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annoyance_101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I am not a troll, I am not a t
Joined: 07.16.2006

Aug 12 @ 10:07 PM ET
They can to the KHL...

That being said, I highly doubt Yakupov goes anywhere. But that doesn't mean that he can't.

- Leafs43

at least some people know the facts instead of their hopes
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Aug 12 @ 10:11 PM ET
What people told you this? Yeah, the Pronger thing was bad, but who since? I don't believe that Edmonton is such a rough destination to get pros to play in. It's part of it but mostly about winning.players from Ontario and Onward East like the East so mom and dad and grandpa can see them play. I get that. Some players want sunshine and to be anonymous and I get that too. Some players( the ones we want) just want to win, above all else, which is why they sign with Detroit and not Florida. The day will arrive when big name players that want to win are calling Mac T in July .hopefully anyway.
- Jeropotato

Heatley and Nylander. Hossa apparently turned down a huge payday to come here but definitely made the right move for his career going to Chicago.
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Aug 12 @ 10:13 PM ET
Another guy that can tell the future i love it
- annoyance_101

What can I say? I'm a savant.
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Aug 12 @ 10:17 PM ET
Yes then theres Schultz you'll have to also pay...and Nurse...you have to think about the future...regardless if Nurse is far in the future or not...you need to keep cap space available for such a player
- annoyance_101

If it does come down to it one day, we'll deal them for other great assets. Either way its not much of a concern at this point.
HB77
Edmonton Oilers
Location: PC is a genius for drafting mcdavid
Joined: 02.20.2007

Aug 12 @ 10:19 PM ET
at least some people know the facts instead of their hopes
- annoyance_101

we're not hoping anymore than its a fact he'll leave.

all indications point to him staying.
it's a non issue, except for your troll
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Aug 12 @ 10:21 PM ET
at least some people know the facts instead of their hopes
- annoyance_101


or you know common sense

get to know the player first
Jeropotato
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Aug 12 @ 10:34 PM ET
Heatley and Nylander. Hossa apparently turned down a huge payday to come here but definitely made the right move for his career going to Chicago.
- Ihatebrianburke

No, you said "stay", meaning that all UFA's ( or at least the ones we want to resign) wanna bolt as soon the deal is up. There was some of that after the run to the cup, but I do t remember anyone else.if that's not what you meant rather we have trouble attracting them, you are correct. But I think winning will change that considerably.having said that, the Oil need to prove they are on the verge of greatness before they get much attention. In all honesty though, aside from may e a goalie ( big maybe) and a no1 D, we don't need to attract a star player anyway.just proven veteran role players.
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Aug 12 @ 10:50 PM ET
No, you said "stay", meaning that all UFA's ( or at least the ones we want to resign) wanna bolt as soon the deal is up. There was some of that after the run to the cup, but I do t remember anyone else.if that's not what you meant rather we have trouble attracting them, you are correct. But I think winning will change that considerably.having said that, the Oil need to prove they are on the verge of greatness before they get much attention. In all honesty though, aside from may e a goalie ( big maybe) and a no1 D, we don't need to attract a star player anyway.just proven veteran role players.
- Jeropotato

I think we'll be fine without a big UFA signing. A #1 defenseman would be nice right now but I think we'll be ok developing what we have in a couple years. Our highest priority should be a big banging 3rd line winger that can add some secondary scoring. A guy that could drop the gloves with the big boys would be good too. Possibly another center depending on how Gordon and Lander perform this year.
Jeropotato
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Aug 12 @ 10:53 PM ET
I think we'll be fine without a big UFA signing. A #1 defenseman would be nice right now but I think we'll be ok developing what we have in a couple years. Our highest priority should be a big banging 3rd line winger that can add some secondary scoring. A guy that could drop the gloves with the big boys would be good too. Possibly another center depending on how Gordon and Lander perform this year.
- Ihatebrianburke

I'm with you there. It's possible that Klefbom and Schultz are less that 24 months away from being a legit top pair.still no way of knowing where Petry's ceiling is either. Kinda hard to believe he has less than 2 full Seasons under his belt.
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Aug 12 @ 11:01 PM ET
I'm with you there. It's possible that Klefbom and Schultz are less that 24 months away from being a legit top pair.still no way of knowing where Petry's ceiling is either. Kinda hard to believe he has less than 2 full Seasons under his belt.
- Jeropotato

Petry is becoming a good shutdown guy with less offense than we had originally hoped for. It might be because he's been paired with Smid the same way Smid developed being paired with Staios. We had hoped for more of an offensive upside with him as well.
TheNugeIsHuge
Edmonton Oilers
Location: McJesus, AB
Joined: 01.09.2013

Aug 12 @ 11:06 PM ET
Petry is becoming a good shutdown guy with less offense than we had originally hoped for. It might be because he's been paired with Smid the same way Smid developed being paired with Staios. We had hoped for more of an offensive upside with him as well.
- Ihatebrianburke


I see Petry as a #3D on a good team. 25-30P yearly and the ability to slide up to the top pairing when injuries happen.
Jeropotato
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Aug 12 @ 11:08 PM ET
I see Petry as a #3D on a good team. 25-30P yearly and the ability to slide up to the top pairing when injuries happen.
- TheNugeIsHuge

For sure, ain't nothing wrong with that neither!
Jeropotato
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Aug 12 @ 11:12 PM ET
I see Petry as a #3D on a good team. 25-30P yearly and the ability to slide up to the top pairing when injuries happen.
- TheNugeIsHuge

How much PP time has Petry had this past season? Washe even on the 2nd unit. I don't remember seeing him there very much.
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Aug 12 @ 11:17 PM ET
I see Petry as a #3D on a good team. 25-30P yearly and the ability to slide up to the top pairing when injuries happen.
- TheNugeIsHuge

I hope so but his offense took a backseat last season as he played more of the shutdown role with Smid.
annoyance_101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I am not a troll, I am not a t
Joined: 07.16.2006

Aug 12 @ 11:25 PM ET
I bow to all Oilers fans, they are the most knowledgeable fan base in the league...and since this is the case, you can easily pick up on my sarcasm
Sean Maloughney
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Edmonton
Joined: 09.26.2010

Aug 12 @ 11:27 PM ET
I bow to all Oilers fans, they are the most knowledgeable fan base in the league...and since this is the case, you can easily pick up on my sarcasm
- annoyance_101

Thanks we're also great at dancing and trivia having to do with pop culture in the 1950's. It's tough being us.
lumlums
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 06.25.2011

Aug 12 @ 11:30 PM ET
Thanks we're also great at dancing and trivia having to do with pop culture in the 1950's. It's tough being us.
- freelancer


I thought that the 1980s was more your guy's field... just as ours is the 1960s....
Sean Maloughney
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Edmonton
Joined: 09.26.2010

Aug 12 @ 11:31 PM ET
I thought that the 1980s was more your guy's field... just as ours is the 1960s....
- lumlums

Well played sir
Jeropotato
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Aug 12 @ 11:35 PM ET
I bow to all Oilers fans, they are the most knowledgeable fan base in the league...and since this is the case, you can easily pick up on my sarcasm
- annoyance_101

Not much one for sarcasm. Prefer the direct approach . Now bugger off , troll.
lumlums
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 06.25.2011

Aug 12 @ 11:36 PM ET
Well played sir
- freelancer


It's how I roll

Plus, living in Edmonton, I have become quite accustomed to sharing pain like a pitcher of beer.

I've also mastered deflecting criticism the way that a cricketer deflects 5.5 ounces of cork and leather with 3 pounds of willow...
lumlums
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 06.25.2011

Aug 12 @ 11:37 PM ET
Not much one for sarcasm. Prefer the direct approach . Now bugger off , troll.
- Jeropotato


Yup... why beat around the bush when you can get straight to the point???


If only there was a joke in there somewhere...
Jeropotato
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 01.03.2013

Aug 12 @ 11:39 PM ET
Yup... why beat around the bush when you can get straight to the point???


If only there was a joke in there somewhere...

- lumlums

Well it was a dumb comment. All Canadian fan bases have both knowledge and idiocy.
annoyance_101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I am not a troll, I am not a t
Joined: 07.16.2006

Aug 12 @ 11:42 PM ET
Not much one for sarcasm. Prefer the direct approach . Now bugger off , troll.
- Jeropotato


My opinion of Oilers fans would get me banned if I were direct about it
lumlums
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 06.25.2011

Aug 12 @ 11:45 PM ET
Well it was a dumb comment. All Canadian fan bases have both knowledge and idiocy.
- Jeropotato


Yeah... Annoyance definitely lives up to his name in our forums as well.

On the bright side, in a few years Gillis will make sure that it's the Nucks who are fighting to prop up the rest of the league
annoyance_101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I am not a troll, I am not a t
Joined: 07.16.2006

Aug 12 @ 11:49 PM ET
Yeah... Annoyance definitely lives up to his name in our forums as well.

On the bright side, in a few years Gillis will m,ake sure that it's the Nucks who are fighting to prop up the rest of the league

- lumlums


The problem I've got with some Oilers fans and most Toronto fans is that when you suggest something, you get a response of "you're stupid go away" without any explanation or constructive criticism of my comments, which i can handle...this site is for talking hockey...not for calling people stupid for making suggestions...whether the suggestions are far out there or not...

And that last comment coming from a leafs fan makes me laugh, feeling big now that you finally got to embarrass yourself in the playoffs for the first time in the last decade?
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