Yes, but then we agreed Vrbata for Sutter +
- Retinalz

We? I would say yes to the trade straight up. If he didn't work out. Young 6'3 center that scores 21 goals would still have more trade value than an aged winger. I don't think Vrbata will score 30 next year unless he is playing with Malkin . He won't score that with Bonino

Yes but getting the higher pick not only makes it easier for us to move up, but also ensuring the guy you want. A bad GM keeps higher picks and hopes the guy he wants to take around 15 is still there around 40.
- Retinalz

I'm not sure if 16 and 24 would get you within the top 5 or 6.

After that I could less about any of those prospects.

Yet Schneider fetches a number 9
- vancity787

Schneider > Eddie Lack and a 33 year old K Bieksa

You have to overpay for first round picks. Not agreeing or disagreeing, but you wouldn't get the 16 th for either one alone
- VANTEL

JB can.

JB can.
- thundachunk

I hope so. If the other GMs can understand him

If Oilers trade for Talbot for the 16 th , then all bets are off and I can see lack getting the 21 st

Schneider > Eddie Lack and a 33 year old K Bieksa
- VANTEL

Lack > lack + bieksa

Jeb Bush just announced his candidacy to run for President. If by some remote chance he wins the US can say that they have officially elected all 3 Stooges

Lack > lack + bieksa
- Redmile247

If Oilers trade for Talbot for the 16 th , then all bets are off and I can see lack getting the 21 st
- VANTEL

I don't see the appeal for Talbot being worth more than lack.

He had a STACKED Defense on the rangers. and his AHL numbers are just OK.

- VANTEL

Just sayin

I don't see the appeal for Talbot being worth more than lack.

He had a STACKED Defense on the rangers. and his AHL numbers are just OK.
- classic321

You would need to ask them

Just sayin
- Redmile247

Funny but true

I don't see the appeal for Talbot being worth more than lack.

He had a STACKED Defense on the rangers. and his AHL numbers are just OK.
- classic321

Scrivens #2

Just seen one offer on Pitt blog Sutter and Pouliot for Vrbata

Just seen one offer on Pitt blog Sutter and Pouliot for Vrbata
- VANTEL

Agree to it, record the convo and send to Betman as proof of a deal done before Pit realizes what happened.

Agree to it, record the convo and send to Betman as proof of a deal done before Pit realizes what happened.
- Linden_4_Capt

No kidding

I'm not sure if 16 and 24 would get you within the top 5 or 6.

After that I could less about any of those prospects.
- classic321

16/23 will not get top 5 - but it can land top 10 and Matthew Barzal

I don't see the appeal for Talbot being worth more than lack.

He had a STACKED Defense on the rangers. and his AHL numbers are just OK.
- classic321

ya know who else is behind a STACKED Defence and also posted very meh AHL numbers??? Corey Crawford

ya know who else is behind a STACKED Defence and also posted very meh AHL numbers??? Corey Crawford
- GloveHandStrong

Time to stack our D

16/23 will not get top 5 - but it can land top 10 and Matthew Barzal
- Retinalz

Edler could land a #10 IMO then you have 10 16 and 23

Edler could land a #10 IMO then you have 10 16 and 23
- VANTEL

a but we want #9, Barzal will likely be gone by then. Trade Vrbata for 2 2nd's and use one with #10 for #9 to guarantee Barzal?

ya know who else is behind a STACKED Defence and also posted very meh AHL numbers??? Corey Crawford
- GloveHandStrong

I'd put Crawford in the top third of the league. He gets A lot of hate because he's not flashy, he's a positional goalie with solid technique. When he's off, he's really off, but I've never seen any goalie not get credit for a good outing. He was great last game.

Time to stack our D
- VANTEL

Exactly. Benning has a goalie issue to sort out, but in no way is this teams issues rooted in goaltending.

To pull more politics for Vantel--

It's the economy* stupid!


*D-Core

I'd put Crawford in the top third of the league. He gets A lot of hate because he's not flashy, he's a positional goalie with solid technique. When he's off, he's really off, but I've never seen any goalie not get credit for a good outing. He was great last game.
- Canuckleafer

He doesn't get near enough credit. I would still rather be in net with Keith and Seabs in front of me than Bieksa and Edler.