We would be running in one spot if we moved a player 1.5 years into his career for a new Defenseman which is not really deemed to be a franchise dman just a good NHLer, maybe MAYBE a top pairing guy (likely a 2-3). Nurse has the same potential as Ekblad IMO with more of a mean streak and plays bigger.

We'd be better off moving the pick or sitting at 3 and taking a centre. Ekblad could also drop, like Jones.
- ystoil

Thats the thing though, is he? 3 years in Juniors. Entered a year early. Played in the WJC underage where Nurse wasn't even thought of. People in the industry think he is the next big thing, or at least better than nurse. Plus lets face it, if we keep Eakins, Yak is not going to be given a shot. They are oil and water.

Edit: I agree that he could drop and that we definitely could use a center. I remember the start of the year. Might be nice to have both if we could.

Don't worry about what people have to say. There's nothing wrong with you posting your thoughts.
- Yeti1181

Thank you. I was hoping to start a debate, not to set off a series of insults.

Come on now? Not even drunk? Gimme a break. If you wouldn't at least throw it in her there's something wrong with you and your standards are too high. Are you looking for a relationship like our young jailbait?
- Ihatebrianburke

I have never thought about banging her while drunk, so using the scientific method, i need to get drunk, think about it, and report my findings to you. I am also 37 years old, so the appeal of banging random chicks, tends to lose it's luster in maturity. Jailbait is just a confused lil cum dumpster, he is not old enough, to even comprehend those kinds of things yet.

A complete utter disappointment.
- Ihatebrianburke

Ahhhh, disappointment suggests that you are trying to live vicariously through my potential actions. Thanks buddy.

Thank you. I was hoping to start a debate, not to set off a series of insults.
- Hall Fan

Welcome to the Oilers thread.

but still a chick magnet
- DDM-Coga

Yeah nothing like a snorting, heavy breathing dog with bad gas to get those ladies going.

Welcome to the Oilers thread.
- Yeti1181

Yeah, I am going to start getting a thicker skin. It is always the same people. I don't know why I argue back

Yeah nothing like a snorting, heavy breathing dog with bad gas to get those ladies going.
- Yeti1181

oh hes so cuddly, I love his wrinkles....yeah good point but he will also eat my TV remote if I leave it on the coffee table. Play buttons in dog poop are not on the top of my list of enjoyable owner moments

Thank you. I was hoping to start a debate, not to set off a series of insults.
- Hall Fan

Perhaps better presentation of your stance on said debate, as well as not having a stupid point to argue, would minimize said insults. Also learning how to (frank)ing relax, take a joke, and remember that it is only wasting time on an insignificant website helps.

Yeah, I am going to start getting a thicker skin. It is always the same people. I don't know why I argue back
- Hall Fan

They are just having fun they don't mean much of it. God dam interent bullies.

They are just having fun they don't mean much of it. God dam interent bullies.
- Yeti1181

The thing is....it's really not bullying when no one is using real names, or even real pics of themselves. The sh!t we give to clouts, that is bullying cause he presents as himself. Anyone who feels bullied behind an avatar and user name, has social and psychological issues. Now go make me a (frank)ing sandwich Yeti!!!!!

I was going to put Ceo on my buisness cards just to be a douche.
- Yeti1181

I could see that...

Ahhhh, disappointment suggests that you are trying to live vicariously through my potential actions. Thanks buddy.
- ruttager17

I am. I hope to read about you findings experimenting on HA someday

Thats the thing though, is he? 3 years in Juniors. Entered a year early. Played in the WJC underage where Nurse wasn't even thought of. People in the industry think he is the next big thing, or at least better than nurse. Plus lets face it, if we keep Eakins, Yak is not going to be given a shot. They are oil and water.

Edit: I agree that he could drop and that we definitely could use a center. I remember the start of the year. Might be nice to have both if we could.
- Hall Fan

I understand he was young at the WJC, but I wasn't all that impressed personally. Kind of has an awkard stride and hunches when he skates. Not that those are glaring issues, just some nitpicky things. I don't want to move Nurse because he is the one Dman we have in the system that isn't soft.

I hope Yakupov has a bounce back year, if he doesn't we may have to sell low on him or maybe Eakins is gone. Hard to say at this point. No reason to move Yak now. I don't think Tallon would have much interest anyway.

If we plan on moving one of our Left handed defenseman, it should be for an established guy, IMO.

The thing is....it's really not bullying when no one is using real names, or even real pics of themselves. The sh!t we give to clouts, that is bullying cause he presents as himself. Anyone who feels bullied behind an avatar and user name, has social and psychological issues. Now go make me a (frank)ing sandwich Yeti!!!!!
- ruttager17

I feel bullied by you guys

I could see that...
- saskoil21

female dog I run a multi thousand dollar company

The thing is....it's really not bullying when no one is using real names, or even real pics of themselves. The sh!t we give to clouts, that is bullying cause he presents as himself. Anyone who feels bullied behind an avatar and user name, has social and psychological issues. Now go make me a (frank)ing sandwich Yeti!!!!!
- ruttager17

So as you were saying about not wasting peoples time.

If MacT is right in what he says about getting a number 1 dman. What do you think are his odds. With the little we have for trade UFA looks the best. Would you consider Nsk at 27 to be a top 2?

I am. I hope to read about you findings experimenting on HA someday
- Ihatebrianburke

I will be submitting my final research analysis to the New England Journal of Medicine for peer review. Will most certainly be posting a summary here of course. My only hope is that if I kill him a few years earlier than he is killing himself, that at least one person, mammal or rodent, can be saved by my research.

I understand he was young at the WJC, but I wasn't all that impressed personally. Kind of has an awkard stride and hunches when he skates. Not that those are glaring issues, just some nitpicky things. I don't want to move Nurse because he is the one Dman we have in the system that isn't soft.

I hope Yakupov has a bounce back year, if he doesn't we may have to sell low on him or maybe Eakins is gone. Hard to say at this point. No reason to move Yak now. I don't think Tallon would have much interest anyway.

If we plan on moving one of our Left handed defenseman, it should be for an established guy, IMO.
- ystoil

The stock on either is low. I too haven't given up on Yak. I think he could easily fill the number two winger spot this year. I don't like the way Eakins has played him. Hopefully he has got a better grasp of how to treat young NHL talent and gives Yak a shot this year out of the gate. Some confidence in the kid could might just make him a star.

So as you were saying about not wasting peoples time.

If MacT is right in what he says about getting a number 1 dman. What do you think are his odds. With the little we have for trade UFA looks the best. Would you consider Nsk at 27 to be a top 2?
- Hall Fan

Niskanen is going to get way too much money from somebody this summer. I hope we don't bid anything stupid.

I feel bullied by you guys
- Yeti1181

Well duh, did you think becoming the sheriff was going to bring you praise and loyal fans?

female dog I run a multi thousand dollar company
- Yeti1181

Damn- I am impressT

The stock on either is low. I too haven't given up on Yak. I think he could easily fill the number two winger spot this year. I don't like the way Eakins has played him. Hopefully he has got a better grasp of how to treat young NHL talent and gives Yak a shot this year out of the gate. Some confidence in the kid could might just make him a star.
- Hall Fan

If he doesn't get 1st line PP time next year I'm gonna have to go Tonya Harding on Eakins ass which will greatly please Alex oil

If he doesn't get 1st line PP time next year I'm gonna have to go Tonya Harding on Eakins ass which will greatly please Alex oil
- Ihatebrianburke

WOnt have to worry as if/when we start losing again Eakins will be gonzo- 20 games max

WOnt have to worry as if/when we start losing again Eakins will be gonzo- 20 games max
- saskoil21

MacT doesn't want to admit he (frank)ed up by firing Krueger and hiring Eakins. I don't see him being fired until end of the season. Especially if we're in the running for McDavid/ Eichel. I would rather have Eichel. God I hope we're not that bad next season.