Ebs has still managed to produce and at least look like he's trying. Yaks has not. If you think the effort level between the two has been the same since the start then we won't agree.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

I agree... I'd put Ebs effort level at 53% and Yaks at 24%

He is invisible most of the time -- I mentioned that numerous times in the other blog, and many others did as well, so he's not getting a free pass at all. One thing I can say though is that he is still producing (4 points in 5 games) and he did pretty damn good last game. Yak floats everywhere... And it's not like he isn't getting opportunities... He was getting a fair amount of PP time (where he looked like sh1t as well).
- laughs2907

How is Ebs not getting a free pass? Cause fans mention how he is floating?

Bah!

When the coaching staff makes a change, then you see how something has been noticed.

Yak needs to get his little foreign ass hustling...damn right he does. It is just that Ebs is guilty of the same poop.

All this said, I understand how it is a fine balancing act. So much talent and you wanna get them all rolling. This is why I don't like the idea of icing 3 scoring lines. Two scoring lines, 1 defensive/two-way line and a grinder line. Makes it easier to modify ice time IMO.

Ebs gives better head, plus Eakins hates Russians.

Both need to move their legs more.
- laughs2907

in the french habs blog, jocelyn suggested this trade: price for eberle and duby

the premise of the blog was asking whether stanley cups are won with elite goalies or good-avg #1 goalies.

he's just having fun with the trade. would you guys take price if he were avail, and what would you offer?

I agree... I'd put Ebs effort level at 53% and Yaks at 24%
- laughs2907

I was thinking more like 60% and 10%. Yaks compete level has infuriated me thus far.

Lol, if it had happened to Kessel and Kadri you (frank)s would be screaming bloody murder.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Aww you mad? Don't worry, another high draft pick is coming your way. Team of destiny!

Ebs has still managed to produce and at least look like he's trying. Yaks has not. If you think the effort level between the two has been the same since the start then we won't agree.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Hmmm there's a little bit of a different tho cause Eberle started the season playing with Hall or Hemsky and Eberle had been invisible few games and Yak started the season playing with well everyone knows.

in the french habs blog, jocelyn suggested this trade: price for eberle and duby

the premise of the blog was asking whether stanley cups are won with elite goalies or good-avg #1 goalies.

he's just having fun with the trade. would you guys take price if he were avail, and what would you offer?
- munky123

Omark and Lander's potential.

Im guessing Miller or Reimer.

Svedberg isn't a number one yet. Sure, he's got the potential to be, but not quite proven. Then we trade for a guy like Miller with the cap space we freed up!
- MaximumBone

Makes sense! It's not like Miller has a NTC or anything.

From a fanbase that used to defend Tucker on a regular basis...that's rich.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Aww you mad? Don't worry, another high draft pick is coming your way. Team of destiny!
- SameOld

hey can you give me the winning Lotto numbers please

Aww you mad? Don't worry, another high draft pick is coming your way. Team of destiny!
- SameOld

Your name is so very very appropriate lol.

Omark and Lander's potential.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Makes sense! It's not like Miller has a NTC or anything.
- SameOld

He'd for sure never waive it. Not if it meant leaving the paradise of Buffalo.

Im guessing Miller or Reimer.
- Zupes

Miller Reimer

Your name is so very very appropriate lol.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Don't be mad, at least the Oilers are improving. Oh wait.

Miller Reimer
- AlEx_OiL

Haha yeah Reimer sucks!

He'd for sure never waive it. Not if it meant leaving the paradise of Buffalo.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Are u trying to say Edmonton is an upgrade on Buffalo? Hmmm

Ebs has still managed to produce and at least look like he's trying. Yaks has not. If you think the effort level between the two has been the same since the start then we won't agree.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Ebs has been Top6, getting 20+ minutes a night until last night. Until last night he had 2a to show for all those prime minutes.

Yak has been 3rd line from Game 1, topped out with 16:30 in a game.

I am not seeing a large production value differential in the extra game worth of minutes between Ebs and Yak, in the games they have both played.

Don't be mad, at least the Oilers are improving. Oh wait.
- SameOld

You seem to have this fixation on me being mad. Is it that important to you? OK fine lol.
Grrrrrr oh boy I'm so furious about the mean words the anonymous hockeybuzz guy typed about the team of multi-millionaires I don't know personally and basically just follow out of childhood loyalty. watch your back bro grrr!

How is Ebs not getting a free pass? Cause fans mention how he is floating?

Bah!

When the coaching staff makes a change, then you see how something has been noticed.

Yak needs to get his little foreign ass hustling...damn right he does. It is just that Ebs is guilty of the same poop.

All this said, I understand how it is a fine balancing act. So much talent and you wanna get them all rolling. This is why I don't like the idea of icing 3 scoring lines. Two scoring lines, 1 defensive/two-way line and a grinder line. Makes it easier to modify ice time IMO.
- OilHorse

I agree... But not to the same degree.

You seem to have this fixation on me being mad. Is it that important to you? OK fine lol.
Grrrrrr oh boy I'm so furious about the mean words the anonymous hockeybuzz guy typed about the team of multi-millionaires I don't know personally and basically just follow out of childhood loyalty. watch your back bro grrr!
- TheTaoOfSemenko

From a fanbase that used to defend Tucker on a regular basis...that's rich.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

There you go lumping in individuals with fan bases... are all Oilers fans the same? Tucker was what he was. if you can prove that I defended him in anyway I'll retract my earlier statement... I was more of a Gary Roberts fan. I realize most guys will embellish a bit to get a call but in lasts nights game it became apparent that it's the Oilers Mantra...

Are u trying to say Edmonton is an upgrade on Buffalo? Hmmm
- SameOld

Edmonton is second to heaven

Are u trying to say Edmonton is an upgrade on Buffalo? Hmmm
- SameOld

It doesn't have the tourist mecca of Jane and Finch but it has an undeserved reputation...mainly from mouthy easterners that have never been further west than Kenora.