Was fine with the trade but at the time we didn't need a forward we needed a defenseman. If he also got a top 4 we would be speaking differently about Snow and there in lies the problem.
- Cptmjl

The only reason i brought up the Vanek trade was to point out the inconsistency of the isles commander in chief. He just was quoted as saying he wouldn’t do something that he’s already done twice in the past (and failed).

In a perfect world, Garf aquires Karlsson & OEL by parting with both 1st's this year

- Ur Not Me

Shots allowed would go from 50 to 40 with these two.

What that billboard shoulda read, was his quote from when he addressed the fans a decade ago, about how they’re “gonna rebuild, and it will take 5 years.......and how we fans should be patient”....and include the date in bold.

In a perfect world, Garf aquires Karlsson & OEL by parting with both 1st's this year

- Ur Not Me

And then both walk in Free Agency and Calgary’s pick wins the lottery.

Agreed, NO FA was coming here, but most stayed after traded for ....
- Ur Not Me

Mkay

What that billboard shoulda read, was his quote from when he addressed the fans a decade ago, about how they’re “gonna rebuild, and it will take 5 years.......and how we fans should be patient”....and include the date in bold.
- kindlyrick

Was thinking that when the billboard first came about
I remember that line of bullshat he sold everyone. Even a complete, utter, moron could've built a more competitive team by this point. It's been going on 12 (frank)ing years with a lot of top 5 picks and endless firsts with Jack shat to show for it.

At this late date? What contending team is giving up major pieces? The summer was the best time to trade JT.
- ses111

Don't want to say I told you so but....

And then both walk in Free Agency and Calgary’s pick wins the lottery.
- Wildschwein

That's the isles luck ...

Still sick over the Hamonic/Hall deal not happening. The guy is becoming a stud and even if we had to throw in a second round pick it would have been worth it. Snow failed again!

Still sick over the Hamonic/Hall deal not happening. The guy is becoming a stud and even if we had to throw in a second round pick it would have been worth it. Snow failed again!
- LItransplant44

The only way i rationalize that enormous blunder is by telling myself it’s a rumor and was never actually on the table.

The only way i rationalize that enormous blunder is by telling myself it’s a rumor and was never actually on the table.
- kindlyrick

It would have been great. No need to sign Ladd. It was a huge miss if that trade could have happened.

Still sick over the Hamonic/Hall deal not happening. The guy is becoming a stud and even if we had to throw in a second round pick it would have been worth it. Snow failed again!
- LItransplant44

True, but would the Eberle trade have happened if we already had Hall?

True, but would the Eberle trade have happened if we already had Hall?
- PeteM

Interesting, I'll say prob not bc Garf would have to move salary to fit Ebs in ....

Also have to consider, would Ladd be on team?? If Hall acquired

True, but would the Eberle trade have happened if we already had Hall?
- PeteM

All due respect to Eberle I like him he's a good player but I take good ole horse face over him any day of the week.

It sounds like Karlson to Oilers is all but done. (and No EK is not why I am saying it).

It sounds like Karlson to Oilers is all but done. (and No EK is not why I am saying it).
- niteislander

Good for the Oil.....say what you want about Chiarelli, but the guys got no problems letting it ride. As a fan, you want a GM to roll the dice. Good ole safe play Garth shoots for singles or getting hit by a pitch.....i prefer swinging for the fences sometimes.

It sounds like Karlson to Oilers is all but done. (and No EK is not why I am saying it).
- niteislander

Snowjob is worried about puppies.

It sounds like Karlson to Oilers is all but done. (and No EK is not why I am saying it).
- niteislander

What could they be giving up?

Good for the Oil.....say what you want about Chiarelli, but the guys got no problems letting it ride. As a fan, you want a GM to roll the dice. Good ole safe play Garth shoots for singles or getting hit by a pitch.....i prefer swinging for the fences sometimes.
- kindlyrick

I'm not crazy about a lot of deals Chia has made, but he does not sit on his hands like Garth. Still would not want either guy as GM.

What could they be giving up?
- ses111

They’ve got prospects, picks, and young talent on the roster.....just like the isles. Only they shuffle and mix it up......stay the course Garth is hoping there are more centers in this years draft.

I'm not crazy about a lot of deals Chia has made, but he does not sit on his hands like Garth. Still would not want either guy as GM.
- ses111

You don’t win every trade head to head. You give to get. Bottom line, Chiarelli has constructed a cup winning team. He’s got the assets and the balls to make it happen. That’s just a fact.

They’ve got prospects, picks, and young talent on the roster.....just like the isles. Only they shuffle and mix it up......stay the course Garth is hoping there are more centers in this years draft.
- kindlyrick

Going to be tough to make the money work if they need to lock up Karlsson with McDavid signed to a huge deal.

Going to be tough to make the money work if they need to lock up Karlsson with McDavid signed to a huge deal.
- ses111

They’ll make it work watch. It’s what professionals do.

You don’t win every trade head to head. You give to get. Bottom line, Chiarelli has constructed a cup winning team. He’s got the assets and the balls to make it happen. That’s just a fact.
- kindlyrick

Garth loses by not even being in the game. I get not giving up #1's for rentals and especially this year, but he has 2nd round picks and other assets to trade.

Good for the Oil.....say what you want about Chiarelli, but the guys got no problems letting it ride. As a fan, you want a GM to roll the dice. Good ole safe play Garth shoots for singles or getting hit by a pitch.....i prefer swinging for the fences sometimes.
- kindlyrick

Maybe not. The assets required to acquire Karlsson could be crippling, especially on a team with little to no forward depth. And then there is Karlsson’s next contract to consider. Frankly I’d prefer if Chiarelli passed on Karlsson and pursued John Carlson in FA. He’d be cheaper, even if he did sign 8x8.