Yeah you will never convince me that a guy who has proven zero in the NHL, who would likely not be top 6 or 7 in this years draft is worth one of the best young D in the league.
- Aetherial

He was just crowned WHL and Memorial cup MVP, with his size I bet he goes over Marner.

Even if Hall is healthy, Nuge takes his production up a notch, Eberle remains consistant and Yak breaks out.....(Which I agree, needs to happen)....that defence and goaltending
- Jeropotato

I actually think with a solid system, and a couple promising young guys on your roster, your D and goaltending will look better than people expect.

The GM/Coach and Culture change could be a lot bigger than we think.

Iggysbff
Edmonton Oilers

Location: Nobody drafted outside the top 3 this year will be in the NHL for 3-4 years - Dozzer, Calgary, AB
Joined: 07.12.2012

Today @ 5:07 PM ET
No problem. You guys are looking for help on defence and there aren't that many good d-men available. You're blindly missing out on one of your teams best options simply because you don't like Dion. Good thing you've got a GM that recognizes player value.
- H8terade


Do you even look at the other team before you talk poop? We have no need for a second pair left hand dman with a 7x7 contract. None. Get over yourself.
- H8terade

It doesn't look like he mentions Phaneuf would be a second pairing defenseman on the Oilers, only that he IS a second pairing defenseman.

He was just crowned WHL and Memorial cup MVP, with his size I bet he goes over Marner.
- Dangles13

yeah!

no.

Yeah you will never convince me that a guy who has proven zero in the NHL, who would likely not be top 6 or 7 in this years draft is worth one of the best young D in the league.
- Aetherial

And you'll never convince me that Neon Dion and his long expensive contract will get you a potential franchise center with size and hands and a WHL Playoffs MVP ad Memorial Cup MVP trophy in his case.

And why do you guys all seem to think that Marner and Strome would go before Leon, or that they will be the better long term NHL players?

Iggysbff
Edmonton Oilers

Location: Nobody drafted outside the top 3 this year will be in the NHL for 3-4 years - Dozzer, Calgary, AB
Joined: 07.12.2012

Today @ 5:07 PM ET
No problem. You guys are looking for help on defence and there aren't that many good d-men available. You're blindly missing out on one of your teams best options simply because you don't like Dion. Good thing you've got a GM that recognizes player value.
- H8terade


Do you even look at the other team before you talk poop? We have no need for a second pair left hand dman with a 7x7 contract. None. Get over yourself.
- H8terade

This is the part you dont get.

yeah!

no.
- Aetherial

Based on what? OHL bias, or the fact that Leon is an Oilers and one of those 2 are potential Leafs? Thats what it comes down to, doesnt it?

And you'll never convince me that Neon Dion and his long expensive contract will get you a potential franchise center with size and hands and a WHL Playoffs MVP ad Memorial Cup MVP trophy in his case.

And why do you guys all seem to think that Marner and Strome would go before Leon, or that they will be the better long term NHL players?
- Jeropotato

Uh, when did I ever mention Dion for Draisatl?

I said you are not getting Rielly for him and rightfully so. Those trophies don't mean sh1t to me.

And you'll never convince me that Neon Dion and his long expensive contract will get you a potential franchise center with size and hands and a WHL Playoffs MVP ad Memorial Cup MVP trophy in his case.

And why do you guys all seem to think that Marner and Strome would go before Leon, or that they will be the better long term NHL players?
- Jeropotato

Leon is a franchise centre?

yeah!

no.
- Aetherial

Draisaitl actually has a higher ppg than Strome despite playing in a less offensive league and not playing with McDavid.

And you'll never convince me that Neon Dion and his long expensive contract will get you a potential franchise center with size and hands and a WHL Playoffs MVP ad Memorial Cup MVP trophy in his case.

And why do you guys all seem to think that Marner and Strome would go before Leon, or that they will be the better long term NHL players?
- Jeropotato

You can't know who will be the better NHLer. I think it's a little premature to call Draisaitl a potential franchise centre though.

Based on what? OHL bias, or the fact that Leon is an Oilers and one of those 2 are potential Leafs? Thats what it comes down to, doesnt it?
- Jeropotato

Let's say for the sake of arguement it was potential Leafs bias.

Then it is potential Leafs bias, vs. potential Oilers bias.

The difference is, I am not taking this stupidity to your team's thread.

How about you go ask the fanbases of Az, and Car if they would trade their first for Draisatl.

Then don't bother to come back here and tell me the results because I really don't give a sh1t about the Oilers or Draisatl. I am not here making up dumb trade ideas. Seriously dude, get over it.

Even if Hall is healthy, Nuge takes his production up a notch, Eberle remains consistant and Yak breaks out.....(Which I agree, needs to happen)....that defence and goaltending
- Jeropotato

All that fire power and finesse is great but there needs to be some grit and muscle in there somewhere. Otherwise it's basically Dancing with the stars.

All that fire power and finesse is great but there needs to be some grit and muscle in there somewhere. Otherwise it's basically Dancing with the stars.
- Phenom

Draisaitl actually has a higher ppg than Strome despite playing in a less offensive league and not playing with McDavid.
- Dangles13

Awesome keep him! Go see if the AZ or CAR fans want to trade their pick for Draisatl.

Let's say for the sake of arguement it was potential Leafs bias.

Then it is potential Leafs bias, vs. potential Oilers bias.

The difference is, I am not taking this stupidity to your team's thread.

How about you go ask the fanbases of Az, and Car if they would trade their first for Draisatl.

Then don't bother to come back here and tell me the results because I really don't give a sh1t about the Oilers or Draisatl. I am not here making up dumb trade ideas. Seriously dude, get over it.
- Aetherial

Carolina would, Arizona wouldn't...

This summer is going to suck for hockey talk. Even more so than usual.

Sup dawgs!!?

Yes. If we acquire the 10th overall pick and Barzal is off the board.
- Schenn-Sational!

He will be the third bes forward prospect coming out of this draft. Calling it now.

This summer is going to suck for hockey talk. Even more so than usual.
- BetterCallSaul

Yeah especially if other team's fans insist on trolling us or coming here to debate how valuable their players are.

Awesome keep him! Go see if the AZ or CAR fans want to trade their pick for Draisatl.
- Aetherial

Oilers will keep him. This discussion is redundant.

If Draisaitl of last year was drafted this year, he'd go 6-8. You can't say "WHL/Mem Cup mvp"... he didn't win those last year.

If Strome or Marner spent another year in the O, chances are, they'd tear that league apart.

What gives Drai a little extra value now is his year of development.

Carolina would, Arizona wouldn't...
- archromat

I think the Carolina fanbase is split 1 vote each on whether they would.

Oilers will keep him. This discussion is redundant.
- robin_steele264

I can't speak for other people, but I didn't start discussing dumb-ass Draisatl trade ideas.

Based on what? OHL bias, or the fact that Leon is an Oilers and one of those 2 are potential Leafs? Thats what it comes down to, doesnt it?
- Jeropotato