And I'm sure they will. Larsson will accept no less.
- Wildschwein

I feel like he is just testing our faith right now

Yeah sadly I dont think it ended up good for those old timers in the end
- RatedR80

Not to worry. Leon is insured by Lloyds of London.

Personally I just feel 5 games into the season is too early to jump into any conclusions....I mean if thats the case then Vegas will be a powerhouse this year and the Leafs will win the cup....the Flames started out terrible last year then got their poop together....this team could do the same thing
- RatedR80

This!

This!
- Oildrum

My good buddies Iggy and Jero call you the "voice of reason", and I can see why.

Someone seriously needs to curb stomp Spector.
- Iggysbff

Why because he stated the truth and is asking who punched Leon in the face?

Why because he stated the truth and is asking who punched Leon in the face?
- Lahey

He goes to every extreme week to week. Couple weeks ago he is gloating about the oilers being a powerhouse surefire cup contender. Now he's saying their cockiness is being shoved down their throats? He's a moron. Plain and simple.

Personally I just feel 5 games into the season is too early to jump into any conclusions....I mean if thats the case then Vegas will be a powerhouse this year and the Leafs will win the cup....the Flames started out terrible last year then got their poop together....this team could do the same thing
- RatedR80

Could get their poop together. They need to have someone step up. But the biggest concern is that all of the question marks we had in the summer that needed addressed weren't and it is those exact issues that are effecting the team. There is always going to be ups and downs. They are still pretty good. But some of these issues could linger.

Next 5 games we'll have a better idea of where they are.

Could get their poop together. They need to have someone step up. But the biggest concern is that all of the question marks we had in the summer that needed addressed weren't and it is those exact issues that are effecting the team. There is always going to be ups and downs. They are still pretty good. But some of these issues could linger.

Next 5 games we'll have a better idea of where they are.
- Iggysbff

Unless they lose. Then it will be the next 5 games....

Unless they lose. Then it will be the next 5 games....
- bixll

Nope...if they lose the next 5 they're (frank)ed

Nope...if they lose the next 5 they're (frank)ed
- Iggysbff

Possibly.. They will bounce back, unlike the Habs..

He goes to every extreme week to week. Couple weeks ago he is gloating about the oilers being a powerhouse surefire cup contender. Now he's saying their cockiness is being shoved down their throats? He's a moron. Plain and simple.
- Iggysbff

This we can agree on

Why because he stated the truth and is asking who punched Leon in the face?
- Lahey

Word is Leon got in a fight. Outside the Cactus Club no less...

Run him out of town...

Word is Leon got in a fight. Outside the Cactus Club no less...

Run him out of town...
- Iggysbff

Oh party boi Leon.....here we go!

Oh party boi Leon.....here we go!
- The-O-G

just roomers but who knows.

Also roomers floating it was with a team mate. Possibly Nurse.

just roomers but who knows.

Also roomers floating it was with a team mate. Possibly Nurse.
- Iggysbff

Haha...nothing like a few pints at Cactus to cure a concussion!!!

Haha...nothing like a few pints at Cactus to cure a concussion!!!
- The-O-G

No no...they're saying the black eye and concussion was caused by the fight...

No no...they're saying the black eye and concussion was caused by the fight...
- Iggysbff

Ohhhh hahahaha.....so he got his ass kicked??? What a wussy!

My good buddies Iggy and Jero call you the "voice of reason", and I can see why.
- leonkennedy

He goes to every extreme week to week. Couple weeks ago he is gloating about the oilers being a powerhouse surefire cup contender. Now he's saying their cockiness is being shoved down their throats? He's a moron. Plain and simple.
- Iggysbff

Agreed. He's also always the first to jump on the "Oilers have a losing culture" train. Wouldn't be surprised if he brings that up if this slump continues for another game or two.

Oh party boi Leon.....here we go!
- The-O-G

My point is that if a valuable asset such as Eberle was ever going to be traded, he should have been in a trade involving a Top 4 defender. I don't care whether that trade was this previous offseason or the next. Even if Sekera comes back our defense is alright at best. We need skilled depth defensively, especially if we want have a shot at the Conference Finals.

Also, from a GM perspective, you shouldn't really be banking on a 3-4 month fix. You know your defense at its best is alright, not great, but alright. You have assets on the table that can be used to get skilled depth defensively. So why not go and try to improve the short term and long term approach to this team.

Also, why wouldn't Hamonic/Trouba be targets Chia should have had in mind, especially if you're willing to trade away Eberle. We need solid top 4 options, not prospective top 4 options (such as Nurse/Benning).
- EdmHockeyMan

If Hall got you Larsson, pretty sure Chia's return for Eberle would be a #5-6 d-man
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