Matt Henderson: House Keeping and Major Renovation

FIST. Suck it everyone.

Happy with Chia's moves so far. Hope there's more to come. Bit of an overpay on the Hall trade now but I think we'll have the better of the deal in the end.

Would like to see Gryba get re-signed.

Happy with Chia's moves so far. Hope there's more to come. Bit of an overpay on the Hall trade now but I think we'll have the better of the deal in the end.
- Oildrum

Wrong. We lost the trade miserably, it isnt even close. And it's OK for us all to acknowledge that the trade was historically bad. We can move on from this and so can the team, but only if they now go out and get a defenseman who can help them.

Happy with Chia's moves so far. Hope there's more to come. Bit of an overpay on the Hall trade now but I think we'll have the better of the deal in the end.
- Oildrum

delete your account

Sorry to burst your bubble, but Chiarelli got hosed on the deal. Adam Larsson is not as good or high valued as Taylor Hall. I know he made the trade to make room for Milan Lucic, but i think he'll begin to regret that later on. Ive seen Hall play countless times, he's a much better player than Lucic. More pts per game and overall better player. But Lucic was brought in to watch the golden goose's back and add in some offense when possible. I still think NJ won this trade.

Are there still any decent RH D still available in UFA?

(and Flames fans, by decent I don't mean Russell)

Are there still any decent RH D still available in UFA?

(and Flames fans, by decent I don't mean Russell)
- Wildschwein

It's slim pickings. Wiz, Jultz, Zid

Are there still any decent RH D still available in UFA?

(and Flames fans, by decent I don't mean Russell)
- Wildschwein

RHD on the market
Schultz
Schenn
Wisniewski
Russell
Gryba
Dan Boyle

Its pretty slim pickings in the UFA department

It's slim pickings. Wiz, Jultz, Zid
- Mr.Bobby

We really could use his experience, being a Stanley Cup champion and all now.

We really could use his experience, being a Stanley Cup champion and all now.


- JBanker

Is that Guy LaDouche as your AVI?

RHD on the market
Schultz
Schenn
Wisniewski
Russell
Gryba
Dan Boyle

Its pretty slim pickings in the UFA department
- DDM-Coga

Huh. Sooo Gryba, Schenn or Wisniewski on the bottom pair then? Who would you guys pick?

Huh. Sooo Gryba, Schenn or Wisniewski on the bottom pair then? Who would you guys pick?
- Wildschwein

Could probably get Wiz on a 1 year deal. Low risk.

Huh. Sooo Gryba, Schenn or Wisniewski on the bottom pair then? Who would you guys pick?
- Wildschwein

I didnt think Schenn looked terrible in LA, but hes not that good to make a difference on that D Core. Wis would be the best value however I get the feeling that you guys will sign Schenn

Could probably get Wiz on a 1 year deal. Low risk.
- Mr.Bobby

Couldn't hurt.

Just so long as they pick up another righty before season starts.

Wrong. We lost the trade miserably, it isnt even close. And it's OK for us all to acknowledge that the trade was historically bad. We can move on from this and so can the team, but only if they now go out and get a defenseman who can help them.
- Matt_Henderson

This trade isn't as one sided as you think. Sure the bigger name went the other way, but there is more to it than just stats. To say the lose miserably without Larsson playing a game in Edmonton is just a little short sighted (like most of your blogs). We assume the Oilers needed a top end scoring defenseman, but good ones who can play defence too, well they are few and far between. I don't think Daughty, Burns, Keith or Webber would've been traded for Hall straight up. I believe a future comparison for Larsson is that of Bent Seabrook. If you had that option would you do it? Not now because of his age, but if you could do it heading in to his prime? Most likely.

As for needing offence from the back end, we don't really need to make a trade. Klefbom and Nurse have the ability to do it. They've done it at other levels. This year if everyone stays healthy and they don't have to over play Nurse, he could surprise a lot of people. He has the speed, shot and hockey sense to do it.

I didnt think Schenn looked terrible in LA, but hes not that good to make a difference on that D Core. Wis would be the best value however I get the feeling that you guys will sign Schenn
- DDM-Coga

It wouldn't be the worst idea. I could live with a Davidson/Schenn bottom pair.

Let Reinhart and Nurse develop in the AHL.

It wouldn't be the worst idea. I could live with a Davidson/Schenn bottom pair.

Let Reinhart and Nurse develop in the AHL.
- Wildschwein

They are all just depth guys, so if you can sign one for under 1.2m, I dont think it matters

This trade isn't as one sided as you think. Sure the bigger name went the other way, but there is more to it than just stats. To say the lose miserably without Larsson playing a game in Edmonton is just a little short sighted (like most of your blogs). We assume the Oilers needed a top end scoring defenseman, but good ones who can play defence too, well they are few and far between. I don't think Daughty, Burns, Keith or Webber would've been traded for Hall straight up. I believe a future comparison for Larsson is that of Bent Seabrook. If you had that option would you do it? Not now because of his age, but if you could do it heading in to his prime? Most likely.

As for needing offence from the back end, we don't really need to make a trade. Klefbom and Nurse have the ability to do it. They've done it at other levels. This year if everyone stays healthy and they don't have to over play Nurse, he could surprise a lot of people. He has the speed, shot and hockey sense to do it.
- cyeryk

With a healthy squad, who does Nurse bounce? I like the kid but he isn't better than Klefbom, Sekera or Davidson. I hope he gets a long look at the AHL until injuries force him into the big club.

They are all just depth guys, so if you can sign one for under 1.2m, I dont think it matters
- DDM-Coga

More or less.

Is that Guy LaDouche as your AVI?
- Mr.Bobby

Hey, hey, hey! Nobody talks to Guy like that with their clothes on! You hear me?

This trade isn't as one sided as you think. Sure the bigger name went the other way, but there is more to it than just stats. To say the lose miserably without Larsson playing a game in Edmonton is just a little short sighted (like most of your blogs). We assume the Oilers needed a top end scoring defenseman, but good ones who can play defence too, well they are few and far between. I don't think Daughty, Burns, Keith or Webber would've been traded for Hall straight up. I believe a future comparison for Larsson is that of Bent Seabrook. If you had that option would you do it? Not now because of his age, but if you could do it heading in to his prime? Most likely.

As for needing offence from the back end, we don't really need to make a trade. Klefbom and Nurse have the ability to do it. They've done it at other levels. This year if everyone stays healthy and they don't have to over play Nurse, he could surprise a lot of people. He has the speed, shot and hockey sense to do it.
- cyeryk

Seabrook almost had as many GOALS last year as Larsson had total points. There is nothing to suggest he is like Seabrook at all.

Larsson can be a useful player, but you are setting yourself up for a lot of undue stress and disappointment if you think his comparable is Seabrook.

Matt Henderson: House Keeping and Major Renovation
- Matt_Henderson

Hi Matt, what's your thoughts on Bear not getting invited to Canada's development camp?

RHD on the market
Schultz
Schenn
Wisniewski
Russell
Gryba
Dan Boyle

Its pretty slim pickings in the UFA department
- DDM-Coga

Russell shoots left, just what the oil needs