If we got McDavid i would suggest we trade the Nuge. I love him but he'd bring us the defenseman we need in a trade
- Ihatebrianburke

In that case- lets trade him now- so we guarantee McDavid...

Not really, your mom was an exception.
- The-O-G

every time.... What a (frank)ing despicable fan base... No other city has done that ever..... Van has done it.... Twice....
- HouseArrest187

Montreal has rioted before and so have we. Although ours was a lot smaller scale

We are all aware of the problem Edm has signing free agents. But not to use some of those high 2nd and 3rd round picks this team has had over the years to get proven, experienced, roll players is beyond me.

With the sheer amount of young talent already on the team and in the system, what the (frank) does MacT need with these picks? We are all aware that the likelihood of a 2nd/3rd rounder making the NHL is rare. Very low percentage. Overpay and get the talent you need now. Don't worry about 4 to 5 years down the road.

Fans deserve better.
- bloatedmosquito

I completely agree, I don't understand our attachment to these picks.

Ya well, when was the last time edmonton made any noise in the cfl... Let alone the nhl...
- HouseArrest187

3 weeks ago when they shut out the riders

Possible Trade Target

Paul Martin (Pitt) for Jordan Eberle

We get a top pairing D, They get a winger for Sid. Salaries aren't too far off either.
- TheRedComet

Montreal has rioted before and so have we. Although ours was a lot smaller scale
- Ihatebrianburke

We werent burning down the city because we lost though.

Would be a whole lot worse in E-Town if the eskimos were 1-13
- Oilfan19

Nobody gives a (frank) about the Eskimos

Stars won't sign here. And we're at the top of many ntc's. This is always forgotten when this suggestion is made.
Which superstar did Mact choose not to attempt to sign? He tries to fill holes with the best secondary help he can. And has to overpay for them

Miller put us at the top of his no trade list. So why would he then sign here? Plus, he ain't the answer behind our defence. He didn't look better than Fasth at all the other night. Worse IMO.
Hiller lost his spot to Fasth at one point in Anaheim. He's not head and shoulders better. He's nit even head and shoulders better than kari ramo on his own team.
Halak was average behind one of the best teams in the league. They traded for someone to take his place!

These easy solutions are easy for a reason. Cause they ain't solutions
- hugefemale dog77

Fair enough, I didn't realize Edm had that hard of a time attracting FA's, and even having to overpay for mid tier players.

Trade route? I guess it's your only option, but then finding the players with NTC isn't easy either.

Hiller was one of Anaheims best goalies last year, even going on a 20 game win streak or something crazy. I don't get why they ditched him for their youth. I guess they thought along the same lines as MacT.

Nobody gives a (frank) about the Eskimos
- Ihatebrianburke

For me it would be worse. At least some edmonton team is decent

I would have preferred Spezza- considering what he went for...
- saskoil21

Spezza was never an option though. NTC/NMC will do that to us.

Spezza was never an option though. NTC/NMC will do that to us.
- Lahey

Need to start sending out those video tapes to players again

Spezza was never an option though. NTC/NMC will do that to us.
- Lahey

Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers · 22m 22 minutes ago
Also, forward Bogdan Yakimov has been assigned to the @OKCBarons while goalie Viktor Fasth has been placed on injured reserve.
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Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers · 24m 24 minutes ago
The #Oilers have recalled forward Steve Pinizzotto and goalie Richard Bachman from the @OKCBarons.

Kinda thought it looked like Fasth pulled himself out of the game.

I dont know jack about martin... anyone???
- saskoil21

Good player. Underrated.

But considering the drawbacks he has, not the answer.

No

Do it.... Do it (frank)er... Do it before I do it for you or something....
- HouseArrest187

Watch it. I might be a west coaster now, but I grew up in SK.

Huh?


A stud dman to eat big minutes and a quality 2c. Both proven winners, with size and can play defence that are also available, aren't hard to find?

Point them out. I'll call them now
- hugefemale dog77

I know what you are saying but there's been some quality players moved recently that would help the oil:

Nick Leddy
Johnny Boychuk
Brad Stuart
Josh Gorges

PA Parenteau
James Neal
R.J. Umberger
Scott Hartnell

These guys aren't game changers but they would definitely help on the ice and in the room.

You dangle this year's 1st round pick and you could have any player (without a trade clause) you want.

Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers · 22m 22 minutes ago
Also, forward Bogdan Yakimov has been assigned to the @OKCBarons while goalie Viktor Fasth has been placed on injured reserve.
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Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers · 24m 24 minutes ago
The #Oilers have recalled forward Steve Pinizzotto and goalie Richard Bachman from the @OKCBarons.

Kinda thought it looked like Fasth pulled himself out of the game.
- Lahey

It showed a replay of the save where it looked like he pulled something. Maybe hammy, hope its not worse then that.

Possible Trade Target

Paul Martin (Pitt) for Jordan Eberle

We get a top pairing D, They get a winger for Sid. Salaries aren't too far off either.
- TheRedComet

Shut the (frank) up

In that case- lets trade him now- so we guarantee McDavid...
- saskoil21

Not a chance

I know what you are saying but there's been some quality players moved recently that would help the oil:

Nick Leddy
Johnny Boychuk
Brad Stuart
Josh Gorges

PA Parenteau
James Neal
R.J. Umberger
Scott Hartnell

These guys aren't game changers but they would definitely help on the ice and in the room.

You dangle this year's 1st round pick and you could have any player (without a trade clause) you want.
- bloatedmosquito

Stuart is terrible.
And all those forwards are wingers... Not a 2C

We werent burning down the city because we lost though.
- Oilfan19

Montreal burned a poopload of cop cars when they had theirs

Oh totally. He'd do so much for the oilers

I assumed he was just underrated and forgotten by east coasters who never get to see him.
But that post was surprising.

I think giordano's gonna get some serious love for the Norris this year. And rightly so
- hugefemale dog77

Hedman.

Montreal burned a poopload of cop cars when they had theirs
- Ihatebrianburke

I think the craziest we got was someone climbing that sign on whyte and a couple store windows broken maybe

Hedman.
- Oilers4Life14

Yeah right.