- Nucker101

Your cable management skills are lacking.

Risto is the better defenseman outside of one year, two years ago when Klefbom got carried around defensively by a beastmode Larsson.

Klefbom at his best is better... But that has been so few and far between it really isnt as big a factor as some would have you believe.

Not a real fan of either player since both are fairly one dimensional and deficient in thier positioning and own zone. But moVing a leftie for a righty makes sense. As long as the deal is relatively a one for one deal its a deal most should be able to live with it.

both dmen are fine. both offer something a little different. make the trade. don't make the trade. who gives a poop. McDavid for Ennis and a 5th.

- YzermanTheMan

Yeah. Didn't take long for freelancer to change sides and get his own personal ref to drop the ban hammer

Yeah. Didn't take long for freelancer to change sides and get his own personal ref to drop the ban hammer
- Confidenceking77

Yep. Damnit Sean.

Yeah. Didn't take long for freelancer to change sides and get his own personal ref to drop the ban hammer
- Confidenceking77

Wasn't around last night, did I miss some good poop?

Keep in mind Risto played with no one. What does he look like playing 2-3 minutes a night less with an actual partner


Writing is on the wall for Klef, if we can take Risto that is a win

Keep in mind Risto played with no one. What does he look like playing 2-3 minutes a night less with an actual partner


Writing is on the wall for Klef, if we can take Risto that is a win
- Lahey

How so?

SUCK IT NERDS!
- DDM-Coga

Oi!

You think a deal could be worked out with Klefbom going to the Av’s for Barrie?

How so?
- Wildschwein

Too many rumors all year about him being available.

Think the team wants to move on from the injuries he has

Too many rumors all year about him being available.

Think the team wants to move on from the injuries he has
- Lahey

Fair enough.

It’ll hurt to see him go though. Despite his injuries and the fact that we constantly discuss moving him, I really love him (and his contract) as an Oiler.

Fair enough.

It’ll hurt to see him go though. Despite his injuries and the fact that we constantly discuss moving him, I really love him (and his contract) as an Oiler.
- Wildschwein

Pure speculation on my part, but I'm starting to wonder if he doesn't listen to the Oilers medical staff.

Something isn't adding up with his name always being out there.

Wasn't around last night, did I miss some good poop?
- Smurffin

You didn't miss a thing. Most "G" rated posts this thread has ever seen.

Pure speculation on my part, but I'm starting to wonder if he doesn't listen to the Oilers medical staff.

Something isn't adding up with his name always being out there.
- Lahey

Maybe he’s (frank)ing Nurse’s sister?

Regardless it is odd that he’s always speculated to be on the move.

Maybe he’s (frank)ing Nurse’s sister?

Regardless it is odd that he’s always speculated to be on the move.
- Wildschwein

He's really good and the organization is going to deal him for well below his value. Completely makes sense to me. Chia is a (frank)ing moron.

He's really good and the organization is going to deal him for well below his value. Completely makes sense to me. Chia is a (frank)ing moron.
- Smurffin

(frank) OFF JB

You guys gotta shoot higher. Ask for Draisaitl.
- smellmyfinger

I thought Chia deals are always 1 for one???

Both players have their downsides and they both have tons of potential. I know Sabre fans don't think highly of Rist and his ability to play both ends. Still he is young and has a lot of talent. There is a good chance that with the right coaching he could improve his game.

Now I agree that we have seen games where Klef has looked amazing. Like a true top pairing defender. However there hasn't been many of them. I also agree that a healthy Klef is better than Rist but Klef has never had a season where he was healthy. It is a gamble and I don't know if Rist is the answer. With his stats and cap hit, he might not be worth Klef but its not a terrible trade. If Klef stays injured or Rist ups his game (either is very possible) then the Oilers will look brilliant in hindsight.

Too many rumors all year about him being available.

Think the team wants to move on from the injuries he has
- Lahey

Yep- he can go anytime now...

Suck it Rattager

Both players have their downsides and they both have tons of potential. I know Sabre fans don't think highly of Rist and his ability to play both ends. Still he is young and has a lot of talent. There is a good chance that with the right coaching he could improve his game.

Now I agree that we have seen games where Klef has looked amazing. Like a true top pairing defender. However there hasn't been many of them. I also agree that a healthy Klef is better than Rist but Klef has never had a season where he was healthy. It is a gamble and I don't know if Rist is the answer. With his stats and cap hit, he might not be worth Klef but its not a terrible trade. If Klef stays injured or Rist ups his game (either is very possible) then the Oilers will look brilliant in hindsight.
- Hall Fan

Finally a good post in this thread. Far more content and well thought out than anything iggy has ever posted.

Finally a good post in this thread. Far more content and well thought out than anything iggy has ever posted.
- Confidenceking77

Not surprising a moron like you likes Hallfan posts.

Both players have their downsides and they both have tons of potential. I know Sabre fans don't think highly of Rist and his ability to play both ends. Still he is young and has a lot of talent. There is a good chance that with the right coaching he could improve his game.

Now I agree that we have seen games where Klef has looked amazing. Like a true top pairing defender. However there hasn't been many of them. I also agree that a healthy Klef is better than Rist but Klef has never had a season where he was healthy. It is a gamble and I don't know if Rist is the answer. With his stats and cap hit, he might not be worth Klef but its not a terrible trade. If Klef stays injured or Rist ups his game (either is very possible) then the Oilers will look brilliant in hindsight.
- Hall Fan

My African American!!!!

Couple updates to the blog. Oilers sign Patrick Russell and acquire rights to Nolan Vesey from Toronto.