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....
- robin_steele264

Probably more important re: contract negotiations then when he was picked.

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.
- Kinger34

Im seriously not worried about the cap at all.

Oilers have tonnes of cap space, and are willing to spend to the limit to build a winner.

Id much rather move picks to help out the D than move one of the core players they are building around.

Yakupov, and next years first overall.
- yea-ok-buddy

You're cute.

I'm starting to open up to the idea of Carter.

His best year as a Flyer he centered a line of Joffrey Lupul and Scott Hartnell. All shooters. I wonder if it would work with Lupul and Kessel.

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....
- robin_steele264

Something along the lines of Anaheim's big 3.

I'm starting to open up to the idea of Carter.

His best year as a Flyer he centered a line of Joffrey Lupul and Scott Hartnell. All shooters. I wonder if it would work with Lupul and Kessel.
- Brian Huddle

Moi auci.

Something along the lines of Anaheim's big 3.
- Dgrdnr

Hawks seem to get by with Toews, Kane, Sharpe, Hossa, Keith and Seabrook signed.

edit.. cept when they play the Oilers

Im seriously not worried about the cap at all.

Oilers have tonnes of cap space, and are willing to spend to the limit to build a winner.

Id much rather move picks to help out the D than move one of the core players they are building around.
- robin_steele264

The next CBA could have large ramifications (good or bad) for Edmonton.

sorta like target practice? lol

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

i spose...leafman never let any shenanigans go on whatsoever, and quite honestly, it needs an injection of idiocy once in awhile to get things fired up......this recent whiskey-tango asshat is just another in a long line of dolts who won't last long because they get beat down so badly or better yet, ignored.

Im seriously not worried about the cap at all.

Oilers have tonnes of cap space, and are willing to spend to the limit to build a winner.

Id much rather move picks to help out the D than move one of the core players they are building around.
- robin_steele264

Well here's hoping. I'm a Leafs fan but I do like to see Canadian teams suceed (Habs and Senators aside). Edmonton has had a rough go of things for several years. It would be great to see them enjoy some success.

The next CBA could have large ramifications (good or bad) for Edmonton.
- bwield

Yup.. and other teams in the league.

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

I'm actually just happy that the oilers and leafs both look like they are heading in the right direction.

I'm starting to open up to the idea of Carter.

His best year as a Flyer he centered a line of Joffrey Lupul and Scott Hartnell. All shooters. I wonder if it would work with Lupul and Kessel.
- Brian Huddle

What will it take to get him?

vancouver cups= zero.
Thank you.
- Barx

Not true.

Well here's hoping. I'm a Leafs fan but I do like to see Canadian teams suceed (Habs and Senators aside). Edmonton has had a rough go of things for several years. It would be great to see them enjoy some success.
- Kinger34

Slow rebuild... pressure is on management to reward the fanbase with a winner for all their patience.

I'm starting to open up to the idea of Carter.

His best year as a Flyer he centered a line of Joffrey Lupul and Scott Hartnell. All shooters. I wonder if it would work with Lupul and Kessel.
- Brian Huddle

i like the idea a helluva lot better than nash.
my stipulation-NOT at the expense of grabovski.
carter is just as effective on the left side, so perhaps he might fit there with kulemin and grabovski....on paper, it doesn't sound right, but you never know.

Hawks seem to get by with Toews, Kane, Sharpe, Hossa, Keith and Seabrook signed.

edit.. cept when they play the Oilers
- robin_steele264

They were lucky to suck before the invention of internet trolling.

What will it take to get him?
- HipHopisDead

If the rumors on TSN/Sportsnet/internet are true... not much?

ok...


Oilers have 2... you think theres 2 more coming?
- robin_steele264

I think it was more of an exaggeration than being stated as fact lol

Not true.
- Atomic Wedgie

canuck cups.

i like the idea a helluva lot better than nash.
my stipulation-NOT at the expense of grabovski.
carter is just as effective on the left side, so perhaps he might fit there with kulemin and grabovski....on paper, it doesn't sound right, but you kever know.
- Barx

He is a guy who's had Selke nominations, brings a bigger body (though not a mean guy), and can score like nobody's business.

Worth at least exploring.

If they're willing to take back a bit of Salary (Connolly, Komisarek, Lombardi?) and some pieces like Aulie/Kadri... might be something to think about.

I'm starting to open up to the idea of Carter.

His best year as a Flyer he centered a line of Joffrey Lupul and Scott Hartnell. All shooters. I wonder if it would work with Lupul and Kessel.
- Brian Huddle

People seem to have a disconnect - he signed that long contract as a way to circumvent the salary cap (that's what Burkie hates). So he's a bargain, cap-wise.

He won't show up for the last three years of his contract, and if he does, we can just bury him in the A. According to HNIC, he no longer has a NTC.

If the price is right, let's get him.

I think it was more of an exaggeration than being stated as fact lol
- Domaju

Ah yes... as the Oilers enter year 8 of the rebuild.

canuck cups.
- Barx

Because I always get upset when people try to ignore the Toronto Blueshirts victory...

He is a guy who's had Selke nominations, brings a bigger body (though not a mean guy), and can score like nobody's business.

Worth at least exploring.

If they're willing to take back a bit of Salary (Connolly, Komisarek, Lombardi?) and some pieces like Aulie/Kadri... might be something to think about.
- Brian Huddle

I can't imagine they are gonna take back any spare parts....you gotta think detroit would be making a phone call as well.....