I have yet to read anything that resembles a coherent argument as to why this kid shafted Anaheim and decided at the end of the day to play for the Oilers... hell I'd think the same way if he chose the Leafs.

On one hand you have a team with 3 legit stars up front in Southern California and room on d for him to play top minutes and prove himself. On the other hand you have Edmonton.
- Mr_Smokey

What's bizarre is how excited this kid was to play for Anaheim at the end of the season... then like a month later he basically won't return their calls... Something smells like an old whore's box after 3 steamy poops and a 5 mile jog... know what I'm sayin?

So I guess this means Burke will sign Oli Jokinen tomorrow and that will be that...

another rough year

oh well hold on to that draft pick Burkie!

There are no words to describe how much I despise Komi as a hockey player.

Just awful

If we could swap Komi for Bouwy we damn well do it.
- AngryWhiteMale

Humpty Dumpty surely does make some god awful signings but would he make such a bad trade?

I have yet to read anything that resembles a coherent argument as to why this kid shafted Anaheim and decided at the end of the day to play for the Oilers... hell I'd think the same way if he chose the Leafs.

On one hand you have a team with 3 legit stars up front in Southern California and room on d for him to play top minutes and prove himself. On the other hand you have Edmonton.
- Mr_Smokey

The Ducks have Fowler and Sbisa. It boils down to ice time. The money that all the teams were offering was pretty much the same. It's all about getting to play in the NHL, full time. The Oilers gave him the best opportunity to do that.

Probably 'Crims lap... bobbing for forgiveness.
- Tee-Dot

Fixed

@CraigJButton: Justin Schultz is the real deal IMO. A great 'coup' by the Oilers.

Well Gents, that seals it.
- eihcnerf

Not even mentioning that Bouwmeester plays against the opposing teams top pairing for pretty much every shift and gets 22+ mins a game.

Humpty Dumpty surely does make some god awful signings but would he make such a bad trade?
- Mr_Smokey

I'd rather we pay an extra two mil per for the next couple years for a guy who at least earns a damn roster spot.

Komi was in the pressbox because he deserved to be there

What's bizarre is how excited this kid was to play for Anaheim at the end of the season... then like a month later he basically won't return their calls... Something smells like an old whore's box after 3 steamy poops and a 5 mile jog... know what I'm sayin?
- SofaKingBored

I don't know what you're saying but knowing you it's gross.

The Ducks have Fowler and Sbisa. It boils down to ice time. The money that all the teams were offering was pretty much the same. It's all about getting to play in the NHL, full time. The Oilers gave him the best opportunity to do that.
- Two_For_Truth

Fowler has star potential...he's awesome to watch.

So I guess this means Burke will sign Oli Jokinen tomorrow and that will be that...

another rough year

oh well hold on to that draft pick Burkie!
- BlowMonkey

Doubt Olli ends up a Leaf

Would hate to see that

Not even mentioning that Bouwmeester plays against the opposing teams top pairing for pretty much every shift and gets 22+ mins a game.
- blahman20

He's done wonders for Calgary... fo sho...

Crappy way to treat a player? Wtf? Sure buddy...He was injured more than he played and this gives him the freedom to find another option for his career.. Its a business..
- Leafsrulesens

also rids them of a professional contract - which I believe Burke needs - particularly if he's got some deal cooked up to take on some else's bad contract in the 2 for 1 type situation... lots of RFA contracts to add/re-up etc.

BUT... why Armstrong - ahead of the likes of Connolly and Lombardi. They played more games - but are in no way suitable for third or fourth line duty.. and I've said it before - will say it again...

if Komisarek, COnnolly and Lombardi are in the line-up - they are taken roster spots away from young players who need to develop.

Komisarek's contributions - easily replaced by Holzer
Connolly and Lombardi - easily replaced by Colborne, Kadri and or a couple of others.

Not to mention that the three account for more than 11 Million against the CAP.

james duthie ‏@tsnjamesduthie
Those who were in the room say Oilers new coach Ralph Krueger was incredibly impressive in his presentation to Justin Schultz.



I could have been incredibly impressive in my presentation to Schultz if I had the openings in D that the Oilers had.
- weirdoh

Krueger: Basically Jeff, we've got 100 minutes of defensive ice time per game we need to fill... so... If you want, you can play the full 60.

Doubt Olli ends up a Leaf

Would hate to see that
- AngryWhiteMale

oh so would I....but give the FA signings Burke has made in pervious years it's exactly the type of thing that would happen.

He's done wonders for Calgary... fo sho...
- SofaKingBored

Yeah it's all his fault...I think it more had to do with the forwards not being able to generage enough offense, but I could be wrong.

oh so would I....but give the FA signings Burke has made in pervious years it's exactly the type of thing that would happen.
- BlowMonkey

He seems kind of soft for the type of guys Burke has gone after.

Gotta love Berger; as soon as its clear Schultz won't be coming here, he says he woulda been Toronto's top Dman.

Krueger: Basically Jeff, we've got 100 minutes of defensive ice time per game we need to fill... so... If you want, you can play the full 60.
- Feeling Glucky?

I can imagine the raging boners over in the Oilers thread

Gotta love Berger; as soon as its clear Schultz won't be coming here, he says he woulda been Toronto's top Dman.
- Feeling Glucky?

Classic Berger.

Yeah it's all his fault...I think it more had to do with the forwards not being able to generage enough offense, but I could be wrong.
- blahman20

Probably...

Something smells like an old whore's box after 3 steamy poops and a 5 mile jog... know what I'm sayin?
- SofaKingBored

Please do not speak of weirdoh's grandmother in this manner please.

You do know she died in a tragic hot air balloon crash right?

He's done wonders for Calgary... fo sho...
- SofaKingBored

Bouwmeester would cost more than Komisarek but the different in talent is unmistakable. Komisarek is a healthy scratch while Bouwmeester leads his team in ice time. He's underachieved but would be a significant upgrade over Komisarek.

also rids them of a professional contract - which I believe Burke needs - particularly if he's got some deal cooked up to take on some else's bad contract in the 2 for 1 type situation... lots of RFA contracts to add/re-up etc.

BUT... why Armstrong - ahead of the likes of Connolly and Lombardi. They played more games - but are in no way suitable for third or fourth line duty.. and I've said it before - will say it again...

if Komisarek, COnnolly and Lombardi are in the line-up - they are taken roster spots away from young players who need to develop.

Komisarek's contributions - easily replaced by Holzer
Connolly and Lombardi - easily replaced by Colborne, Kadri and or a couple of others.

Not to mention that the three account for more than 11 Million against the CAP.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Because, those guys are more expensive to buy out, and play often enough that they might have some value.

If we were to start the season tomorrow leafs line up probably looks like this ( some Toronto rfas included)

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
JVR-Grabovski-Kulimen
MacArthur-Connolly-Frattin
Komarov-Steckel-Brown

Lombardi, Rosehill

Phaneuf-Gunnarsson
Gardiner-Franson
Liles-Holzer

Komisarek

Reimer
Scrivens


Possible call ups Colborne, Kadri, Ross, D'Amigo, Mikus

To me the third line is a mess, top line centre, second pairing D is weak and need some help in goal. I wouldn't lose any sleep if MacArthur and Franson were traded.
- bcoop

Can we start writing these that don't include Komisarek, Connolly and Lombardi - and just include your choice of the "possible call" ups...

if BB is "aggressive enough" to buy out Armstrong , maybe he'll be smart enough to get rid of (in particular Komisarek and Connolly).