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
- HB77

If I were them I would probably keep Brodie and trade Giordano for that piece up front then if he's passed him on the depth chart and 7 years younger. And we're 29th because we have a garbage defense and we're far too small up front

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

I really don't know why everyone is so high on getting Trouba. Another young guy isn't what this team needs, and if his salary wants are accurate he's going to (frank) your cap situation.

Nice last second goal!

Atta boy Sekera

Cracknell and Pardy have sure looked decent this game. Nice to see some physical play on the ice.

Hopefully no Murica police see that black on black crime or there will definitely shots fired
- Iloveeveryone

It's ok, black Canadian on black Canadian crime is good.

(frank)ing coaches challenge

I really don't know why everyone is so high on getting Trouba. Another young guy isn't what this team needs, and if his salary wants are accurate he's going to (frank) your cap situation.
- batjester

Big right hand shot Dman that can play physical and score. It's like an edmonton fans wet dream lol

Cracknell and Pardy have sure looked decent this game. Nice to see some physical play on the ice.
- Lemmewinks

They've meshed in well in just 2 periods.

Have a feeling its coming back.....

Edit: damn it

lame ass

Big right hand shot Dman that can play physical and score. It's like an edmonton fans wet dream lol
- Lemmewinks

Don't get me wrong, I love the kid. I just think you need a more experienced guy. Burns is the guy I'd go after, even if he does only have one year left.

Eichel with a heady play to obstruct Lander from getting onside.

If I were them I would probably keep Brodie and trade Giordano for that piece up front then if he's passed him on the depth chart and 7 years younger. And we're 29th because we have a garbage defense and we're far too small up front
- Iloveeveryone

I think it's much more complicated than that for us.


As far as the flames- they ain't interested in moving either. And neither would I be

Cracknell and Pardy have sure looked decent this game. Nice to see some physical play on the ice.
- Lemmewinks

This team has to learn to get physical or get physical guys...just look at the other monster teams in our division

It's ok, black Canadian on black Canadian crime is good.
- batjester

Don't tell Token that is he permabanned too?

Don't get me wrong, I love the kid. I just think you need a more experienced guy. Burns is the guy I'd go after, even if he does only have one year left.
- batjester

Burns is too old. Are we expecting this to be a one year turn around. I think it's still gonna take a couple years to be where we want.

Don't get me wrong, I love the kid. I just think you need a more experienced guy. Burns is the guy I'd go after, even if he does only have one year left.
- batjester

I would love a guy like Burns and he is already familiar with the system so he can just go from the jump

Cracknell and Pardy have sure looked decent this game. Nice to see some physical play on the ice.
- Lemmewinks

Pardy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Jultz

Burns is too old. Are we expecting this to be a one year turn around. I think it's still gonna take a couple years to be where we want.
- Lemmewinks

Dont you think a guy like him could help our younger D Men? having a guy like him wouldnt be the worst thing to happen

Don't tell Token that is he permabanned too?
- Iloveeveryone

Everybody is permabanned

Burns is too old. Are we expecting this to be a one year turn around. I think it's still gonna take a couple years to be where we want.
- Lemmewinks

I'm not all that picky

I have my preferences on play style, age etc

But the market is tough for defenders. A true top pairing guy is what we need

Burns is absolutely that

I think it's much more complicated than that for us.


As far as the flames- they ain't interested in moving either. And neither would I be
- HB77

I don't know what's so complicated about it? They have terrible goaltending, and not a lot of fire power up front minus a couple of guys. Deal from a position of strength to shore up a position of weakness, just like we need to do.

Dont you think a guy like him could help our younger D Men? having a guy like him wouldnt be the worst thing to happen
- RatedR80

Fine you've twisted my arm we shall get Burns and Trouba!

I don't know what's so complicated about it? They have terrible goaltending, and not a lot of fire power up front minus a couple of guys. Deal from a position of strength to shore up a position of weakness, just like we need to do.
- Iloveeveryone

Brodie's injury and Wideman's suspension sure didn't help them this year either.