Not at all. But if you dont think Edmonton has a better prospect pool than the leafs then you are kidding yourself.
- shinebox

EDM has deeper and more skilled forward depth
TO has better defensive depth
Both are questionable in the crease area, with a slight advantage to TO

He wont fly out east for you?
- shinebox

I don't know why

hmmm I like Ladd, but doesn't scream excitement
- Boosinicka

He's a good prospect. Late 1st/Early 2nd, IMO. Similar to Boone Jenner last year. A guy who would go through a wall for his team, lead by example, bring offense, some jam, etc.

Around 12-18 (where Leafs should be picking) there are better choices than him, IMO.

Edmonton is better-Any rational human being would take that roster over T.O's.
Yes Toronto will probably make the playoffs, but will go out in the first round with most likely zero wins. EDM may not make the playoffs next year but will have a cup within the next 5 years, the same cannot be said about Toronto.
Thank you.
- Whiskey-Tango

By 2014-2015 all of their young players will be RFA's who will want big salary increases or be lured away with offer sheets. I don't see how Edmonton will be able to pay big bucks for the likes of Hall, RNH, et al. plus have enough money to ice a competent defence, capable goaltender, and depth needed to win the cup.

By 2014-2015 all of their young players will be RFA's who will want big salary increases or be lured away with offer sheets. I don't see how Edmonton will be able to pay big bucks for the likes of Hall, RNH, et al. plus have enough money to ice a competent defence, capable goaltender, and depth needed to win the cup.
- Kinger34

Shhhhh.... don't enlighten him.

Not at all. But if you dont think Edmonton has a better prospect pool than the leafs then you are kidding yourself.
- shinebox

Did someone say that???? Just wondering

Shhhhh.... don't enlighten him.
- HipHopisDead

My bad, I forgot fact and solid reasoning have no place on this site. Forgiveness please!

Edmonton is better-Any rational human being would take that roster over T.O's.
Yes Toronto will probably make the playoffs, but will go out in the first round with most likely zero wins. EDM may not make the playoffs next year but will have a cup within the next 5 years, the same cannot be said about Toronto.
Thank you.
- Whiskey-Tango

Here we go again.

Edmonton is better-Any rational human being would take that roster over T.O's.
Yes Toronto will probably make the playoffs, but will go out in the first round with most likely zero wins. EDM may not make the playoffs next year but will have a cup within the next 5 years, the same cannot be said about Toronto.
Thank you.
- Whiskey-Tango

vancouver cups= zero.
Thank you.

By 2014-2015 all of their young players will be RFA's who will want big salary increases or be lured away with offer sheets. I don't see how Edmonton will be able to pay big bucks for the likes of Hall, RNH, et al. plus have enough money to ice a competent defence, capable goaltender, and depth needed to win the cup.
- Kinger34

Pretty much.

Here we go again.
- RPAR9

not bloody likely

Oilers, Jets, Flyers, and the Habs this week. Good chance to pick up some points.

Edmonton is better-Any rational human being would take that roster over T.O's.
Yes Toronto will probably make the playoffs, but will go out in the first round with most likely zero wins. EDM may not make the playoffs next year but will have a cup within the next 5 years, the same cannot be said about Toronto.
Thank you.
- Whiskey-Tango

I was told we'd be doomed with Reimer and Gustavson as our goalies. I was told Grabovski was a glorified 3rd liner. I was told Phaneuf was done. I was told Franson was a 6th d-man. I was told that Lupul was done.

Excuse me if I choose not listen to such tripe any longer. Cheers.

Oilers, Jets, Flyers, and the Habs this week. Good chance to pick up some points.
- yea-ok-buddy

Then at the end of the month we got the Caps, Devils, and Panthers in 3 out of 4 games.

'I think we're going to be a playoff team. I believe that.'
-iginla


...I feel bad for him, he is so genuine.......yet so naive.

'I think we're going to be a playoff team. I believe that.'
-iginla


...I feel bad for him, he is so genuine.......yet so naive.
- Barx

Reminds me of Sundin

not bloody likely
- Dozzer

I like when you leave dim witted trolls to scurry about....like soft headed punching bags.
To see all the usual old material from years gone by get regurgitated is almost as funny as watching kids recycle trends which were lame the first time around.
Theres been a few kicking about again......they are harmless lil dough heads.

By 2014-2015 all of their young players will be RFA's who will want big salary increases or be lured away with offer sheets. I don't see how Edmonton will be able to pay big bucks for the likes of Hall, RNH, et al. plus have enough money to ice a competent defence, capable goaltender, and depth needed to win the cup.
- Kinger34

Top teams in the league have superstars and pay them.

Top teams in the league have superstars and pay them.
- robin_steele264

Yeah but not 4 1st overall picks.

I like when you leave dim witted trolls to scurry about....like soft headed punching bags.
To see all the usual old material from years gone by get regurgitated is almost as funny as watching kids recycle trends which were lame the first time around.
Theres been a few kicking about again......they are harmless lil dough heads.
- Barx

sorta like target practice? lol

problem is, unlike you, some people let the trolls get to them and it can get messy

Yeah but not 4 1st overall picks.
- yea-ok-buddy

Hall

RNH

And... ?

Yeah but not 4 1st overall picks.
- yea-ok-buddy

ok...


Oilers have 2... you think theres 2 more coming?

Top teams in the league have superstars and pay them.
- robin_steele264

Absolutely. But will the Oilers be able to afford all of these guys plus all the other pieces it takes to win the cup? I agree they have a great and deep forward talent pool but are lacking on the defensive side of things. I am not sure what their goaltending looks like after Dubnyk.

If I am in the Oilers management I would be looking to move one of these forward pieces for some solid defensive depth sooner rather than later. In a couple of years it will be too late.

Hall

RNH

And... ?
- Dgrdnr

Eberle plays like one... but he was 22nd.

I dont think its crazy to think they can get the 3 of them signed long term for 18-20 mill.

Which leaves a little money for other players....

How did Montreal get Boston to 7 games then? Are they not the munchkins on ice?
- senstroll

Actually, you'd be surprised at their average height, in comparison with the rest of the league.

Hall

RNH

And... ?
- Dgrdnr

Yakupov, and next years first overall.