nisk and 1st fro hemsky

i know i said 2nd last week, but things are heating up
- nh4442

Isn't the draft in Pittsburg? Do you really see them dealing their pick? Do they even have their 2nd?

Why deal Blum if there's a chance Suter doesn't return?
- Urethra Franklin

Because they still have to prove to Suter that they will do what is needed to win. Besides it is Ellis they need if Suter blows town.

haha who the hell would trade a 22 year old "up and coming" player for hemsky?

Probably trying to keep it realistic but a team that is rebuilding outside of Hall, RNH, Eberle and their 1st this year I don't think there should really be many untouchables.
- zach parise9

Yeah, realistically Tambs probably isn't sending any calls on alot of those players but hopefully is listening to them. For example while someone like Paajarvi could still turn into something (looked alot better since his last return) I would trade him for a young defense man with equal potential. Are top rookies are obviously out, Jones and Eager are perfect 3-4th line high energy players. Smid and Gilbert work great as a 2-3, 3-4 combo.

Probably trying to keep it realistic but a team that is rebuilding outside of Hall, RNH, Eberle and their 1st this year I don't think there should really be many untouchables.
- zach parise9

No of course not.. But Clouts is an idiot. Everyone knows the only 4 things untouchable in Edmonton are the 4 things you just mentioned.. Unless they trade that pick for a Schneider or Bernier type package.

Isn't the draft in Pittsburg? Do you really see them dealing their pick? Do they even have their 2nd?
- Tapdog

yes it is, they have two 2nds i think, thats why i was always saying a 2nd when i propsed a trade...

no i really dont see us sending this yrs 1st but u never know...

yes it is, they have two 2nds i think, thats why i was always saying a 2nd when i propsed a trade...

no i really dont see us sending this yrs 1st but u never know...
- nh4442

Thanks, I would be surprised if they did move the pick but stranger things have happened.
I think considering what is available Tambo will get a fair package back for Hemsky. As the deadline nears teams get jumpy and as much as people want to bash him he has a skill set that teams look for. Yes he is not having a great year but the guy has a proven history and a .79 career ppg playing on some very crappy teams here. His shoulder looks to be fine now, seeing that he has taken some big hits lately and keeps going. He is finally starting to play with some fire is a good thing too. Gm's know what Hemsky is all about adn what he can bring.

Richard Cloutier: Tambellini: "Let's Get This Party Started!"
- Maxbone

What the "first overall pick" party?

trading hemsky would make yet another roster hole

trading hemsky would make yet another roster hole
- gravis82

But with the return, it would fill a different hole, wouldn't it?

trading hemsky would make yet another roster hole
- gravis82

Trade Hemsky, put in Omark, if he does great awesome, if not draft Grigs or Foreberg at draft and slot them in. Easy.

If the Oilers just replaced Barker with anyone who had the ability to just play the puck off the boards and out, they would instantly become a much better team.

Man, could you imagine if Edmonton won the draft lottery and took Yakupov in the draft. That'd be some scary offensive depth.

trading hemsky would make yet another roster hole
- gravis82

It's like plugging holes on a sinking ship. One hole might be bad, but you can abandon it to fill the gigantic hole that is causeing the ship to sink.

In the Oilers case, the offense that Hemsky can bring, can be replaced through the draft or the emergence of a prospect. The blueline is hole that is similar to what happened to the Titanic when it met that iceburg. You have to fix one now, and one is much worse of a problem then the other.

Besides it opens a spot on the Oilers IR when Hemsky is permenently tabbed in on another teams.

Probably trying to keep it realistic but a team that is rebuilding outside of Hall, RNH, Eberle and their 1st this year I don't think there should really be many untouchables.
- zach parise9

Big difference between 'not being shopped' and 'untouchable'

Holy poop.. That is a long list of guys not being shopped for the team in 2nd last place.. but I'm sure you know what you're talking about Clouts.
- SameOld

Which ones listed do you think the Oilers are actively trying to trade?

What the "first overall pick" party?
- whipper334

nice.

If the Oilers just replaced Barker with anyone who had the ability to just play the puck off the boards and out, they would instantly become a much better team.

Man, could you imagine if Edmonton won the draft lottery and took Yakupov in the draft. That'd be some scary offensive depth.
- Scruffton

even with the 2nd pick, theyll be stoked. pick grigorenko. id actually take him regardless.
if he was to turn into the real deal, a big, strong skilled center could end up bein way more valuable to us than another smallish scoring winger.

ben37--great location. hes ridiculous and the best player in the game right now.

What the "first overall pick" party?
- whipper334

More likely 2nd overall, but close. At least you made a Flames fan laugh, which usually requires a whoopy cushion, three red crayons and a can of Red Bull.

we want Ryan Ellis for Hemmer!

More likely 2nd overall, but close. At least you made a Flames fan laugh, which usually requires a whoopy cushion, three red crayons and a can of Red Bull.
- Maxbone

Oilers will win the lotto and get accused of many things.

nisk and 1st fro hemsky

i know i said 2nd last week, but things are heating up
- nh4442

They'd take that and RUN.

nisk and 1st fro hemsky

i know i said 2nd last week, but things are heating up
- nh4442

That will never happen. Draft is in Pittsburgh. If its dealing a first, it better be something alot better than a soft, fragile, uninterested Euro like Hemsky that will be a free agent. Richard Park has the same amount of goals as he does. Hemsky doesn't benefit Pittsburgh long term or short term with that deal.

That will never happen. Draft is in Pittsburgh. If its dealing a first, it better be something alot better than a soft, fragile, uninterested Euro like Hemsky that will be a free agent. Richard Park has the same amount of goals as he does. Hemsky doesn't benefit Pittsburgh long term or short term with that deal.
- Oneonta Penguin

i know it wont happen, and he will help short term. hes better than our other wingers

i know it wont happen, and he will help short term. hes better than our other wingers
- nh4442

With the amount that I watch both the Oilers and the Penguins he really isn't. He just isn't the Penguins style. All flash and very little crash. It would be like a younger version of Kovalev.

i know it wont happen, and he will help short term. hes better than our other wingers
- nh4442

He is more likely to land on the IR with a borken toenail when entering the Pens locker room for the first time after a trade. Richard Park has the same amount of goals as Hemsky does. How on earth does that help Pittsburgh? He is better than most of our wingers when he is interested and healthy. Problem is, one of those two things are always missing.