it would seem that I know very little about teddy Purcell. can anyone offer any insight aside from the usual internet sources hockeydb ect

Looking into the fancy stats, Purcell looks to be a decent possession player with a sub-par PDO last year.

Did... did the Oilers actually buy low on a player?
- DTF69

Hope so. Don't hate the move. Always liked Purcell. I just hope we don't rush leon. Maybe we got grabovski

it would seem that I know very little about teddy Purcell. can anyone offer any insight aside from the usual internet sources hockeydb ect
- Oilerulez

From what I remember from the few Tampa games I've seen, he reminds me of Taylor Pyatt from like 6 years ago. Good utility 3rd liner with size. Doesn't exactly run over people.

But again, I've maybe seen 15 Tampa games the last 2 years.

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not sure about this

I don't think it's fair to say similar stats.
- freelancer

Better stats

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not sure about this
- Oilers4Life14

This is shaping up to be awesome...

it would seem that I know very little about teddy Purcell. can anyone offer any insight aside from the usual internet sources hockeydb ect
- Oilerulez

He sucked in the playoffs?

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not sure about this :'(
- Oilers4Life14

That center depth, blech!

It would be so Oilers to have Draisaitl play, so I guess it'll happen.

Part of me wonders if Arcobello will take Gags spot and the Oilers can actually let Neon Leon develop.

I really like Purcell, I'm all for this trade. Very strong 3rd like player in my opinion. Similar stats to hanger last season but brings much more to the table

That center depth, blech!

It would be so Oilers to have Draisaitl play, so I guess it'll happen.

Part of me wonders if Arcobello will take Gags spot and the Oilers can actually let Neon Leon develop.
- DTF69

IMO Arcobello had a chance to be a Cadler Finalist if MacT didnt send him down. Hr was doing great early in the year.

IMO Arcobello had a chance to be a Cadler Finalist if MacT didnt send him down. Hr was doing great early in the year.
- Oilers4Life14

yeah but small players are bad players!

Looking into the fancy stats, Purcell looks to be a decent possession player with a sub-par PDO last year.

Did... did the Oilers actually buy low on a player?
- DTF69

I feel like this is a pretty fair swap. Can't see why anyone on either side would be unhappy. Don't know where Gagner fits in TB though.

I like it. I hope it means they're gonna find another centre though. If Draisaitl's in EDM next year it better be soft mins parade on the 3rd line

I really like Purcell, I'm all for this trade. Very strong 3rd like player in my opinion. Similar stats to hanger last season but brings much more to the table
- OilerFan16

But still, 2C for a 3RW.

Seems a little iffy to me, MacT is going to do something else, or we'll end up get Connor McDavid..

hckeybuzz wire has a thread about this up

disclaimer......don't go in there if you value your current iq score

it would seem that I know very little about teddy Purcell. can anyone offer any insight aside from the usual internet sources hockeydb ect
- Oilerulez

He's been a pretty strong possession player.

Good WOWYs too http://stats.hockeyanalys...ue&season=2013-14&sit=5v5

That center depth, blech!

It would be so Oilers to have Draisaitl play, so I guess it'll happen.

Part of me wonders if Arcobello will take Gags spot and the Oilers can actually let Neon Leon develop.
- DTF69

Arco should be able to fill gagner spot playing second line minutes all season. I don't think our 2C production will change much with Arco in gags place. Also Arco is much better defensively

I feel like this is a pretty fair swap. Can't see why anyone on either side would be unhappy. Don't know where Gagner fits in TB though.

I like it. I hope it means they're gonna find another centre though. If Draisaitl's in EDM next year it better be soft mins parade on the 3rd line
- TheNugeIsHuge

Even on soft minutes parade, I wouldn't want him. I'm sick of seeing teams keep a kid for a full year after a hot start when the burn out every year by game 60 and were pretty well done by game 40.

I feel like this is a pretty fair swap. Can't see why anyone on either side would be unhappy. Don't know where Gagner fits in TB though.

I like it. I hope it means they're gonna find another centre though. If Draisaitl's in EDM next year it better be soft mins parade on the 3rd line
- TheNugeIsHuge

Agreed.

But still, 2C for a 3RW.

Seems a little iffy to me, MacT is going to do something else, or we'll end up get Connor McDavid..
- Oilers4Life14

More like a 3C for a 3RW, or a fringe 2C for a fringe 2RW. Either way you spin it, Gagner couldn't function at centre. He would've been playing out of his natural position in EDM. EDM found an actual RW to play RW.

yeah but small players are bad players!
- DTF69

IMO it's not about size ( ) it's about the heart that you have, the passion you have to win. Which is something I find Arcobello brings

And plus ask Montreal, they are a small team, they made it the conference finals..

Believe in MacT

Even on soft minutes parade, I wouldn't want him. I'm sick of seeing teams keep a kid for a full year after a hot start when the burn out every year by game 60 and were pretty well done by game 40.
- DTF69

I think EDM is set on him playing this season no matter what, though

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I might be okay with that. Let that 3rd line play soft comp with easy zone starts. Let Draisaitl play wing for less defensive responsibility

More like a 3C for a 3RW, or a fringe 2C for a fringe 2RW. Either way you spin it, Gagner couldn't function at centre. He would've been playing out of his natural position in EDM. EDM found an actual RW to play RW.
- TheNugeIsHuge

Okay, but I'm really wondering how he is defensively..

I think EDM is set on him playing this season no matter what, though

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I might be okay with that. Let that 3rd line play soft comp with easy zone starts. Let Draisaitl play wing for less defensive responsibility
- TheNugeIsHuge

Blech.

See, you're describing the ideal scenario. But you know they're not that smart.

Okay, but I'm really wondering how he is defensively..
- Oilers4Life14

I haven't seen him enough. Ask around the TB thread