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Oilers are a mess

Weber to the Leafs.

Oilers are a mess
- Tumbleweed

You misspelled Flyers.

You misspelled Flyers.
- Doc_Sarcasm

What do you think about your young dmen?

What do you think about your young dmen?
- Tumbleweed

I think they're spending too much time getting seasoned in the AHL.

Tonight, its the forwards killing us with turnovers at either blueline.

Though, Ghost made a terrible read that led to D. Sedin's goal.

I think they're spending too much time getting seasoned in the AHL.

Tonight, its the forwards killing us with turnovers at either blueline.

Though, Ghost made a terrible read that led to D. Sedin's goal.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Learning on the job. Going to be ups and downs.

What about hagg?

Learning on the job. Going to be ups and downs.

What about hagg?
- Tumbleweed

Tonight? Or in general?

Weber to the Leafs.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Tonight? Or in general?
- Doc_Sarcasm

General

General
- Tumbleweed

I really like him. He's not providing much in the way of offense right now, and advanced stats hate him. I think that will improve, although its highly unlikely (IMO) that he'll ever be an offensive juggernaut.

I like that he leads the team in hits without really going out of his way to crush people, and he's effective at separating opposition players from the puck.

Even tonight when the team is playing horribly, he was an even +/- (which becomes a slightly more useful stat when one isnt on either PP unit) through two periods with four shots and two hits.

From last blog.

Call me insane.

but if the Bruins are not that close to the playoffs by the TD, I would not mind the Leafs grabbing Chara....I mean the Bruins and Leafs are rivals but not to the point where they wouldn't make a trade. Especially when Boston gets to grab some of the Leafs prospects.

I mean its just such a Lou move. Having all these rumored defensmen and then pull a deal like that.

Just for fun what does a rental Chara cost? I mean he is 40 it can't be crazy but he is still a top 4 minute eater.

thoughts?

From last blog.

Call me insane.

but if the Bruins are not that close to the playoffs by the TD, I would not mind the Leafs grabbing Chara....I mean the Bruins and Leafs are rivals but not to the point where they wouldn't make a trade. Especially when Boston gets to grab some of the Leafs prospects.

I mean its just such a Lou move. Having all these rumored defensmen and then pull a deal like that.

Just for fun what does a rental Chara cost? I mean he is 40 it can't be crazy but he is still a top 4 minute eater.

thoughts?
- Santo_44

I have no idea what Chara at 40 on an expiring contract would be worth in terms of trade. But, if the Leafs can fit him under the cap, he'd be a help to a team that could use a steadying influence on the blueline.

I have no idea what Chara at 40 on an expiring contract would be worth in terms of trade. But, if the Leafs can fit him under the cap, he'd be a help to a team that could use a steadying influence on the blueline.
- Doc_Sarcasm

I wouldn't mind the physical presence but he is a pylon out there these days.

I wouldn't mind the physical presence but he is a pylon out there these days.
- Aetherial

Well, I'm not pushing for 1st pair minutes for him.. but I do think he'd add depth and experience, and he's still a force to be reckoned with, although as you point out he's a force that is more easily avoided these days.

I have no idea what Chara at 40 on an expiring contract would be worth in terms of trade. But, if the Leafs can fit him under the cap, he'd be a help to a team that could use a steadying influence on the blueline.
- Doc_Sarcasm

I'm just looking at the stats, advanced stats and all that poop. He's still a top 4 D that can play 22 mins a night. Pretty much what the Leafs need.

He's not the number 1 d man he used to be. But he's a good 3 or a very good 4. As a rental I don't see the harm. The Market for young d or d with term is (frank)ed. I don't think it's happening for them mid season. Have to wait until the draft

I wouldn't mind the physical presence but he is a pylon out there these days.
- Aetherial

I wouldn't go that far

I think he'd look good behind Rielly and Hainsey.

It would give Gardiner a lot less d zone starts and easier competition. I think he'd flourish.

From last blog.

Call me insane.

but if the Bruins are not that close to the playoffs by the TD, I would not mind the Leafs grabbing Chara....I mean the Bruins and Leafs are rivals but not to the point where they wouldn't make a trade. Especially when Boston gets to grab some of the Leafs prospects.

I mean its just such a Lou move. Having all these rumored defensmen and then pull a deal like that.

Just for fun what does a rental Chara cost? I mean he is 40 it can't be crazy but he is still a top 4 minute eater.

thoughts?
- Santo_44

Insane

Insane
- Fruitcakenipple

HE WUZ ASKIN FER IT!

Insane
- Fruitcakenipple

Meh, we love to chirp the guy for slowing down but he's still very affective

Meh, we love to chirp the guy for slowing down but he's still very affective
- Santo_44

Idk. Might be too slow.

Though it sounds like we got Z's buddy oziganhov (sp) for next year.

A rental for this year could make a lot of sense

Idk. Might be too slow.

Though it sounds like we got Z's buddy oziganhov (sp) for next year.

A rental for this year could make a lot of sense
- Tumbleweed

He's still a good d man despite slowing down. Would be a nice add at the deadline

Insane
- Fruitcakenipple

Lord tunderin’ Jesus Murphy b’y. What a stunarse. Who knit that bugger, eh b’y?

HE WUZ ASKIN FER IT!
- Doc_Sarcasm

yes b'y he wuz..das it.. had to be dun

Lord tunderin’ Jesus Murphy b’y. What a stunarse. Who knit that bugger, eh b’y?
- Steven_Seagull