Better than hallfan





As far as Richards, I guess if he signs for league min.
But he belongs nowhere over a 4th line role at best.
Any ideas of putting Leon at wing and playing him or letestu at 3c ain't wise

We've got 3 dynamic centers that are going to stretch teams thin. Let's use it
- HB77

Only issue I have is that I don't know if Draisaitl can carry wingers like Maroon and Yak.

That was a long break what did you do?

Will be good to have another rational voice back.
- Iggysbff

I needed time to regroup and get over the idiocy in this place

But I'm l ready to spew my anger and distaste for everyone again

Big NO to Richards. His game has fallen right off with his foot speed. Plus with all of his drug issues and age we just don't need the extra headaches. But I will take his oxy's however

I needed time to regroup and get over the idiocy in this place

But I'm l ready to spew my anger and distaste for everyone again
- HB77

Holy poop... I'd lost all faith but the universe is righted with your return...

I needed time to regroup and get over the idiocy in this place

But I'm l ready to spew my anger and distaste for everyone again
- HB77

Only issue I have is that I don't know if Draisaitl can carry wingers like Maroon and Yak.
- Wildschwein

Agreed. Certainly a concern

I've mentioned it a few times that I kinda get why people wanna see a super line of Connor/lucic etc .
But I think it's wise to insulate Leon with those higher end players and saddle Connor with those two. At least on paper at first and see if Connor can continue to produce with lesser linemates

Holy poop... I'd lost all faith but the universe is righted with your return...
- geta02it

One of the few solid flames posters

Until we play on the 12th of October. Then I hate you for a full 24 hours

One of the few solid flames posters

Until we play on the 12th of October. Then I hate you for a full 24 hours
- HB77

The Oilers still blow chunks but welcome back bro...

Agreed. Certainly a concern

I've mentioned it a few times that I kinda get why people wanna see a super line of Connor/lucic etc .
But I think it's wise to insulate Leon with those higher end players and saddle Connor with those two. At least on paper at first and see if Connor can continue to produce with lesser linemates
- HB77

So...

Lucic-Draisaitl-Eberle
Maroon-McDavid-Yak
Pouliot-Nuge-?
Hendricks-Letestu-Kassian

So...

Lucic-Draisaitl-Eberle
Maroon-McDavid-Yak
Pouliot-Nuge-?
Hendricks-Letestu-Kassian
- Wildschwein

Pretty much exactly


Puljujarvi on that 3rd line right wing

I understand the apprehension of not rushing him and he can always be sent down of course.
But he's the goods and a true bluechipper that could make the jump immediately.
Been tough to shake off that hall trade, but having pulju fall into our laps like that has softened the blow

So...

Lucic-Draisaitl-Eberle
Maroon-McDavid-Yak
Pouliot-Nuge-?
Hendricks-Letestu-Kassian
- Wildschwein

I think Pulj will make it. He's already got NHL size and speed. Don't really want to rush the kid into the lineup if he's not ready but it will be hard to keep him out. Kassian could fill the spot if he gets sent down. Not really any other options at this point.

Pretty much exactly


Puljujarvi on that 3rd line right wing

I understand the apprehension of not rushing him and he can always be sent down of course.
But he's the goods and a true bluechipper that could make the jump immediately.
Been tough to shake off that hall trade, but having pulju fall into our laps like that has softened the blow
- HB77

As of now he does appear to be the best available option.

I think Pulj will make it. He's already got NHL size and speed. Don't really want to rush the kid into the lineup if he's not ready but it will be hard to keep him out. Kassian could fill the spot if he gets sent down. Not really any other options at this point.
- Xaos22

I'm actually really curious to see how Kassian does this year. Dud looks like he has his poop in order and appears to be in much better shape than last year. I'm hoping for 15 goals.

As of now he does appear to be the best available option.
- Wildschwein

Yep

Him, slepyshev, caggiula (?)

If go with him for sure. Even if slep might be a little more nhl tested, I think some marginally lesser minutes being insulated by 2 very solid two way guys like nuge and poo is pretty much ideal

And if he struggles, no stress. Send him down .
Either way, from what I've seen and checked out, I'm supremely confident he's gonna be a great nhl'er at some point.
Was funny to watch Chiarelli almost sprint to the podium when he realized cbj passed on him

So...

Lucic-Draisaitl-Eberle
Maroon-McDavid-Yak
Pouliot-Nuge-?
Hendricks-Letestu-Kassian
- Wildschwein

I can see Draisatl being dropped to RW and you guys bring in a 3rd line Center to play the spot.

I'm actually really curious to see how Kassian does this year. Dud looks like he has his poop in order and appears to be in much better shape than last year. I'm hoping for 15 goals.
- Wildschwein

I've seen some hate for him and I don't really get it

At worst he's a decent physical 4th line pest.
At best he's a physical presence in a top 9 role that can skate alongside quality players

I'm glad to have him

Yep

Him, slepyshev, caggiula (?)

If go with him for sure. Even if slep might be a little more nhl tested, I think some marginally lesser minutes being insulated by 2 very solid two way guys like nuge and poo is pretty much ideal

And if he struggles, no stress. Send him down .
Either way, from what I've seen and checked out, I'm supremely confident he's gonna be a great nhl'er at some point.
Was funny to watch Chiarelli almost sprint to the podium when he realized cbj passed on him
- HB77

Best part of the draft. Don't think he's been that happy since 2011.

I can see Draisatl being dropped to RW and you guys bring in a 3rd line Center to play the spot.
- SRam19

Everything about Leon's game screams western conference centermen

Esoecially since the other two don't possess those attributes really at all

But he can certainly play wing in spot duty/pp/late in games etc

Yep

Him, slepyshev, caggiula (?)

If go with him for sure. Even if slep might be a little more nhl tested, I think some marginally lesser minutes being insulated by 2 very solid two way guys like nuge and poo is pretty much ideal

And if he struggles, no stress. Send him down .
Either way, from what I've seen and checked out, I'm supremely confident he's gonna be a great nhl'er at some point.
Was funny to watch Chiarelli almost sprint to the podium when he realized cbj passed on him
- HB77

Slepyshev and Caggiula are LW no?

Totally forgot about Slepyshev.

Slepyshev and Caggiula are LW no?

Totally forgot about Slepyshev.
- Wildschwein

Slep is a left winger- my bad (I assume in a pinch he can play the right side if needed though)

And I don't know sh1t about drake, but he shoots left and I'm sure the inside stick works on the right wing regardless of his natural position

Kassian needs a connection in EDM
- abware

This will be Kassian before Richards arrives and about 1 month after he arrives...

So...

Lucic-Draisaitl-Eberle
Maroon-McDavid-Yak
Pouliot-Nuge-?
Hendricks-Letestu-Kassian
- Wildschwein

Lucic will definitely be playing with McDavid... I believe that was part of the agreement... whether or not they'd admit it is another thing.

This will be Kassian before Richards arrives and about 1 month after he arrives...


- laughs2907

God damn work computer won't allow to witness the gloriousness that is your post.

Only issue I have is that I don't know if Draisaitl can carry wingers like Maroon and Yak.
- Wildschwein

Precisely my concern, but I don't think we need to full on cater Leon the absolute best linemates. I maintain that everyone of the Cs should get one of our vet producers and one of our question marks.

Pouliot- McDavid- Yak
Maroon- RNH- Eberle
Lucic- Draisaitl- Kassian
Lander- Letestu- Pakarinen

*Note: All the top three lines get equal ice time in this scenario

Slepyshev and Caggiula are LW no?

Totally forgot about Slepyshev.
- Wildschwein

Slappy can and has played both wings. Seems more comfortable at LW, but playing your offside in the NHL is a different animal than any other league. Particularly on international ice surfaces, playing your off-wing is more manageable due to having extra space to work with. In NA, he might be better off sticking to RW.

Also, I've heard that Caggiula has experience at C in college and that they might start him there.