At this point they MUST do something.

You have to kind of feel bad for Eakins. It must be a nightmare to try and coach this team (although I suppose we don't really know what's really happening behind the scenes - I guess I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt)
- Zogg

Eakins isn't helping himself, his defensive system is flawed. He scratched one of their top d-men in Petry. I don't think he has a good relationship with the locker room, specifically with Petry, Yakupov, etc.

Was talking to oil fans a couple days ago. Apperently Eberle has been the worst of the bunch. Surprising. But they all said if they had to move one guy it would be him.

Over yak, I find surprising. But apperantly yaks been exceptional this year. I would NEVER move Eberle. Big game player, big time talent. thats just me though.....
- vancity787

Don't need a big game player with a team that doesn't want the big game

I propose Lack, Tanev and Hansen for Eberle.

I'm sure the oil fans hate this but this deal helps the oilers big time with the 3 biggest weaknesses. Hell Tanev might be Edm best D man. Lack is way better then Scrivezina or Flask
- Bieksa#3

I'd do that, though I'm not sure the Oilers would want Lack and I am partial to keeping him anyways

Eakins isn't helping himself, his defensive system is flawed. He scratched one of their top d-men in Petry. I don't think he has a good relationship with the locker room, specifically with Petry, Yakupov, etc.
- Nucker101

The Yaks treatment or bad treatment is so blatantly obvious

Eakins isn't helping himself, his defensive system is flawed. He scratched one of their top d-men in Petry. I don't think he has a good relationship with the locker room, specifically with Petry, Yakupov, etc.
- Nucker101

Definite disconnect I'd wager. WD actually seems like he would have been a great fit for the Oilers

I propose Lack, Tanev and Hansen for Eberle.

I'm sure the oil fans hate this but this deal helps the oilers big time with the 3 biggest weaknesses. Hell Tanev might be Edm best D man. Lack is way better then Scrivezina or Flask
- Bieksa#3

And what happens to our defense then?

Didn't Justin Schultz do that to Anaheim? What was he thinking?
- bloatedmosquito

And Canucks

And Canucks
- VANTEL

Well it was more of a slap in the face to ANA who drafted him and had his rights. Canucks were basically just trying to sign him as a free agent and he went where he could play he most right away.

ANA's still loaded with young talent, but at one point they had Schultz/Gardiner in their system.

And what happens to our defense then?
- Nucker101

Sestito will play D as has been discussed

I propose Lack, Tanev and Hansen for Eberle.

I'm sure the oil fans hate this but this deal helps the oilers big time with the 3 biggest weaknesses. Hell Tanev might be Edm best D man. Lack is way better then Scrivezina or Flask
- Bieksa#3

Tanev has been promoted to first unit PP here now

Well it was more of a slap in the face to ANA who drafted him and had his rights. Canucks were basically just trying to sign him as a free agent and he went where he could play he most right away.

ANA's still loaded with young talent, but at one point they had Schultz/Gardiner in their system.
- Nucker101

Eakins isn't helping himself, his defensive system is flawed. He scratched one of their top d-men in Petry. I don't think he has a good relationship with the locker room, specifically with Petry, Yakupov, etc.
- Nucker101

The announcer from TSN radio Edmonton is saying Eakins is now trying to teach them a new system when they still haven't learnt his old system.

And what happens to our defense then?
- Nucker101

I think wed be alright. Not saying a 2nd deal wouldn't be required. I think between Sbisa and Stanton they'd make a solid if unspectacular 4/5.

The announcer from TSN radio Edmonton is saying Eakins is now trying to teach them a new system when they still haven't learnt his old system.
- VANTEL

Sounds like Eakins should be in politics

I think wed be alright. Not saying a 2nd deal wouldn't be required. I think between Sbisa and Stanton they'd make a solid if unspectacular 4/5.
- Bieksa#3

The more I see of Tanev the more I want him signed long term here.

The more I see of Tanev the more I want him signed long term here.
- VANTEL

The more I see of Tanev the more I want him signed long term here.
- VANTEL

Friend of mine who goes to 5-10 games every year says he looks like he's added some weight this year as well.

The more I see of Tanev the more I want him signed long term here.
- VANTEL

Give to get

Friend of mine who goes to 5-10 games every year says he looks like he's added some weight this year as well.
- Nucker101

He is smart defensively for sure but this year he is jumping in more on the O and shooting more.

Give to get
- Bieksa#3

Give Edler

Friend of mine who goes to 5-10 games every year says he looks like he's added some weight this year as well.
- Nucker101

So did Dustin Buffoonland

Give Edler
- VANTEL

Oilers would det do that. I bet Edler would wave for Edm

So did Dustin Buffoonland
- Bieksa#3

Oilers would det do that. I bet Edler would wave for Edm
- Bieksa#3

I was driving around town today and you can not drive 2city blocks without finding a construction site. Having 6 month of winter has its advantages. Maybe Edler is tired of trying to drive around this ridiculous city too.

I was driving around town today and you can not drive 2city blocks without finding a construction site. Having 6 month of winter has its advantages. Maybe Edler is tired of trying to drive around this ridiculous city too.
- VANTEL

Sorry man, but after this past winter, I'll gladly take construction over constant white outs.