Among Oilers trade targets...David Perron. Told MacTavish is asking for a top center in return. Edmtn gm obviously working phones. #TSN
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 23, 2014

MacT looking for a "top center" in exchange for Perron?

I said it on here before and got laughed at ...their GM has made great moves and turned a last place team into a first place ...for all the poop moves he has made over the years if your just looking at this year he has been one of the best GMs
- Redmile247

It's not just leddy and Boychuk, but also having Nelson and Strome, Kulemin and grabovski (Kulemin has been a fantastic surprise to me, very underrated player) and Halak has been outstanding. If they sign Boychuk they can let visnovsky go after this year and replace him with Reinhart or pulock as well. Essentially everyone important aside from Boychuk is an RFA or signed for several years and we have new ownership and a new building next year. We're finally stable and it's only gonna get better. Thank christ, because the suffering has been unbearable.

Among Oilers trade targets...David Perron. Told MacTavish is asking for a top center in return. Edmtn gm obviously working phones. #TSN
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 23, 2014

MacT looking for a "top center" in exchange for Perron?
- AlexF

He's gonna be looking for a while.

Among Oilers trade targets...David Perron. Told MacTavish is asking for a top center in return. Edmtn gm obviously working phones. #TSN
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 23, 2014

MacT looking for a "top center" in exchange for Perron?
- AlexF

I doubt any GM can be that delusional, I bet he's looking more for a 2LC.

I doubt any GM can be that delusional, I bet he's looking more for a 2LC.
- Nucker101

Agreed. Dregger's a sensationalist. Plus I think they're invested in Nuge as 1C.

I wonder if MacT would trade Purcell for Gagner?

Agreed. Dregger's a sensationalist. Plus I think they're invested in Nuge as 1C.

I wonder if MacT would trade Purcell for Gagner?
- AlexF

They should be calling the Yotes about Vermette(I assume the Coyotes would be much more willing to deal him than Hanzal).

Pens need some forwards but safe choices.
- VANTEL

Always a safe pick this time of year. Ask me again in April.

I doubt any GM can be that delusional, I bet he's looking more for a 2LC.
- Nucker101

Hmmmm, me thinks that whole 'selling high' concept seems to be lost on Oilers management

They should be calling the Yotes about Vermette(I assume the Coyotes would be much more willing to deal him than Hanzal).
- Nucker101

Isn't he their 1C? Not saying he's untouchable but it definitely can destabilize a team to trade your 1C with no realistic replacement.

They should've been looking at someone like Grabovski in the off-season but that ship has sailed.

It's not just leddy and Boychuk, but also having Nelson and Strome, Kulemin and grabovski (Kulemin has been a fantastic surprise to me, very underrated player) and Halak has been outstanding. If they sign Boychuk they can let visnovsky go after this year and replace him with Reinhart or pulock as well. Essentially everyone important aside from Boychuk is an RFA or signed for several years and we have new ownership and a new building next year. We're finally stable and it's only gonna get better. Thank christ, because the suffering has been unbearable.
- Isles_since_6

Ain't that the truth

Agreed. Dregger's a sensationalist. Plus I think they're invested in Nuge as 1C.

I wonder if MacT would trade Purcell for Gagner?
- AlexF

Gagner was traded this year, so not quite sure why they would want him back (unless there is another Gagner I don't know about? or I'm missing the sarcasm )

Isn't he their 1C? Not saying he's untouchable but it definitely can destabilize a team to trade your 1C with no realistic replacement.

They should've been looking at someone like Grabovski in the off-season but that ship has sailed.
- AlexF

Obviously fans are just fans, but there's actually a few Yotes fans at HF, most of them list Hanzal as untouchable and list Vermette as someone they'd like to move for youth. I believe Hanzal plays with Doan.

Don't think Grabvoski is the answer, they need a true two-way center with some size/grit.

Obviously fans are just fans, but there's actually a few Yotes fans at HF, most of them list Hanzal as untouchable and list Vermette as someone they'd like to move for youth. I believe Hanzal plays with Doan.

Don't think Grabvoski is the answer, they need a true two-way center with some size/grit.
- Nucker101

Bo for Nurse or Eberle joking

Bo for Nurse or Eberle joking
- VANTEL

Anyone else notice how good he looked after scoring a goal last game? Finally stopped playing scared/conservative and went after the puck. The kid is ridiculously strong for a 19 y/o in the NHL, the Ducks defense had trouble with him in the cycle game and there was even a situation where Kesler was trying to knock him off the puck and he just bounces off and went the other way while keeping control. He needs to keep playing that way.

Anyone else notice how good he looked after scoring a goal last game? Finally stopped playing scared/conservative and went after the puck. The kid is ridiculously strong for a 19 y/o in the NHL, the Ducks defense had trouble with him in the cycle game and there was even a situation where Kesler was trying to knock him off the puck and he just bounces off and went the other way while keeping control. He needs to keep playing that way.
- Nucker101

I think everyone noticed including WD

Once the monkey was removed he could relax

I think everyone noticed including WD

Once the monkey was removed he could relax
- VANTEL

Just hope he can carry it over from that game to start this one. If he can't then it's another sign that he's not ready. Gonna be interesting to see.

Just hope he can carry it over from that game to start this one. If he can't then it's another sign that he's not ready. Gonna be interesting to see.
- Nucker101

He will get a point tonight Daniel too

Perron is actually a decent player.

decent foot speed, good hands. His team is terrible. I think it makes him look worse.

His biggest problem is he's made of glass.

He is worth a top centerman if they're throwing there first round pick.

if, while you're beating the hawks, you could allow kane to score a couple that would really help my pool. would be a nice gesture

if, while you're beating the hawks, you could allow kane to score a couple that would really help my pool. would be a nice gesture
- Isles_since_6

I have my own pool to worry about. you know the im pretty sure im in last place in.

Obviously fans are just fans, but there's actually a few Yotes fans at HF, most of them list Hanzal as untouchable and list Vermette as someone they'd like to move for youth. I believe Hanzal plays with Doan.

Don't think Grabvoski is the answer, they need a true two-way center with some size/grit.
- Nucker101

I think it is someone like Vermette on a short term contract is exactly what they need.

They have to take some of the pressure off the kids and have a steadying influence.

Expecting Perron to fetch a 2nd line centre sounds to be a bit of a stretch. Maybe a prospect with that potential, but Perron isn't consistent enough to get an established guy.

Edmonton management are so afraid to sign a free agent or nobody wants to play there. Unbelievable that they didn't pickup anyone that could replace Gagner as 2lc and which could make this even worse is if they were counting on Draisaitl to earn that spot out of camp- because they didn't bring anyone else in.

Off topic, but I had looked forward to the big Utica/Syracuse indoor game; my friend gave me his log in to Hockeystreams feed.....and that was...unwatchable. Someone must have smeared vaseline on the lens again, or I am spoiled by HD hockey.

Gagner was traded this year, so not quite sure why they would want him back (unless there is another Gagner I don't know about? or I'm missing the sarcasm )
- Zogg

Sorry I might have laid that sarcasm down a bit too thickly. I just find it humorous that the Oilers would be better off with Gagner than Purcell right now. It seems like every move that org makes results in a band-aid solution while creating another gaping wound.

Sorry I might have laid that sarcasm down a bit too thickly. I just find it humorous that the Oilers would be better off with Gagner than Purcell right now. It seems like every move that org makes results in a band-aid solution while creating another gaping wound.
- AlexF

So spot on!!!. Wheres the applause Emoji?

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