So you think they got a book on refs ?

Like ref jones is super tight with hooking so be careful. But he's fine with obstruction


This seems ridiculous. This ain't baseball with a debateable strike zone
- HB77

Just what I read. Never played hockey at a high enough level to know if refs are truly like this or not. Does seem that every game what earns a penalty is different though.

Depends on the situation. In the Oilers case you would take a long hard look at that deal that's for sure.

I watched a Calgary game a little while ago and Brodie did not look impressive. Lots of turnovers and mistakes that I've never really seen from him before. Could be just because of the injuries this year though. Haven't watched enough games to say definitively one way or another how good he is. I have just heard lots about him being as my dad is a Flames fan
- Lemmewinks

If I'm either Calgary or edm, i take Brodie

If I'm either Calgary or edm, i take Brodie
- HB77

Agreed....we have shown that you cant win without having some talented guys on the back end

Pardy's a beast

Jesus

If I'm either Calgary or edm, i take Brodie
- HB77

What about say the Leafs get the 1st overall I'd have to believe they would want Matthews over Brodie to really kick their rebuild off.

Agreed....we have shown that you cant win without having some talented guys on the back end
- RatedR80

From an Oilers perspective I'd gladly move the first overall for a Dman Brodie Trouba OEL. I don't think Matthews makes a difference for us but a solid young D man for sure would.

Depends on the situation. In the Oilers case you would take a long hard look at that deal that's for sure.

I watched a Calgary game a little while ago and Brodie did not look impressive. Lots of turnovers and mistakes that I've never really seen from him before. Could be just because of the injuries this year though. Haven't watched enough games to say definitively one way or another how good he is. I have just heard lots about him being as my dad is a Flames fan
- Lemmewinks

I don't care how desperate for defense we are... you don't look hard at that deal.

What about say the Leafs get the 1st overall I'd have to believe they would want Matthews over Brodie to really kick their rebuild off.
- Lemmewinks

Good post and agreed

I was actuall say this doesn't apply to every franchise, but in terms of the two Alberta teams i believe it does

It actually probably fairly close in terms of which one teams across the league would rather

And let's not forget that Brodie is 25 and a true 1. With an amazing contract

Matthews has never played a game

From an Oilers perspective I'd gladly move the first overall for a Dman Brodie Trouba OEL. I don't think Matthews makes a difference for us but a solid young D man for sure would.
- Lemmewinks

Brodie is not in the same league as Trouba and Trouba is not in the same league as OEL.

I don't care how desperate for defense we are... you don't look hard at that deal.
- prismo

What does it matter if we trade Matthews for a Dman or one of Nuge or Draisaitl if we keep Matthews.

From an Oilers perspective I'd gladly move the first overall for a Dman Brodie Trouba OEL. I don't think Matthews makes a difference for us but a solid young D man for sure would.
- Lemmewinks

Yes the last thing we need is to draft yet another forward...time to go get some help on the blueline and maybe move this thing along

Brodie is not in the same league as Trouba and Trouba is not in the same league as OEL.
- prismo

Brodie's better than trouba at present. In terms of this season it's not even really all that close. And i really like trouba

He's elite

He's ahead of giordano on their depth chart at this point

Brodie is not in the same league as Trouba and Trouba is not in the same league as OEL.
- prismo

Never was comparing them just stating that any young Dman with pedigree I'd be willing to move our pick for.

Yes the last thing we need is to draft yet another forward...time to go get some help on the blueline and maybe move this thing along
- RatedR80

For sure. I've had my fill of drafting the talented forward and then the hype machine goes full force over the summer only for us to fall flat on our face.

Brodie's better than trouba at present. In terms of this season it's not even really all that close. And i really like trouba

He's elite

He's ahead of giordano on their depth chart at this point
- HB77

I see Brodie is having a career year... I didn't realize he was doing that well.

What does it matter if we trade Matthews for a Dman or one of Nuge or Draisaitl if we keep Matthews.
- Lemmewinks

You trade Matthews for a real legit established top d-man like OEL

Jesus (frank) Hall!!!

I was reading an article somewhere about how the refs all use there own discretion and they all call the game different. I thought the rules were black and white. Seems like the younger teams take more penalties just because they don't know the refs yet.
- Lemmewinks

It is some serious bullpoop but that's just the way it is. It's in every league in every sport. Refs are a bunch of kunts

Nurse sure has no love for Kane. The game in Edmonton he was in his face all game as well.

I see Brodie is having a career year... I didn't realize he was doing that well.
- prismo

started last year when gio went down, and Brodie was their number 1 on the way to the 2nd round of the playoffs.
but he's really had a coming out party this year

I bet he's even in the conversation for team Canada- seriously



He doesn't play a dynamic game tho. It's actually tough to tell kinda

Nurse sure has no love for Kane. The game in Edmonton he was in his face all game as well.
- Lemmewinks

They should fight it needs to happen

From an Oilers perspective I'd gladly move the first overall for a Dman Brodie Trouba OEL. I don't think Matthews makes a difference for us but a solid young D man for sure would.
- Lemmewinks

Yes but I don't like your list. OEL is far superior to Trouba and Brodie.

Yes but I don't like your list. OEL is far superior to Trouba and Brodie.
- Iloveeveryone

Hahaha seems to be some confusion over my post. I'm in no way saying it's a 1 for 1 deal or anything. I was just giving examples of young defenders that I would be interested in. Pieces can always be added either way.

Good post and agreed

I was actuall say this doesn't apply to every franchise, but in terms of the two Alberta teams i believe it does

It actually probably fairly close in terms of which one teams across the league would rather

And let's not forget that Brodie is 25 and a true 1. With an amazing contract

Matthews has never played a game
- HB77

So how are they 28th place with 2 true #1 dmen? If I'm Calgary I take Matthews, the big franchise center

So how are they 28th place with 2 true #1 dmen? If I'm Calgary I take Matthews, the big franchise center
- Iloveeveryone

How are we 29th with 4 first overalls, 3 -1C's, Connor
Etc etc?


A whole bunch of reasons for both teams.

Goaltending is brutal- not a ton of skill up front beyond two forwards really etc

It's like boiling our issues down to 1 thing. Doesn't work that way