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Eklund
Commissioner
Joined: 09.15.2005

Jul 27 @ 11:32 AM ET
Eklund: source: Oilers making late push for Grabovski. Decision soon..
greekdude4567
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I am Officially Prax-Lite, MN
Joined: 08.30.2009

Jul 27 @ 11:35 AM ET
If he was smart he would take a 1 year deal with Washington
oilersrule66
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Welcome to the next oilers dyn
Joined: 01.26.2013

Jul 27 @ 11:38 AM ET
Where would he fit on Edmonton? Our top 2 are Nuge, Gagner. Unless he would play on the 3rd line.......
Big_Lightnin
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Pain is coming
Joined: 08.12.2010

Jul 27 @ 11:40 AM ET
Where would he fit on Edmonton? Our top 2 are Nuge, Gagner. Unless he would play on the 3rd line.......
- oilersrule66


and that was just proven to be unwise...

really don't see why Edmonton would have interest here. If they traded Gagner, sure, by extending him seems to take away Grabo's spot... unless they are thinking 1 of them plays wing?

djamon
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Victoria, BC
Joined: 05.27.2013

Jul 27 @ 11:45 AM ET
and that was just proven to be unwise...

really don't see why Edmonton would have interest here. If they traded Gagner, sure, by extending him seems to take away Grabo's spot... unless they are thinking 1 of them plays wing?

- Big_Lightnin


Yeah the Oilers make no sense. The obvious one is Washington to replace some of Ribeiro's production. Plus aren't the Oilers up against the Cap?
dstewart
Season Ticket Holder
Joined: 09.16.2010

Jul 27 @ 11:46 AM ET
Edmonton ... why?
BoltsFan4Life
Tampa Bay Lightning
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 07.05.2013

Jul 27 @ 11:47 AM ET
Yeah the Oilers make no sense. The obvious one is Washington to replace some of Ribeiro's production. Plus aren't the Oilers up against the Cap?
- djamon


I could picture Washington as the best fit too. Even though I hate Washington
robin_steele264
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 03.15.2009

Jul 27 @ 11:48 AM ET
Yeah the Oilers make no sense. The obvious one is Washington to replace some of Ribeiro's production. Plus aren't the Oilers up against the Cap?
- djamon





Unless they can move Hemsky or Grabo takes a 1M contract


djamon
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Victoria, BC
Joined: 05.27.2013

Jul 27 @ 11:51 AM ET
Unless they can move Hemsky or Grabo takes a 1M contract
- robin_steele264


Leaf fans will kill me for this, but I'm not even sure Grabs is an upgrade on Hemsky. He stays healthier I guess.
TheJerseyDevil1
New Jersey Devils
Location: Brick City, NJ
Joined: 10.05.2011

Jul 27 @ 11:54 AM ET
Caps need to get off their asses and sign him. They're by far the best fit for him.
Big_Lightnin
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Pain is coming
Joined: 08.12.2010

Jul 27 @ 11:55 AM ET
Leaf fans will kill me for this, but I'm not even sure Grabs is an upgrade on Hemsky. He stays healthier I guess.
- djamon


Hemsky's a better playmaker, Grabo's more of a shooter. Good for more goals, and ya more durable.

I think it's probably a wash if you look at full game.

But still don't see the point unless they plan to move either Grabo or Gagner to wing and play them together
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Jul 27 @ 11:57 AM ET
Take hated ex leaf and add him to a Oiler team that makes no sense....

Watch the hits fly in by both fan bases saying this is dumb
nettermind
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 09.11.2010

Jul 27 @ 11:59 AM ET
Where would he fit on Edmonton? Our top 2 are Nuge, Gagner. Unless he would play on the 3rd line.......
- oilersrule66


Nuge may not be ready to Start the season, but still dont see this happening.
oilonthecoast
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Victoria, BC
Joined: 07.18.2013

Jul 27 @ 12:03 PM ET
center depth? nuge won't be ready to start the season, then grabo and and hemsky could be the wings of a possession based third line
Big_Lightnin
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Pain is coming
Joined: 08.12.2010

Jul 27 @ 12:05 PM ET
Take hated ex leaf and add him to a Oiler team that makes no sense....

Watch the hits fly in by both fan bases saying this is dumb

- DDM-Coga


there are several teams for whom Grabo would be a solid addition. Edmonton just isn't one of them.

Leafs bought him out because he's not a fit at 3C, and they decided to go with Bozak and Kadri as 1 and 2.

Oilers have RNH and Gagner. Why would Grabo even consider signing for a team that could very well put him I the same situation he just left, and was pissed about being in?

EDIT: and forgot about Gordon... so 3C isn't an option either.
Big_Lightnin
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Pain is coming
Joined: 08.12.2010

Jul 27 @ 12:08 PM ET
center depth? nuge won't be ready to start the season, then grabo and and hemsky could be the wings of a possession based third line
- oilonthecoast


with who? Gordon?

$12M-ish on the 3rd line?

Grabo's not signing for under $4M per. word was he wants $5M
blk4x499
Los Angeles Kings
Location: La Habra, CA
Joined: 07.18.2010

Jul 27 @ 12:11 PM ET
There will be a 1000 hits on this post...lol
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Jul 27 @ 12:16 PM ET
Hey Ek is this like how you said the Oilers are in on Morrow and Bob Stauffer called you out on air last week and said they are definitely not in on him. He's an insider. You're just trying to get hits. Big difference.
Sheppy99
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 07.10.2009

Jul 27 @ 12:16 PM ET
Eklund: source: Oilers making late push for Grabovski. Decision soon..
- Eklund

Should really consider the line up of teams before you make your rumors up. May help with the believability.

I don't think Grabo is looking to play 3rd line again.
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Jul 27 @ 12:18 PM ET
If he was smart he would take a 1 year deal with Washington
- greekdude4567

Just like Ribeiro did. This is probably his best chance at putting up big numbers and ccashing in next summer.
Quillanrocks
Location: Courtenay, BC
Joined: 07.22.2013

Jul 27 @ 12:19 PM ET
I would find a new source. In no common sense universe does this make any sense whatsoever
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Jul 27 @ 12:21 PM ET
Yeah the Oilers make no sense. The obvious one is Washington to replace some of Ribeiro's production. Plus aren't the Oilers up against the Cap?
- djamon

Ya I think we have 1.6 mill in cap room left until we move Hemsky and a dman. It makes no sense.
bixbiro
Location: Mayo, YT
Joined: 10.06.2008

Jul 27 @ 12:28 PM ET

"Ottawa in the mix"?
The team that is overflowing with centers .

REALLY ????!!!!
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Jul 27 @ 12:30 PM ET
"Ottawa in the mix"?
The team that is overflowing with centers .

REALLY ????!!!!

- bixbiro

No not really. When does he ever get anything right that he doesn't rewrite after it pops up on TSN?
dogman35
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Canada, AB
Joined: 02.20.2007

Jul 27 @ 12:30 PM ET
Relax Oil fans he isn't going to Edmonton.
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