Nice attempt at covering up your butthurt. Any word on JT's extension or is he gonna Bolt? Toronto? San Jose? Jersey? He would look sick with Hallsy.
- Larsson_fan

I'm hoping Jersey. We can trade him straight up for Zajac.

Player 1

Year 1 GP80 G24 A40 P64
Year 2 GP79 G30 A48 P78

Player 2

Year 1 GP72 G19 A32 P51
Year 2 GP82 G29 A48 P77


One of those players is LD...the other signed for UNDER 7 million. Why people think it's automatic LD is worth 7+ and upwards of 8, 9, 10 million is beyond me.
- The-O-G

First off, I'm pretty sure no one here at least believes he's worth over 8. However, McDavid's contract has reset the "bar". With Kuzy getting 7.8, it's hard not to justify Draisaitl seeing similar.

As for your comparison, I believe it's pretty invalid at this point. Gaudreau is two years older, a natural winger (yeah, Leon played RW a fair deal), he wasn't coming off a dominant playoff performance and he only signed a 6 year deal. You can be sure that his cap hit would've been higher if he went the full 8 years.

I'm not saying that Gaudreau is an inferior player; just that circumstances surrounding the league are different now than they were when he signed. If it helps, the 8mil number would likely be on an 8 year deal.

Sadly my beloved Maxbone it does not. However I shall be able to visit more frequently now, so theres that.
- Wildschwein

Thou hath forsaken us May our lord and saviour Larsson- praise be unto him- be the light that guides you on your path!

Nice attempt at covering up your butthurt. Any word on JT's extension or is he gonna Bolt? Toronto? San Jose? Jersey? He would look sick with Hallsy.
- Larsson_fan

I've gotta admit I'd find it pretty humorous to see Tavares leave the offseason after Eberle got there. However, I think they'll find great chemistry together as their respective approaches to the game are dictated by a similar lack of high end speed.

First off, I'm pretty sure no one here at least believes he's worth over 8. However, McDavid's contract has reset the "bar". With Kuzy getting 7.8, it's hard not to justify Draisaitl seeing similar.

As for your comparison, I believe it's pretty invalid at this point. Gaudreau is two years older, a natural winger (yeah, Leon played RW a fair deal), he wasn't coming off a dominant playoff performance and he only signed a 6 year deal. You can be sure that his cap hit would've been higher if he went the full 8 years.

I'm not saying that Gaudreau is an inferior player; just that circumstances surrounding the league are different now than they were when he signed. If it helps, the 8mil number would likely be on an 8 year deal.
- MaximumBone

In terms of value I think JG and LD are quite comparable, and that Kuz deal is an absolute joke because of his contract situation and ability to bolt to russia. I just think the media and fans in general have overstated his worth. Really....8 million....that's all it takes to get 8 million a year for 8 seasons? I dont think so. I truly hope most GM's aren't just willing to give that out with ease. LD doesn't deserve a shred over 7.

You're too kind.
- Wildschwein

- Reveen.

- Reveen.

Schwein doesn't go female dog, but other than that this image is entirely accurate.

My African American
- smellmyfinger

Afternoon you glorious bastard you. You think Nico's gonna make the big club this year?

Thou hath forsaken us May our lord and saviour Larsson- praise be unto him- be the light that guides you on your path!
- MaximumBone

I swear I have not forsaken you all. I have devoted my summer to creating a temple in Larssons name. My work is not yet complete but the miracles have already begun, with 6 having taken place, in addition to 387 mammograms. As soon Jero agrees to join our ranks we will begin offering prostate exams as well.

I swear I have not forsaken you all. I have devoted my summer to creating a temple in Larssons name. My work is not yet complete but the miracles have already begun, with 6 having taken place, in addition to 387 mammograms. As soon Jero agrees to join our ranks we will begin offering prostate exams as well.
- Wildschwein

Nah, I'm already in a gang with Iggysbff, and HB77...may even freelancer if cuts out the horsepoop blogs. No time to join your band of merry faries.

Nah, I'm already in a gang with Iggysbff, and HB77...may even freelancer if cuts out the horsepoop blogs. No time to join your band of merry faries.
- Larsson_fan

HB77 has embraced the darkness? What finally tipped him over the precipice, the Eberle trade or the Russell extension?

I swear I have not forsaken you all. I have devoted my summer to creating a temple in Larssons name. My work is not yet complete but the miracles have already begun, with 6 having taken place, in addition to 387 mammograms. As soon Jero agrees to join our ranks we will begin offering prostate exams as well.
- Wildschwein

Nah, I'm already in a gang with Iggysbff, and HB77...may even freelancer if cuts out the horsepoop blogs. No time to join your band of merry faries.
- Larsson_fan

HB77 has embraced the darkness? What finally tipped him over the precipice, the Eberle trade or the Russell extension?
- Wildschwein

it was the prostate exam

- Reveen.

it was the prostate exam
- Reveen.

All the more reason to enlist Jero into the faith!

I swear I have not forsaken you all. I have devoted my summer to creating a temple in Larssons name. My work is not yet complete but the miracles have already begun, with 6 having taken place, in addition to 387 mammograms. As soon Jero agrees to join our ranks we will begin offering prostate exams as well.
- Wildschwein

Bless!

HB77 has embraced the darkness? What finally tipped him over the precipice, the Eberle trade or the Russell extension?
- Wildschwein

The latter... probably. I don't even know anymore.

The latter... probably. I don't even know anymore.
- MaximumBone

Well if I'm being honest, neither move thrilled me either. I think they make the Oil harder to play against, but not necessarily better.

Well if I'm being honest, neither move thrilled me either. I think they make the Oil harder to play against, but not necessarily better.
- Wildschwein

Strome is definitely not a better player than Eberle and Russel is statu quo. I would have liked to see a Hamonic and would have held out on that return for Eberle.

Well if I'm being honest, neither move thrilled me either. I think they make the Oil harder to play against, but not necessarily better.
- Wildschwein

Don't get me wrong, I'm not "happy" about either, but I recognize the reasoning behind each choice that Chiarelli made.

The way I see it, Chiarelli had three options to cover for the D issue: 1.) resign a familiar player in Russell at a slight overpayment (unfortunately in both dollars and term) in lieu of Sekera's injury, 2.) trade a similar package as what was paid to the Isles in exchange for Hamonic (Eberle CLEARLY wasn't getting it done) or 3.) sign a different and likely lesser Dman (Stone, for example) for a similar degree of overpayment. As we don't know if #3 was an option, I view it as would I rather have Russell @ 4mil for 4 years, the familiarity in D pairings, a 1st and two 2nds or Hamonic @ 3.8 for 3 years?

On Strome, I'll wait and see what he can do under McLellan before really coming to any firm conclusion. Chiarelli would have a better idea of the type of skills a player would need to thrive under McLellan than I would. It seems like they're both saving cap as well as betting on being able to better utilize Strome's abilities. Seems like a reasonable bet to me after Strome's improved play under Weight.

HB77 has embraced the darkness? What finally tipped him over the precipice, the Eberle trade or the Russell extension?
- Wildschwein

The ranks of the dark side are growing each day!

You'll soon join as well

Watch some of the Strome highlight videos on YouTube. This kid has speed,super slick hands,and a shot comparable to that of Eberle. The biggest difference being,Strome is capable of letting fly a cannon of a one timer.

I feel that Ryan and Dylan play a similar game,which could accelerate the getting to know you process. If Ryan and Connor are able to feed off each other,the way Connor did playing with Dylan,then the Oilers will be money,and there is no ceiling to the amount of points they could produce together.

Strome could find his way onto the power play,in Letestu's spot,if he's able to connect on the one timers from McDavid. This plus his natural skill and toolbox,could allow him to reach 60pts IMO. I would love to see a line of Strome-McDavid-Draisaitl

The ranks of the dark side are growing each day!

You'll soon join as well
- ghostofRC

banned again fag bait ?