Hamhuis and Vrbata have been coveted as the consensus in top 10 rentals for a long long time.
- Codes1087

Hammer yes.
Vrby, not so much.

The market will dictate what players are worth.
I don't think we'll so as many 1st rounders offered up for rentals this year.

the cream of the crop
- Codes1087

that threaten to start cheering for other teams.

double poop
- A_SteamingLombardi

Out of excitement or anger?

Out of excitement or anger?
- CanuckDon

getting a 2nd for Vrbata could evacuate my bowels for a week.

Reaves getting 3 games for this hit is ABSOLUTE garbage. Player safety is a freaking joke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbGImeqevw
- Codes1087

0:10 - 0:14 is hard to watch

0:10 - 0:14 is hard to watch
- RonPielep

Yeah, that was pretty ugly. But I don't think there was really any intent to injury on the play

Yeah, that was pretty ugly. But I don't think there was really any intent to injury on the play
- PetrolSexual

Definitely one of those situations where the player put himself in a very vulnerable (and stupid) position and Reaves did the wrong thing by not lightening up on the hit.

Yeah, that was pretty ugly. But I don't think there was really any intent to injury on the play
- PetrolSexual

Looks like his head hits right on the frame of the glass.
I assume that has less give than the glass itself.
Ugly indeed.
I have no problem with the suspension.

the cream of the crap
- Codes1087

Fixed

So has anyone changed teams yet? or are they waiting until Mar.1st?
- A_SteamingLombardi

As soon as JB gets a 5-7 round for Vrbata we should see the Phucker show and sky is falling hysteria...so might be a little before the 1st of March

Man have the oilers ever sucked at picking first overalls. McJesus was their only good pick. If they were to pick the second person in every draft but last year their team would be so much different.

Hammy - definitely search for best possible deal to places he is willing to go. Target future top 3 forwards or top 2 defense in terms of prospects and/or picks. Salary holdback if deal gets better.

Vrby - if anyone on his willing to go to list wants him, then gift him away. He is replaceable from within. Salary holdback if deal gets better.

Burrows - He is still a player I like on the team, but with his salary dollars, if a deal makes sense, and he is willing to move, take it and look for FA signing

Hansen - Should keep one of Hansen or Burrows. Would rather keep Hansen, but depends on what the action dictates

Vey - see Vrby - does he fit with team given Etem/Granlund adds?

Edler - Keep, he is core to the team - unless of course there is a 1/2 D prospect (or Stamkos) coming back.

Bartkowski - If they are not re-signing, they grab what you can - if you can. I don't see him as being the worst thing that can happen on this team. I like him as a 6/7. If it ever clicks his upside is much better than that.

Sbisa - I don't see him being moved

Prust/Higgins - take what you can. If both Burrows and Hansen are moved, then maybe keep Higgy

Rest of the NHLers should be kept unless needed to land top prospect/pick, but don't move Hutton/Horvat.

Prospects - be prepared to through any prospect in for upgraded picks/prospects. I would hate to see Boeser, McCann or Virtanen leaving though.

Stewart - future HOF power forward - Absolutely must hang onto this guy

As soon as JB gets a 5-7 round for Vrbata we should see the Phucker show and sky is falling hysteria...so might be a little before the 1st of March
- Makita

lol...the PHucker show...

Man have the oilers ever sucked at picking first overalls. McJesus was their only good pick. If they were to pick the second person in every draft but last year their team would be so much different.
- pker2theend

Ryan Murray, Landeskog and Seguin

vs

Yak, Nuge and Hall

isn't making the Oilers any more of a contender today. Not to mention hindsight is 20/20 so the whole notion of this concept is pointless.

Man have the oilers ever sucked at picking first overalls. McJesus was their only good pick. If they were to pick the second person in every draft but last year their team would be so much different.
- pker2theend

He fell right into their laps. Even Maggie the Monkey would have got that one right

As soon as JB gets a 5-7 round for Vrbata we should see the Phucker show and sky is falling hysteria...so might be a little before the 1st of March
- Makita

Assuming that is what he has planned. None of us really know.....but the assumed consensus on HB is that Vrbatta and Hammer are going to be gone.

So what if he does neither and something else instead? Is there gonna be a virtual riot here? simply because he didnt do what people expected him too? Let's just wait the 5 days and see what happens. Then we can assess and set roster pairings for next season instead of on a trade by trade basis.

Maybe just maybe the man has a heart and wont trade vrbatta seeing as his baby is due at the same time. Maybe he plans to resign hammer and shows allegiance to him for decreased salary. Perhaps there is moves planned for draft time instead. Bottom line....just wait and see in 5 days and go from there.

Ryan Murray, Landeskog and Seguin

vs

Yak, Nuge and Hall

isn't making the Oilers any more of a contender today. Not to mention hindsight is 20/20 so the whole notion of this concept is pointless.
- RonPielep

It would make them at least contend for the play offs.

Man have the oilers ever sucked at picking first overalls. McJesus was their only good pick. If they were to pick the second person in every draft but last year their team would be so much different.
- pker2theend

I had to look it up...

2010 - 1st Taylor, 2nd Tyler
2011 - 1st RNH, 2nd Landeskog
2012 - 1st Nail, 2nd Ryan Murray
2013 - picked Nurse 7th
2014 - picked Draisatl 3rd
2015 - McDavid.

I dunno. I like Hall and think Tyler was very immature. Might note have worked on a young team like Edm.

I like RNH too, especially this year when he seemed more well-rounded and strong on the stick. Although i accept he is a bit redundant now.

Murray over Nail?. Bit a of a wash imo.
With hindsight their was a lot of great Dmen to take in the 1st round. This was the year they should have traded down.

As soon as JB gets a 5-7 round for Vrbata we should see the Phucker show and sky is falling hysteria...so might be a little before the 1st of March
- Makita

Is that Linden poster one of Nuckers alternate accounts. He has only shown up when Phucker joins. I think he is Phucker uncensored

Assuming that is what he has planned. None of us really know.....but the assumed consensus on HB is that Vrbatta and Hammer are going to be gone.

So what if he does neither and something else instead? Is there gonna be a virtual riot here? simply because he didnt do what people expected him too? Let's just wait the 5 days and see what happens. Then we can assess and set roster pairings for next season instead of on a trade by trade basis.

Maybe just maybe the man has a heart and wont trade vrbatta seeing as his baby is due at the same time. Maybe he plans to resign hammer and shows allegiance to him for decreased salary. Perhaps there is moves planned for draft time instead. Bottom line....just wait and see in 5 days and go from there.
- SMBDragon

Vrbata staying, Hammer going to LA E5

0:10 - 0:14 is hard to watch
- RonPielep

He see's numbers for a long long time which is what I dislike. 3 games is not enough IMO. Boarding hits like that are the worst. D-men are so vulnerable in those dump-ins, the last thing they need is that bullpoop

VAN has let other 29 teams know they are open for business on: Vey, Bartkowski, Kenins, Cracknell, Higgins, Prust and Weber.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 24, 2016

Vey and Kenins are RFA at end of season. Cracknell, Bartkowski, Weber, Prust all UFA at season's end. Higgins has one year remaining.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 24, 2016

VAN has let other 29 teams know they are open for business on: Vey, Bartkowski, Kenins, Cracknell, Higgins, Prust and Weber.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 24, 2016

Vey and Kenins are RFA at end of season. Cracknell, Bartkowski, Weber, Prust all UFA at season's end. Higgins has one year remaining.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 24, 2016

- Codes1087

Hello 29 other teams. Here is our garbage, We will take anything you have to offer.

Hammy - definitely search for best possible deal to places he is willing to go. Target future top 3 forwards or top 2 defense in terms of prospects and/or picks. Salary holdback if deal gets better.

Vrby - if anyone on his willing to go to list wants him, then gift him away. He is replaceable from within. Salary holdback if deal gets better.

Burrows - He is still a player I like on the team, but with his salary dollars, if a deal makes sense, and he is willing to move, take it and look for FA signing

Hansen - Should keep one of Hansen or Burrows. Would rather keep Hansen, but depends on what the action dictates

Vey - see Vrby - does he fit with team given Etem/Granlund adds?

Edler - Keep, he is core to the team - unless of course there is a 1/2 D prospect (or Stamkos) coming back.

Bartkowski - If they are not re-signing, they grab what you can - if you can. I don't see him as being the worst thing that can happen on this team. I like him as a 6/7. If it ever clicks his upside is much better than that.

Sbisa - I don't see him being moved

Prust/Higgins - take what you can. If both Burrows and Hansen are moved, then maybe keep Higgy

Rest of the NHLers should be kept unless needed to land top prospect/pick, but don't move Hutton/Horvat.

Prospects - be prepared to through any prospect in for upgraded picks/prospects. I would hate to see Boeser, McCann or Virtanen leaving though.

Stewart - future HOF power forward - Absolutely must hang onto this guy
- Lostinarink

I agree with you on Burrows. I say Hanson can now fill that role however. I think moving hanson would be stupid.

Vey I suspect is already at his ceiling. Move him somewhere if even the minors in favor of a player we have with more potential. If he's in minors it would be a good contingency plan.

we will find out soon.
it will be interesting to compare the team when JB came on and the one coming into next season in October.

It would make them at least contend for the play offs.
- pker2theend

In your opinion which is founded on nothing but complete speculation... sure. I mean whose to say Seguin ever reaches his full potential if he doesn't get traded to Dallas and play with Benn? All of this kind of hindsight speculation is just silly. We all wish things played out differently at some point or another but going back and saying "look where we'd be if we made these choices differently" is nothing but a futile attempt at convincing ourselves we are in more control of our future than we actually are.