Is it worth taking a stab at acquiring Ryan Whitney? He is a healthy scratch for the second game in a row, an UFA at the end of the season. You know how much Homer hates 2nd round picks.

give McGinn the C

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- 2Real

Is it worth taking a stab at acquiring Ryan Whitney? He is a healthy scratch for the second game in a row, an UFA at the end of the season. You know how much Homer hates 2nd round picks.
- ravishingone

why not save it and sign him?

- BulliesPhan87

why not save it and sign him?
- 2Real

I think they need more help on the blue lines then possibly getting Mez and Gus back in the near future. From what I have read, Whitney hasn't been great this year? Is he sick of Edmonton? Or has he just hit the wall? Really can't answer either way. To take a flyer (no pun intended) on a guy in the past who has shown the ability to be a pretty good two-way d-man might help stabilize the blue line this year. Considering Edmonton is healthy scratching him, the price won't be as high as other potential d-man targets.

Bryz has been great this year. I want Homer to do whatever it takes to get this team in the playoffs this year. Once you get in the tournament, anything is possible.

I think they need more help on the blue lines then possibly getting Mez and Gus back in the near future. From what I have read, Whitney hasn't been great this year? Is he sick of Edmonton? Or has he just hit the wall? Really can't answer either way. To take a flyer (no pun intended) on a guy in the past who has shown the ability to be a pretty good two-way d-man might help stabilize the blue line this year. Considering Edmonton is healthy scratching him, the price won't be as high as other potential d-man targets.

Bryz has been great this year. I want Homer to do whatever it takes to get this team in the playoffs this year. Once you get in the tournament, anything is possible.
- ravishingone

I'd have interest in Whitney, but it'd be low level interest. If he's healthy and focused, he'd be a good addition. The problem is, if he was focused and healthy, he'd be playing for the Oilers.

I'd have interest in Whitney, but it'd be low level interest. If he's healthy and focused, he'd be a good addition. The problem is, if he was focused and healthy, he'd be playing for the Oilers.
- Jsaquella

he might be focused if he wasn't in edmonton if i was there all i'd think about was how to get out of there

I think they need more help on the blue lines then possibly getting Mez and Gus back in the near future. From what I have read, Whitney hasn't been great this year? Is he sick of Edmonton? Or has he just hit the wall? Really can't answer either way. To take a flyer (no pun intended) on a guy in the past who has shown the ability to be a pretty good two-way d-man might help stabilize the blue line this year. Considering Edmonton is healthy scratching him, the price won't be as high as other potential d-man targets.

Bryz has been great this year. I want Homer to do whatever it takes to get this team in the playoffs this year. Once you get in the tournament, anything is possible.
- ravishingone

i don't think we make the playoffs so we should just save our assets and get work done in the off season

he might be focused if he wasn't in edmonton if i was there all i'd think about was how to get out of there
- 2Real

That's a possibility, for sure.

I'd have interest in Whitney, but it'd be low level interest. If he's healthy and focused, he'd be a good addition. The problem is, if he was focused and healthy, he'd be playing for the Oilers.
- Jsaquella

I haven't read anything about health issues. Certainly, a player can get fed up with his role on a team and need a change of scenery to get energized. I would only have interest giving up a draft pick or a low level prospect. If he can be acquired relatively cheaply, I think there is a potential good risk-reward. The guy was a consistent 20 minute + in his career.

i don't think we make the playoffs so we should just save our assets and get work done in the off season
- 2Real

Unless the Flyers go totally in the tank, you know Homer will pull out all the stops to improve. If Bryz goes down they are cooked, but he is keeping them in every game.

I haven't read anything about health issues. Certainly, a player can get fed up with his role on a team and need a change of scenery to get energized. I would only have interest giving up a draft pick or a low level prospect. If he can be acquired relatively cheaply, I think there is a potential good risk-reward. The guy was a consistent 20 minute + in his career.
- ravishingone

I'd be happy to toss a 4th rounder at the Oilers for him, certainly.

He has had injury issues in the past, though. I'd definitely want to take a trial on him before going after him as a FA.

I'd be happy to toss a 4th rounder at the Oilers for him, certainly.

He has had injury issues in the past, though. I'd definitely want to take a trial on him before going after him as a FA.
- Jsaquella

Agreed, he would add an element of mobility on the blueline and Homer could still keep his major assets available to still improve the team if the right deal can be achieved. I think he is as good of a risk-reward (maybe a little better) then Ellerby.

According to cap geek, Whitney has a NTC.

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- 2Real

- JoeRussomanno

I want to create another alt...I'm tired of being Jsaquella and Tangent_Man

I want to create another alt...I'm tired of being Jsaquella and Tangent_Man
- Jsaquella

there's always flyerstime

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- Jsaquella

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- JoeRussomanno

I want to have a Flyskippy parody account

there's always flyerstime
- Don'tForgetTocchet

- Pixote Andolini

I'm sorry I wasn't here to post this

Thanks for picking up the slack. I'm honored

Nice win. I guess. Didn't see it. Just a few hi-lites.

Why does Chad Ladd always scores on them?

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- Jsaquella

Just call it FakeFlySkippy.

Nice win. I guess. Didn't see it. Just a few hi-lites.

Why does Chad Ladd always scores on them?
- hammarby31

Ladd's a bear. First goal was a nice pass from Wheeler and Ladd got behind Talbot...second one he was on the doorstep at the end.

Bryz was dynamite, team defense was pretty solid and the PK was very good

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- Jsaquella

Flyhopper