Another possible destination for Russell would be Edmonton. I can see Chiarelli offering Edmonton Puljujarvi and Edmonton's 2nd rounder in 2018 for Russell.
- laughs2907

That's true.

This isn't new information. Dreaming is just about everything we do here, Iggnog. Keep up!
- MaximumBone

I prefer to keep it realistic?

I haven’t the foggiest idea why, but your continued use of this utterance makes me want to punch you, and those dearest to you, right in the junk.
I’m not and will not ask you to stop, but I really had to get that off my chest.
- Wildschwein

I am with you 100%. Kicks to the nuts for days!!!

That's true.
- MaximumBone

Chia: Hey Connor, I just squeezed Puljujarvi and a 2nd rounder out of Edmonton for Russell.

McDavid: But we are Edmonton

Chia: You're damn right we are. And initially, they wanted it to be Puljujarvi and a 3rd, but I talked them into it being Puljujarvi and a 2nd instead.

Chia: Hey Connor, I just squeezed Puljujarvi and a 2nd rounder out of Edmonton for Russell.

McDavid: But we are Edmonton

Chia: You're damn right we are. And initially, they wanted it to be Puljujarvi and a 3rd, but I talked them into it being Puljujarvi and a 2nd instead.
- laughs2907

Chia trying to outsmart Chia. The ultimate battle of wits...

Chia trying to outsmart Chia. The ultimate battle of wits...
- Iggysbff

Can anybody here draw? This needs to be a comic.

Can anybody here draw? This needs to be a comic.
- laughs2907

I read on Reddit that iron Mike Keenan is coming back to the NHL and he has a three day layover scheduled in Edmonton later this week?

Coincidence? Or chia trying to blame and replace the coach?

I read on Reddit that iron Mike Keenan is coming back to the NHL and he has a three day layover scheduled in Edmonton later this week?

Coincidence? Or chia trying to blame and replace the coach?
- Dragon4U

I think Mike Keenan is taking over Moss's position.

I think Mike Keenan is taking over Moss's position.
- laughs2907

Not Todd's?
Never trust a Todd.
Dre just needs some tough love and Mike is just the man for the job, although if you traded strome for a top 6 winger to play 2nd line with Dre and rnh for a 1st line winger to play with McDavid you guys would have a balanced attack.... oh and defence, 1st round pick for a top 4 rhd.
Then you could probably salvage the season and make some noise in the playoffs

Not Todd's?
Never trust a Todd.
Dre just needs some tough love and Mike is just the man for the job, although if you traded strome for a top 6 winger to play 2nd line with Dre and rnh for a 1st line winger to play with McDavid you guys would have a balanced attack.... oh and defence, 1st round pick for a top 4 rhd.
Then you could probably salvage the season and make some noise in the playoffs
- Dragon4U

I was reading an article where they were discussing the Oilers roster with Tim Murray. He actually liked the current roster quite a bit. He said the only thing he'd change is that he'd slap their pee pee's from time to time.

I was reading an article where they were discussing the Oilers roster with Tim Murray. He actually liked the current roster quite a bit. He said the only thing he'd change is that he'd slap their pee pee's from time to time.
- laughs2907

That's mostly true, upgrade on defence and some tough love.
Chia didn't do any favors with the cap hit contracts either..

I was reading an article where they were discussing the Oilers roster with Tim Murray. He actually liked the current roster quite a bit. He said the only thing he'd change is that he'd slap their pee pee's from time to time.
- laughs2907

You'd have to think that idiot loses his job after this season.

You'd have to think that idiot loses his job after this season.
- Ihatebrianburke

Huh?

Huh?
- Iggysbff

Murray

Murray
- Ihatebrianburke

He was already fired...

He was already fired...
- Iggysbff

I am super baked and forgot all about that

What would you guys trade for Grabner? (UFA at the end of the season) Incredibly fast, can score, only making 1,650,000.

Imagine him playing with McDavid.

I read on Reddit that iron Mike Keenan is coming back to the NHL and he has a three day layover scheduled in Edmonton later this week?

Coincidence? Or chia trying to blame and replace the coach?
- Dragon4U

I'd honestly be pissed. TMac has done well, too bad Chiarelli doesnt know wtf he's doing

What would you guys trade for Grabner? (UFA at the end of the season) Incredibly fast, can score, only making 1,650,000.

Imagine him playing with McDavid.
- KrisRussellIsBad

Why is it some foregone conclusion that McDavid would play better with fast linemates? The two players he's found his greatest success with are notably slower than him (Maroon and Draisaitl) and his game is predicated on drawing in defenders and attracting attention with his speed and dangles while his linemates fall under the radar and are left open to find the right spots. How does straight line speed help that? The only situation where speed would help is seeing more breakaways but is that something HIS line really needs? He needs a slippery and agile, opportunistic, shoot-first winger (hopefully one of Jesse or Yammers).

I've said it before and I'll say it again: if the team is acquiring speed on the wing, it should be with express intentions to plant that speed next to Draisaitl. His puck protection, backhands and area passes are perfect for speedy players and are part of what make him and McDavid an effective tandem. Try our best to simulate that on a line without him and leave him to do his thing with other players.

As for cost, it's likely a bit high these days what with his double digit goals on a team that's still in the fight. I wouldn't go above a 2nd and their ask is likely higher than that.

- KrisRussellIsBad

A (potential) 1st+ for Grabner?

A (potential) 1st+ for Grabner?


- MaximumBone

Meh I originally did Ty Rattie and a conditional 2nd for him. Figured they're losing a roster player for a second and an AHL.

What would you suggest?

Why is it some foregone conclusion that McDavid would play better with fast linemates? The two players he's found his greatest success with are notably slower than him (Maroon and Draisaitl) and his game is predicated on drawing in defenders and attracting attention with his speed and dangles while his linemates fall under the radar and are left open to find the right spots. How does straight line speed help that? The only situation where speed would help is seeing more breakaways but is that something HIS line really needs? He needs a slippery and agile, opportunistic, shoot-first winger (hopefully one of Jesse or Yammers).

I've said it before and I'll say it again: if the team is acquiring speed on the wing, it should be with express intentions to plant that speed next to Draisaitl. His puck protection, backhands and area passes are perfect for speedy players and are part of what make him and McDavid an effective tandem. Try our best to simulate that on a line without him and leave him to do his thing with other players.

As for cost, it's likely a bit high these days what with his double digit goals on a team that's still in the fight. I wouldn't go above a 2nd and their ask is likely higher than that.
- MaximumBone

Doesn't need to play with McDavid. He's (frank)ing fast though and a RW, two things we need.

- KrisRussellIsBad

More like a 3rd and Gryba for Grabner. If he resigns, he gets free prescriptions from Katz on Rexall meds.

Let's also not forget that you included Khaira (who has been having a great season so far and who many possibly see him as a future replacement for Maroon...........).................

If they need a warm body being sent back, Gryba would make the most sense for them and for us.

More like a 3rd and Gryba for Grabner. If he resigns, he gets free prescriptions from Katz on Rexall meds.

Let's also not forget that you included Khaira (who has been having a great season so far and who many possibly see him as a future replacement for Maroon...........).................

If they need a warm body being sent back, Gryba would make the most sense for them and for us.
- EdmHockeyMan

Grabner? You guys should aim higher then that. poop, throw is a conditional second and we'll throw you Sven or Vanek
Miss the playoffs its a third
Make, its a second
Third round its a first
Cup.... I'll hate you forever.