for "In the toilet with the Leafs" - I've never been happier with the state of Toronto. They have a plan, and it seems to be a good one. Good plan >>> No plan or really poopty plan.
- lumlums

Leave it to a leafs fan to point out the flaws the Oil have. The Oilers have talented forwards. Hall is an amazing two way player. So is McJesus although he isn't used in that role. Draisatl is interesting as his defensive draws and two way ability was what made him amazing for the Kelowna Rockets. I have no doubt he can transition that to the NHL level, he is just not a full time center for the Oilers yet as RNH plays a great two way game. Personally I think the Oilers forwards all offer different things.

An offer sheet makes tons of sense. Considering what the Oilers traded for Griffen last year, it would be reasonable to offer picks for a more proven young defender like Jones. There is even an argument for tying the hands of division rivals. If not Jones the Oilers have been known to talk to the Wild about their defensive situation. They need a top center. If the Oilers offered a decent sum for offensive center Dumba that would force the wild to get little in return from their young defender or match and not be able to compete for the big name UFA centers. The Oilers need strong two way defenders but they also need an offensive specialist for their PP and Dumba could offer that as early as this year.

Grabbing one by offer sheet and trying for a UFA would take care of the Oilers blue line without the need of trading their core players.

Pouliot's game is a lot different than others in the top six. With LD on the right side of RHN and Hall I don't think the mix in the top 6 is as bad as people claim.
- seoinyoung

Precisely.
Ebs and Yak are two player that Chia would deal first. They just don't fit his playing style at all which makes it easier if Chia has to trade them plus their defensive potential isn't as high as the other players you noted.
As for Pouliot, he has been a fantastic addition to Edmonton defensively and offensively. He also has that aggressive factor which leads me to...
Another player I would love Chia to sign in FA is Perron. He had his best season as an Oiler, he plays a really gritty and energetic game, he is exactly what Chia loves in a player, plus he adds a good amount of depth, especially in case of injury, plus Pouliot and Perron can rotate in correlation with in-game play and whom is playing better.

Hall-RNH-LD
Pouliot-McDavid-Maroon
Perron-Lander-Kassian
Hendricks-Yakimov-Pitlick

Defensively, it could be

Sekera-(Acquisition)
Klefbom-Demers?
Davidson-Gryba

Nonetheless, it's more than likely that one core player will be traded during this upcoming offseason.

Leave it to a leafs fan to point out the flaws the Oil have. The Oilers have talented forwards. Hall is an amazing two way player. So is McJesus although he isn't used in that role. Draisatl is interesting as his defensive draws and two way ability was what made him amazing for the Kelowna Rockets. I have no doubt he can transition that to the NHL level, he is just not a full time center for the Oilers yet as RNH plays a great two way game. Personally I think the Oilers forwards all offer different things.
- Hall Fan

Delete your account already, you arent helping the oilers fan base by stinking around

Delete your account already, you arent helping the oilers fan base by stinking around
- DDM-Coga

We need help?

Delete your account already, you arent helping the oilers fan base by stinking around
- DDM-Coga

We need help?
- Jeropotato

Nice job stirring the pot in the Nucks thread

Instead of offer sheeting Jones:

The Oilers and the Jets should talk.

To Edmonton: Jacob Trouba, 22nd 2016 overall pick, high level prospect.

To Winnipeg: Darnell Nurse, 4th 2016 overall pick

Better option than offer sheeting Jones and you get to keep your picks.
- TheUltimateJet

For the Oilers I dont think that's a better option at all than an offer sheet.

Nurse, Tkachuk, Jones > Trouba, unnamed prospect, 22nd overall 18 year old

Delete your account already, you arent helping the oilers fan base by stinking around
- DDM-Coga

For the Oilers I dont think that's a better option at all than an offer sheet.

Nurse, Tkachuk, Jones > Trouba, unnamed prospect, 22nd overall 18 year old
- Matt_Henderson

A good option would be revisiting that Yak and Pou trade for Vatanen