But again, you're basically saying the Oilers should be able to get a big, power forward with skill & not give up the untouchable list - it's not going to happen.

Boston doesn't want Hemsky as part of any deal, if they move Lucic(which isn't happening) it's going to take a Klefbom or a Gagner or a 1st round pick this year but stop with trying to unload b-level players to bring in top talent.

Hemsky only plays when he wants to & GM's know that which is why the Oilers couldn't move him last year or why they won't move him for value this year - plus the guy will eventually get hurt again.
- newmy

Great, another window licker!

Fair enough, but there was no season in 05 and they became one of the leagues better teams quickly.
- systemtool

Yeah cause drafting the best player and most dominating player in the game since lemieux or gretzky had nothing to do with that.... you are too ignorant, stupid or just plain blind to see that 1st overalls like crosby don't appear in every draft?

Funny thing with guys like Tool... He will be the first to spazz out if someone trolls in the Leafs thread.


He likes to dish it out... But can't take it back.


Oh well... Let him enjoy his high right now!


- robin_steele264

March 24, 2013.

Pot and kettle come face to face.

Awesome job taking back what you've dished, champ. Your vagina is showing.

Great, another window licker!
- Al Hacker

If you can't handle the truth, maybe you're the window licker!!!!!

Funny thing with guys like Tool... He will be the first to spazz out if someone trolls in the Leafs thread.


He likes to dish it out... But can't take it back.


Oh well... Let him enjoy his high right now!


- robin_steele264

He's on drugs????

Kadri for Eberle,Hall and Yakupov?

Fair enough, but there was no season in 05 and they became one of the leagues better teams quickly. Why bring 02 into this?
- systemtool

Because that was their last playoff appearance before 2007.

Even if there had been a season in 05 I doubt the Penguins would have made the playoffs. They were bad in those years, hence why they were picking 1-3 in the drafts.

March 24, 2013.

Pot and kettle come face to face.

Awesome job taking back what you've dished, champ. Your vagina is showing.
- systemtool

Aha... Personal insults now!


And he's talking about us being all emotional and upset.


Shouldn't you be celebrating?

So in a nutshell you guys will win the cup in 4 years??? Can we get back to how good the Flames are?
- whipper334

Now you are being ridiculous whipper, you want me to stop loving you keep talking like this.
That seems like a stretch with the current team, but watching them as much as I have I can see that in their 3rd season after their 1st #1 pick they are playing a hell of a lot better than last year. When they finish this season 7-10 places higher than they did last season is that not a sign they are improving???

If you can't handle the truth, maybe you're the window licker!!!!!
- newmy

You have said nothing factual yet.

Kadri for Eberle,Hall and Yakupov?
- jbold

The Leafs can't afford to give up their best player.

Thanks, we learned today that you are a moron.
- Al Hacker

We knew that long ago...he's been a moron on this board for years...

Chicago.

Drafted top 3 in 2004, 7 in 05, 3 in 06, 1st on 07. Cup in 2010. Again 6 years from first lotto pick to cup.


Oilers at the end of year 3...
- Iggysbff

So in 3 years Oilers should have the Cup.

Now you are being ridiculous whipper, you want me to stop loving you keep talking like this.
That seems like a stretch with the current team, but watching them as much as I have I can see that in their 3rd season after their 1st #1 pick they are playing a hell of a lot better than last year. When they finish this season 7-10 places higher than they did last season is that not a sign they are improving???
- ruttager17

I thought you were in church...

Yeah cause drafting the best player and most dominating player in the game since lemieux or gretzky had nothing to do with that.... you are too ignorant, stupid or just plain blind to see that 1st overalls like crosby don't appear in every draft?
- ruttager17

You forgot Malkin!

You forgot Malkin!
- Champ

That guy sucks cause he is a russian, don't you know they all have bad attitudes.

Kadri for Eberle,Hall and Yakupov?
- jbold

Gross overpayment on Toronto's behalf.

So in 3 years Oilers should have the Cup.
- Champ

Not what I'm saying....I'm just saying stop making idiotic comparisons that are not even apples to apples. I hope they are contending for the cup in a couple years. Not a guarantee though. Could turn into a San Jose....always good, but not great...

I thought you were in church...
- whipper334

I am here, I built a shrine to you in my living room, just sitting here kneeling and praying to my all mighty lord whipper.

You have said nothing factual yet.
- Al Hacker

I actually agree with him a bit. A player like Lucic is not going to be gotten for our spare parts. And thats what Hemsky, Whitney etc are....

That guy sucks cause he is a russian, don't you know they all have bad attitudes.
- ruttager17

Trade Yakupov now!

I thought you were in church...
- whipper334

Apparently all the other Flames fans are....go wake them up and play with them....

Trade Yakupov now!
- Champ

(frank) yeah, that guy sucks, and according to Clout's they are totally mishandling him right now.......which he knows not from his years of playing WoW and online games and just watching hockey, but from actually playing the game and being a coach.

Richard Cloutier: Who's to Blame for the Situation in Edmonton?
- Maxbone

Here's the problem with your theory. By the time that turtle ST gets the pieces together and start to win, many of your ELC's will expire. Now if Yaks & Shultz & Klefblom & Nuge & whatever high pick you get this year become the superstars you say they will be, you suddenly have a big problem. If they perform close to the type of stats Hall & Ebs have, they are going to want close to those kind of $$$$. Thats in addition to some of the acquisitions & UFA's that you are filling in are going to have significant price tags. I know players are good guys, putting lots of time in the community & charities, but dont kid yourself, they want their $$$$. Your window is open & the clock is ticking & Oiler fans have every right to be pissed about Management not making the right decisions to move forward. The league & cap is built to gravitate to parity, the days of power house 80's Oiler teams are a thing of the past. Quit making excuses for this terrible management.

I am here, I built a shrine to you in my living room, just sitting here kneeling and praying to my all mighty lord whipper.
- ruttager17