P.C. has a history of questionable value on trades (Seguin??) but he is aggressive and gets results. Maybe the shock in the dressing room was one of the benefits he intended.

Just watched Lucic's interview on Sportsnet at the new rink with Gene Princepe and I have to admit I gained some respect, a really genuine and humble interview. His belief in Chiarelli probably has merit.

Lucic - McDavid - Pujujarvi could realistically contend for the best line in the NHL. Edmonton is definitely an interesting watch going forward you guys are alright.
- Blazed

I prefer to look at Lucic on a line with Draisaitl and Nuge.

I'm surprised there isn't more chatter on Trouba period, Toronto and I'm sure quite a few teams as well could definitely use him.
- Blazed

A lot of teams could afford an offer sheet too. I would love for us to make one

Nuge is going to be awesome! He is nowhere near as good as he will be in 5 years and he's already pretty damn good.
- Xaos22

Oh I don't disagree. I love Nuge's game, he is very slick. But Drait and McD are better talents at this point, and it is a lot of money for 3C. Spurgeon has a great contract/cap savings and instantly completes your team. Not saying it would necessarily be.1 for 1. Though I do feel it is an interesting propositiom. Edmonton has no pressure to do this now. They could always wait a year and see how Larsson balances out first. Obv a spine of Mcd Drait and Nuge is one of the most promising in the league.

I'm surprised we haven't had word on Demurs signing snywhere.

I prefer to look at Lucic on a line with Draisaitl and Nuge.
- Jeropotato

I'm sure you would have a better idea than me, just seems like at the core of the signing is the intention to play with McDavid.

I'm surprised we haven't had word on Demurs signing snywhere.
- batjester

Waiting on word from us

If we close the Barrie deal, go ahead and take your 2nd offer.
If we don't, take our ridiculous overpay

I prefer to look at Lucic on a line with Draisaitl and Nuge.
- Jeropotato

Also I feel pretty confident Lucic will beat the poop out of someone first period of his first Oilers home game.

I'm sure you would have a better idea than me, just seems like at the core of the signing is the intention to play with McDavid.
- Blazed

Lucic McD Yak? That would be intriguing.
Luc McD Yak
Pouloit Drait Eb
Maroon RNH Kassian/???

Pretty damn balanced.

I'm sure you would have a better idea than me, just seems like at the core of the signing is the intention to play with McDavid.
- Blazed

I think that's been assumed, but maroon was very successful with Connor last year.
And that frees up the superior lucic to play on a different line.

Connor carries maroon and yaks

Lucic and eberle flank draisaitl

Nuge and poo insulate puljujarvi

Oh I don't disagree. I love Nuge's game, he is very slick. But Drait and McD are better talents at this point, and it is a lot of money for 3C. Spurgeon has a great contract/cap savings and instantly completes your team. Not saying it would necessarily be.1 for 1. Though I do feel it is an interesting propositiom. Edmonton has no pressure to do this now. They could always wait a year and see how Larsson balances out first. Obv a spine of Mcd Drait and Nuge is one of the most promising in the league.
- FLflames34

I'd rather keep Nuge, trade Eberle, and move Draisaitl to RW

Waiting on word from us

If we close the Barrie deal, go ahead and take your 2nd offer.
If we don't, take our ridiculous overpay
- Ihateallofu

They all wanna come play with the McJesus

Lucic McD Yak? That would be intriguing.
Luc McD Yak
Pouloit Drait Eb
Maroon RNH Kassian/???

Pretty damn balanced.
- FLflames34

2 McDavid's

I think that's been assumed, but maroon was very successful with Connor last year.
And that frees up the superior lucic to play on a different line.

Connor carries maroon and yaks

Lucic and eberle flank draisaitl

Nuge and poo insulate puljujarvi
- Ihateallofu

You sure Pujjjj makes the team? That would be huge if true.

I'm sure you would have a better idea than me, just seems like at the core of the signing is the intention to play with McDavid.
- Blazed

No. The hope is for a Lucic-Draisaitl-Kassian line for the California roadies.

2 McDavid's
- Xaos22

That's just greedy.

I think that's been assumed, but maroon was very successful with Connor last year.
And that frees up the superior lucic to play on a different line.

Connor carries maroon and yaks

Lucic and eberle flank draisaitl

Nuge and poo insulate puljujarvi
- Ihateallofu

That would be a (frank)in amazing lineup! I'm at half chub already.

Waiting on word from us

If we close the Barrie deal, go ahead and take your 2nd offer.
If we don't, take our ridiculous overpay
- Ihateallofu

I wish.

2 McDavid's
- Xaos22

Can we have the clone? Please???

That's just greedy.
- Jeropotato

Imagine the hate we'd get then

2 McDavid's
- Xaos22

If we knew you had two McDavids, we would have asked for one for Larsson

You call it Larsson bashing but I call it an accurate description stripped of unnecessary hope and extrapolation. He is not Hedman. He is quite far behind Hedman who ought to be a Norris candidate every year from here until he's 35. I already DOUBLED his offense from 18 points to the 30 range with better forwards. Not sure what else you want here.
- Matt_Henderson

Larsson also had 24 points in 64 games last year. And was still a plus player. Hedman had 20 in 44 games in his age 22 season. He didn't take the offensive step forward this year. But they projected similarly from their age 19-22 seasons. Yes Edmonton gave up the better player in the trade, and we all knew we would have to overpay to get a quality defenseman. But in the end we became a better team for it. Quit crying over spilt milk.

That would be a (frank)in amazing lineup! I'm at half chub already.
- Xaos22

Assuming we dontt make any changes. It's my ideal lineup


Connors gonna be good on any line. But the fact that he had success already with both is great (and I don't think maroon is as good with anyone else)

That first line looks great obviously.


As does the 3rd. And again, nuge and poo have worked in the past

Can we have the clone? Please???
- FLflames34

Never!!!

Assuming we dontt make any changes. It's my ideal lineup


Connors gonna be good on any line. But the fact that he had success already with both is great (and I don't think maroon is as good with anyone else)

That first line looks great obviously.


As does the 3rd. And again, nuge and poo have worked in the past
- Ihateallofu

Pou pu platter line.

I prefer to look at Lucic on a line with Draisaitl and Nuge.
- Jeropotato

Lucic- Draisaitl- Eberle (cycle line)
Maroon- McDavid- Yak (rush line)
Pouliot- RNH- Puljujarvi (two-way line)
Hendricks- Letestu- Kassian (grind line)
Lander, Pakarinen

Klefbom- Larsson (22 mins)
Sekera- Fayne (20 mins)
Davidson- Sustr* (18 mins)
Fraser

Talbot
Gustavsson

I've gotta say, I'm a fan of that (excluding Fayne)