He's this big power forward who runs over people and hurts them. Plus, he can score goals.

Luke Schenn is a 5/6 pairing defensive defenseman who could turn into another Ladislav Smid if the Oilers are lucky.

Smid-type defensemen aren't rare. Big scary power forwards who can play functional minutes in your Top 6 are.
- Maxbone

You sure you got the right guy?

5'11"...180#...that is not big...but he is supposed to be very physical.

He's this big power forward who runs over people and hurts them. Plus, he can score goals.

Luke Schenn is a 5/6 pairing defensive defenseman who could turn into another Ladislav Smid if the Oilers are lucky.

Smid-type defensemen aren't rare. Big scary power forwards who can play functional minutes in your Top 6 are.
- Maxbone

Finally someone who agrees about management and the poor job they have been and continue to do! I have been saying this for a long time!! I will say it again I think I could do a better job running this team!!

He's this big power forward who runs over people and hurts them. Plus, he can score goals.

Luke Schenn is a 5/6 pairing defensive defenseman who could turn into another Ladislav Smid if the Oilers are lucky.

Smid-type defensemen aren't rare. Big scary power forwards who can play functional minutes in your Top 6 are.
- Maxbone

At his worst yes.

He has proven that he can be much more than that in his third season however.

Stauffer is a Zorch.

If Yakupov isn't drafted #1, the Oilers are (frank)ing morons.
- laughs2907

I'm really thinking they will trade down.

Not sure I agree.... but the right trade put them that much closer to the playoffs.

Why hasn't there been any rumors of the oil going after Nash?
Are they not on his list or something?

Seems to me some blockbuster that gives Columbus Yakupov (while keeping their own pick at #2) in exchange for Nash is a great scenario for both teams.
- B-Wforever

They probably don't want Nash and his horrid contract.

I'm really thinking they will trade down.

Not sure I agree.... but the right trade put them that much closer to the playoffs.
- jimmc7722

I'll be clear on this: I am completely okay with the Oilers taking a defenseman. But if they do...

1. They better trade down first

2. They better get something ridiculous when they trade down

3. They better be drafting one of Murray, Reinhart or Rielly.

I'm really thinking they will trade down.

Not sure I agree.... but the right trade put them that much closer to the playoffs.
- jimmc7722

Yeah, but if they don't trade down, and they pass on Yakupov, I'm going to sh1t my pants and mail them to Tambs.

He's this big power forward who runs over people and hurts them. Plus, he can score goals.

Luke Schenn is a 5/6 pairing defensive defenseman who could turn into another Ladislav Smid if the Oilers are lucky.

Smid-type defensemen aren't rare. Big scary power forwards who can play functional minutes in your Top 6 are.
- Maxbone

Smith-Pelley has never been a ppg player at any level, most goals he has scored in a season is 36 in the OHL with a stacked Missusaga team. Don't get me wrong, I love Smith-Pelley but to say anything other than he's capable of playing spot duty on the second line if there are injuries is insane.

I'll be clear on this: I am completely okay with the Oilers taking a defenseman. But if they do...

1. They better trade down first

2. They better get something ridiculous when they trade down

3. They better be drafting one of Murray, Reinhart or Rielly.
- Maxbone

Rank those D-men, Richard...

I'd go...

1. Murray
2. Reinhart
3. Rielly

Rank those D-men, Richard...

I'd go...

1. Murray
2. Reinhart
3. Rielly
- laughs2907

Why no love for Dumba? I get that he is a risk, but god does he ever have the raw talent to be a #1.

Finally someone who agrees about management and the poor job they have been and continue to do! I have been saying this for a long time!! I will say it again I think I could do a better job running this team!!
- undisputed_8821

It could be worse, you could have the Ducks management.

Rank those D-men, Richard...

I'd go...

1. Murray
2. Reinhart
3. Rielly
- laughs2907

I still say Reinhart will be the guy teams look back and wish they had taken him higher.

I'll be clear on this: I am completely okay with the Oilers taking a defenseman. But if they do...

1. They better trade down first

2. They better get something ridiculous when they trade down

3. They better be drafting one of Murray, Reinhart or Rielly.
- Maxbone

I agree... in any package they take it better have an NHL defenceman, and not drop down anymore than the 8th spot.

Why no love for Dumba? I get that he is a risk, but god does he ever have the raw talent to be a #1.
- Leafs43

I was just talking about the 3 that Richard mentioned. Personally, I'd rank Dumba as the #3 d-man...

I still say Reinhart will be the guy teams look back and wish they had taken him higher.
- Routs

Yeah, I get the feeling he's going to be a beast.

Yeah, but if they don't trade down, and they pass on Yakupov, I'm going to sh1t my pants and mail them to Tambs.
- laughs2907

Ding Dong........Fed Ex!!

Yeah, but if they don't trade down, and they pass on Yakupov, I'm going to sh1t my pants and mail them to Tambs.
- laughs2907

Well you better be prepared... why not trade down?

If you can pick up a top 4 defenceman and keep a top 8 pick.... then do it.

I would like to see the Oilers trade spots with Anaheim!!!!

I was just talking about the 3 that Richard mentioned. Personally, I'd rank Dumba as the #3 d-man...
- laughs2907

Ah I see. I think he will drop, much like Hamilton did last year. And teams will kick themselves for it.

Rank those D-men, Richard...

I'd go...

1. Murray
2. Reinhart
3. Rielly
- laughs2907

I rank the D men in the draft like this:

1. Rielly
2. Reinhart
3. Murray
4. Trouba
5. Ceci
6. Maatta
7. Dumba
8. KoekKoek
9. Lindholm
10. Pouliot

I was just talking about the 3 that Richard mentioned. Personally, I'd rank Dumba as the #3 d-man...
- laughs2907

If I was going to pick a Dman I'd pick Dumba over any. He's a very exciting kid.

Eric Staal? It might happen. You never know.
- Maxbone

Jordan is more suited to the Oil. NuHop is the #1C of the present and future.

The use of the media to soften the public for a potential deal is a well established practice by all teams. I think a deal with Pittsburgh is probably not in the cards. They are way down in the draft order. But they do have some good puck moving D in their prospect inventory.

Edmonton needs to get their D up to the same standard as their front line skaters.

I would do a deal with the Leafs for the #1 pick if they offered up Gardiner, Franson and the #5. With the #5 I would take Murray. So the Oil would come out of the draft with Gardiner, Franson and Murray. They would have a young D that would complement what they have put in place up front. I think there are other teams in the top 10 draft group that might an even better offer allowing for the Oil to come out of the draft with three good D prospects.

I think Nash fits very nicely into the oil.
Plus it should open up trade opportunities to land solid NHL ready dmen in trade.
(Gagner, Eberle).
- B-Wforever

If I'm running the Oil, Eberle's the last guy I trade. A proven clutch player with one of the most accurate shots in the league. Plus he is extremely intelligent about the game. Almost like a modern day Joe Sakic on the wing. I say he will be the highest scoring player of the current Oilers generation.

I'll be clear on this: I am completely okay with the Oilers taking a defenseman. But if they do...

1. They better trade down first

2. They better get something ridiculous when they trade down

3. They better be drafting one of Murray, Reinhart or Rielly.
- Maxbone

What about 1st (Yak) Hemsky and Hartikainen to Boston for Lucic Hamilton and B's 1st?

I rank the D men in the draft like this:

1. Rielly
2. Reinhart
3. Murray
4. Trouba
5. Ceci
6. Maatta
7. Dumba
8. KoekKoek
9. Lindholm
10. Pouliot
- Maxbone

Interesting. Why so low for Dumba?

I rank the D men in the draft like this:

1. Rielly
2. Reinhart
3. Murray
4. Trouba
5. Ceci
6. Maatta
7. Dumba
8. KoekKoek
9. Lindholm
10. Pouliot
- Maxbone

Rielly....Really????