If you move Draisaitl to center I would assume he would become the second line center. This would move Nuge to third line center and making 6 mill/year would almost mean a ticket out of town would it not, if possible?
- Daceroni

Or you move Nuge to the RW to see if he can start producing more with the lessened responsibilities of a winger. I'd wager it'd afford you the chance to move Eberle for a more versatile forward. Sign a 3C and we'd see something like:

Maroon- McDavid- Versatile F
Slepyshev- Draisaitl- Nuge
Lucic- Veteran 3C- Puljujarvi
Khaira- Letestu- Kassian

This way, we wouldn't be leaving a big dent in our C depth, either. Unless you guys would be open to a Nuge for Couterier swap, that is

If you move Draisaitl to center I would assume he would become the second line center. This would move Nuge to third line center and making 6 mill/year would almost mean a ticket out of town would it not, if possible?
- Daceroni

Hopefully. Him and Ebs are too similar. If they're not scoring.... they bring nothing else to the table unfortunately.

Or you move Nuge to the RW to see if he can start producing more with the lessened responsibilities of a winger. I'd wager it'd afford you the chance to move Eberle for a more versatile forward. Sign a 3C and we'd see something like:

Maroon- McDavid- Versatile F
Slepyshev- Draisaitl- Nuge
Lucic- Veteran 3C- Puljujarvi
Khaira- Letestu- Kassian

This way, we wouldn't be leaving a big dent in our C depth, either. Unless you guys would be open to a Nuge for Couterier swap, that is
- MaximumBone

I'd love to see Nuge used a RW for a few games, especially if were paired with McDavid.

you (frank)s gonna win tonight or what?

How's your structure?

you (frank)s gonna win tonight or what?

How's your structure?
- BINGO!

Yup.

Depends on the night.

We'd have to ask Bruin fans how Lucic was foot speed wise.

The Lucic then looked so damn good on the highlight reel is because its usually only 5 second clips. Now you watch him on TV or in the stands every game and you realize the dude is slow as poop and probably always was. Basically just a boat anchor.
- nanook82

Yeh, but he has a really mean looking face....

Yeh, but he has a really mean looking face....
- oilpatch

But can't scare opponents into mistakes. That's a lot of $ to just show up to the rink for 2.5 hours.

Playoffs you need an extra gear...... if we get there, lets hope he finds it

you (frank)s gonna win tonight or what?

How's your structure?
- BINGO!

D-Zone we're awful. Look for a lot of D-2-D passing, Forward group will all be in the neutral zone.... forcing the D to just slap the puck up or around the boards. Usually leads to a turnover and quality scoring chance against.

If that team shows up, should be an easy night for you guys.

If the team that played in Ana or SJ shows up..... look out

Yeah i'd expect Draisaitl would be the 2C.

I think the team needs to move on from RNH. he's on pace for 40 points which is very low end 2nd line offense. He's in his 6th season and still can't take a faceoff.
- rathagor

40s for points is average 2nd line production.

60s is average 1st line production.

This was a stat I learned a few years ago, and scoring has not gone up over the years so I take them as still relevant.

Or you move Nuge to the RW to see if he can start producing more with the lessened responsibilities of a winger. I'd wager it'd afford you the chance to move Eberle for a more versatile forward. Sign a 3C and we'd see something like:

Maroon- McDavid- Versatile F
Slepyshev- Draisaitl- Nuge
Lucic- Veteran 3C- Puljujarvi
Khaira- Letestu- Kassian

This way, we wouldn't be leaving a big dent in our C depth, either. Unless you guys would be open to a Nuge for Couterier swap, that is
- MaximumBone

Except we've also seen that Drai at Center has not worked either on other lines.

It's Todd that has mucked this up. Now he's going to have to pay Drai big time.
Why not keep Drai on RW with Nuge at C and let Drai take some faceoffs like he does now? Kind of like with Benn taking faceoffs instead of Seguin.

Maroon-McDavid-Ebs
Poo(or whomever)- Nuge-Drai

Might get more than one line that can score.

40s for points is average 2nd line production.

60s is average 1st line production.

This was a stat I learned a few years ago, and scoring has not gone up over the years so I take them as still relevant.
- McSavioursPupil

Around there

http://www.habseyesonthep...e-nhl-production-analysis

Made the mistake of reading Willis' article about leaving Ebs exposed on ON.

Jesus some fans are dumb. The comments on there are just pathetic.

Made the mistake of reading Willis' article about leaving Ebs exposed on ON.

Jesus some fans are dumb. The comments on there are just pathetic.
- Iggysbff

Exposing Eberle? WTF?

Except we've also seen that Drai at Center has not worked either on other lines.

It's Todd that has mucked this up. Now he's going to have to pay Drai big time.
Why not keep Drai on RW with Nuge at C and let Drai take some faceoffs like he does now? Kind of like with Benn taking faceoffs instead of Seguin.

Maroon-McDavid-Ebs
Poo(or whomever)- Nuge-Drai

Might get more than one line that can score.
- Iggysbff

I'm not opposed to Draisaitl continue to play RW on a line with Nuge, but have we really confirmed that? He had a rough time with Lucic and Pitlick when they were a line, but he's also seen varying degrees of success with Maroon, Slepy, Kassian and Puljujarvi.

His time away from McDavid has largely been spent at C. In his 429:59 away from Connor, his line has produced at a rate of 2.37 GF/60 and allowed goals at a rate of 2.37 GA/60. That's an effective top-6 line. Is it ideal? No but considering the lack of consistent linemates during that time, I think it's fair to suggest that he can likely do better.

And I refuse to see Eberle with McDavid.

Made the mistake of reading Willis' article about leaving Ebs exposed on ON.

Jesus some fans are dumb. The comments on there are just pathetic.
- Iggysbff

You weren't kidding. Some real head scratching opinions.

40s for points is average 2nd line production.

60s is average 1st line production.

This was a stat I learned a few years ago, and scoring has not gone up over the years so I take them as still relevant.
- McSavioursPupil

He's not on pace for 40+ point he's on pace for all of 40. Which using the link MaximumBone provided puts him in the very low end of NHL 2Cs, like I said.

Probably a 1st and a higher end prospect. Too rich for me.
- Wildschwein

A first and Samuelson.

I'm just here for new Hallfan posts...any to read today?

A first and Samuelson.
- Isleshockeyman

I shall say... no.

I'm just here for new Hallfan posts...any to read today?
- Larsson_fan

Not since the last one.

A first and Samuelson.
- Isleshockeyman

Now Pouliot, Samuelson and a 3rd I'd do. Doubt they would though.

I shall say... no.
- Wildschwein

I think Sammy will do well for you guys. Especially paired with Pulji. Tucson doesn't have much talent. They've won a lot of games by out working their opponents. Craig Cunningham is still the 7th or 8th leading scorer and hadn't played since early November.

I'm not opposed to Draisaitl continue to play RW on a line with Nuge, but have we really confirmed that? He had a rough time with Lucic and Pitlick when they were a line, but he's also seen varying degrees of success with Maroon, Slepy, Kassian and Puljujarvi.

His time away from McDavid has largely been spent at C. In his 429:59 away from Connor, his line has produced at a rate of 2.37 GF/60 and allowed goals at a rate of 2.37 GA/60. That's an effective top-6 line. Is it ideal? No but considering the lack of consistent linemates during that time, I think it's fair to suggest that he can likely do better.

And I refuse to see Eberle with McDavid.
- MaximumBone

At the end of the day if we want more balanced scoring, Draisailt has to go to another line, as he is the only other player the Oilers have that can generate some offense.

I'm of the opinion the future of the team has McDavid as 1C and Draisailt at 2C, so why not have the lines that way.

I think Sammy will do well for you guys. Especially paired with Pulji. Tucson doesn't have much talent. They've won a lot of games by out working their opponents. Craig Cunningham is still the 7th or 8th leading scorer and hadn't played since early November.
- Isleshockeyman

Did you get to see much of Samuelsson? If so what are your impressions?

Totally slipped my mind that you are a big Road Runners fan.

I'm just here for new Hallfan posts...any to read today?
- Larsson_fan

That was me last thread... That Goldberg "derp' meme was just burning a hole in my pocket, and then pow!!! He arrives