Honestly with how much (over)thinking Gagner, Nuge, Eberle, Hemsky, and Petry do, we could use an idiot with a "me take puck, me get puck deep. If in zone, me shoot" mentality
- Morris

Ya I know what you mean....but I'm not sure if you ever played hockey at a decent level (doing my best to not sound like an A-hole here), but these types of players are HORRIBLE to play with. Sometimes they put up decent numbers but it doesn't matter, it's just bad for the whole team.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.....
- The-O-G

Nice. Good job.

Phaneuf isnt the smartest player but he ends up looking a lot worse when he has to carry someone like Kotska or Holzer for half the season.
- Jack-artist

It's not really that Phaneuf is all that dumb, his eyes just get wide easily in terms of delivering hits and taking shots. He's pure NHL 13 in the way he plays

But what a coincidence! This team needs to get more pucks on the net and to deliver more huge hits, so it goes to show we don't need the most methodical player to succeed.

Ya I know what you mean....but I'm not sure if you ever played hockey at a decent level (doing my best to not sound like an A-hole here), but these types of players are HORRIBLE to play with. Sometimes they put up decent numbers but it doesn't matter, it's just bad for the whole team.
- The-O-G

No I never played that high a level of hockey, and I can see how it would be frustrating not to be able to depend on a guy like that. The point is moot because Toronto actually loves Phaneuf and would charge a #1 dman price for him.

(frank)ing rights... agree totally.
- saskoil21

Actually I can't believe I left the king of this (Justin Schultz) off the list.

No I never played that high a level of hockey, and I can see how it would be frustrating not to be able to depend on a guy like that. The point is moot because Toronto actually loves Phaneuf and would charge a #1 dman price for him.
- Morris

Obviously he wouldn't be available but the Oilers need a guys like Sharp......hmmm let me think who else would be similar.

No I never played that high a level of hockey, and I can see how it would be frustrating not to be able to depend on a guy like that. The point is moot because Toronto actually loves Phaneuf and would charge a #1 dman price for him.
- Morris

And this is the biggest reason it won't happen.

Obviously he wouldn't be available but the Oilers need a guys like Sharp......hmmm let me think who else would be similar.
- The-O-G

Sharp is awesome,and every team in the league could use him...but don't you think simple upgrades through free agency should be the ticket this year? I don't think we have the volume of NHL players to make any trades right now,sadly.
1 year from now is the time Mac T should look at trading some good pieces.

Why not add ference and regehr too.
- Redmile247

I'd take Ference, Regehr is under contract in LA though

Other than Giordano, which defenseman on your team is actually better than Ference?
- TomKlassen

It was a joke on ending up with a d core full of old flames
Since u asked TJ Brodie and wideman
Who on the oil is ?

It was a joke on ending up with a d core full of old flames
Since u asked TJ Brodie and wideman
Who on the oil is ?
- Redmile247

Klefboom or whatever

Haha go show Leaf fans this.


Actually it probably set off some radars, theyll be here soon.
- robin_steele264

HEY CLOUTHIER, YA I'M TALKING TO YOU!!!!!

Do you wanna write a guest blog on the Flames since Colin will be away this weekend during the draft?

But you have to be serious and non-biased. Just give us something to talk about would ya?

(this should be a laugh)

Gregor just posted his interview


MacTavish: I have not had a team inquire about him. I’ve had Linus’ agent ask me if I’d be willing to move his rights and I would be. Again, he’s had a good year in Europe, playing in Zug I think, and so far no one has called. We’d be happy to get involved in a discussion with Linus, about Linus.

http://oilersnation.com/2...one-on-one-with-mactavish
- Lahey

not even a 7th round pick. god, throw him out.

Klefboom or whatever
- The-O-G

I'd actually argue ference is better defensively then wideman and Shultz
But they are offensive d men

I'd take Ference, Regehr is under contract in LA though
- Lahey

You never answered your PM... Ruttager, Reveen and I have kicked you out.

I'd actually argue ference is better defensively then wideman and Shultz
But they are offensive d men
- Redmile247

Overall I don't think it's very close, defensively maybe it's close. I think Wideman is a good overall player, I think he is more than capable in his own end.

HEY CLOUTHIER, YA I'M TALKING TO YOU!!!!!

Do you wanna write a guest blog on the Flames since Colin will be away this weekend during the draft?

But you have to be serious and non-biased. Just give us something to talk about would ya?

(this should be a laugh)
- The-O-G

You will regret this

You never answered your PM... Ruttager, Reveen and I have kicked you out.
- laughs2907

Actually I hired my own Motley Crew and kicked you guys out.

You will regret this
- Lahey

With all this flooding I need a good laugh.

Actually I hired my own Motley Crew and kicked you guys out.
- Lahey

keep plante or teubert?

Overall I don't think it's very close, defensively maybe it's close. I think Wideman is a good overall player, I think he is more than capable in his own end.
- The-O-G

Overall no it's not but wideman is known for not being the best defensively
He had a lot of suspect blunders last year and there was a reason he was demoted in the playoffs last ... But he is a puck moving pp d man so u give and get
Shultz is the same ilk as wideman but has more offensive upside and may learn to be better defensively

keep plante or teubert?
- deks1

I can't see how, maybe OKC signs one of them to AHL deal. Even that seems to be a stretch.

There is someone younger than me on this site