This year he worked on things... and was not what he was historically...
- saskoil21

He did take major steps this year.But physical D -men= Respect for our young guys (myopinion) We,re too soft back their

Is everyone forgetting that Tom Gilbert was more often than not a turnover machine and as intimidating as hemsky (physically). It's not like this'll make or break us
- jaredwildzee

That is why he is no longer here!!!! Gilbert had 2 good years here that was it.

He was alot better this year but Gilbert = SOFT

Some people only equate offense with being good.

Strong defensive defensemen can be just as important, if not more, than puck moving D.

Good pick up.

http://www.behindthenet.ca/nhl_statistics.php?ds=11&f1=2011_s&f2=5v5&f4=D&f5=MIN&c=0+1+3+5+11+12+13+14+15+16

Quality competition says otherwise. 6th most difficult competition with the 3rd best teammates by Wild Defenders this season. He is a defensive defenseman who has been on the decline for the past 3-4 years. While Gilbert is a puck moving defenseman who is on the upswing for the past couple seasons.
- MrSmitty

So by your rationale, are you telling me that Mike Lundin is the Wild's best defenseman?

I would have given my left nut for Kassian

Some people only equate offense with being good.

Strong defensive defensemen can be just as important, if not more, than puck moving D.

Good pick up.
- StayTunedMTC

Willie Mitchel in LA comes to mind.

Is everyone forgetting that Tom Gilbert was more often than not a turnover machine and as intimidating as hemsky (physically). It's not like this'll make or break us

He was "more often than not a turnover machine" because he was the only Oiler D-man who could handle the puck.
Remember he spent most of last season with Peckham as his partner.
PECKHAM.
Against the other team's best.

Anyways:
Schultz-Petry
Smid - Gilbert
Sutton - Whitney
Potter
looks like a D that could make the play-offs
As it stands now, the 12-13 Dive for Five begins when the first injury hits.

A trade to bring a Schultz-like D-man should've been the goal; after the season, before the draft.

I would have given my left nut for Kassian
- andymaury

Would you have done it for Eberle? I would NOT have

I would have given my left nut for Kassian
- andymaury

He would've cost us a player similar to Hodgeson. Who would that be, Gagner?

PRV

Would you have done it for Eberle? I would NOT have
- saskoil21

Hodgson isn't the same as Eberle. Gagner would be closer.

Either way I probably don't trade for Kassian because it would cost too much. I prefer Eager for now to be honest.

Willie Mitchel in LA comes to mind.
- oooilersss

Yup, Mitchell, Scuderi, even Greene to an extent.

That is how our D pairings are set up (Voynov, Doughty, and Martinez respectively). It's worked well for us.

That way you can always have one D who can pinch, while the other will stay at home.

Would you have done it for Eberle? I would NOT have
- saskoil21

If i wanted to trade Eberle for a power forward I would want someone like Landeskog. Wouldn't want to trade Eberle at this point though, he's proven me a bit wrong this year.

If i wanted to trade Eberle for a power forward I would want someone like Landeskog. Wouldn't want to trade Eberle at this point though, he's proven me a bit wrong this year.
- Jack-artist

I'd say Lucic is who I'd be targeting if I'm dealing Eberle.

I'd say Lucic is who I'd be targeting if I'm dealing Eberle.
- Lahey

As good as Lucic and Landeskog are, I doubt I would even do either deal. Eberle has a high ceiling in terms of potential. Not many 23y/o PPG+ players with hands like his and the abilty to score the big goals. Kid has ice water in his viens and is an easy player to play with.

If i wanted to trade Eberle for a power forward I would want someone like Landeskog. Wouldn't want to trade Eberle at this point though, he's proven me a bit wrong this year.
- Jack-artist

Eberle is 12th in NHL scoring.

I'd say Lucic is who I'd be targeting if I'm dealing Eberle.
- Lahey

Eberle is gonna win rocket richard and art ross trophies he's oil for life(I hope)
The worst thing about that trade is Barker is in tonight poor Dubnyk

If i wanted to trade Eberle for a power forward I would want someone like Landeskog. Wouldn't want to trade Eberle at this point though, he's proven me a bit wrong this year.
- Jack-artist

it seems alot of people have proven you wrong this year

Interesting trade as it's just soft offensive Gilbert who is 29 to Minne for tough defensive Schultz who is 29. Does that mean Edm thinks Petry has made Gilbert tradeable? What does the addition of Schultz mean to Peckham, Barker. This is definatly a message trade to the players.
As for the fan whining that Schultz is Minne's #5 defenseman????/ Watch hockey much? Good trade for both teams and Edmontons defense just got a touch more solid.

this trade really just shows that clouts and ek got no clue when they talk about their "sources" and who is available. Not sure when they posted the gilbert rumors

it seems alot of people have proven you wrong this year
- IWatchHockey

Not really.

As for kingbrehm, I know he's 12th. That's why I don't want to trade him.

[quote=Seldom Beaton]Is everyone forgetting that Tom Gilbert was more often than not a turnover machine and as intimidating as hemsky (physically). It's not like this'll make or break us

He was "more often than not a turnover machine" because he was the only Oiler D-man who could handle the puck.
Remember he spent most of last season with Peckham as his partner.
PECKHAM.
Against the other team's best.

He still makes dumb passes up the middle often ,and he's soft

is tradeline over yet?

did it start yet?

I'd say Lucic is who I'd be targeting if I'm dealing Eberle.
- Lahey

Even though a guy like Lucic is hard to come by... I would never trade Eberle for him alone... 2nd season near top 10 in scoring all year???

Hodgson isn't the same as Eberle. Gagner would be closer.

Either way I probably don't trade for Kassian because it would cost too much. I prefer Eager for now to be honest.
- Lahey

Yeah but tell that to Vancouver fans who say Hodgson> eberle... that one is always good for a chuckle... but that is what they say...