Oh plus the wife giving BJ's during the 2nd intermission.
- thundachunk

thats mighty kind of you...where's the line form?

Disagree.... He's gotta' be first call when you need a 2nd round pick.
- rugdnit

To be fair, the EG deal looks much better after seeing Hall traded straight up for Larsson.

To be fair, the EG deal looks much better after seeing Hall traded straight up for Larsson.
- golfingsince

yup. Benning would be crucified if he made the Hall or Subban trades.

He's drunk
- VANTEL

Who isn't?

Disagree.... He's gotta' be first call when you need a 2nd round pick.
- rugdnit

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...s/pdisplay.php?pid=176005

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...s/pdisplay.php?pid=171592

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...s/pdisplay.php?pid=176326

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...s/pdisplay.php?pid=187555

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...s/pdisplay.php?pid=177582

These are the top 5 second rounders it gets worse after this.

To be fair, the EG deal looks much better after seeing Hall traded straight up for Larsson.
- golfingsince

I don't agree with that rationalization.
The deal was done and may have caused Edmonton to overpay. If it was done in reverse order would you feel the same? Or if the oilers deal never happened?

I don't agree with that rationalization.
The deal was done and may have caused Edmonton to overpay. If it was done in reverse order would you feel the same? Or if the oilers deal never happened?
- Scooby_Doo

I was ok with the deal when it happened, and understood the need.
It feels better knowing that Edmonton overpaid, but they're rich (in talent) and can afford to overpay, so...

when they sign Lucic and Demers it will help Oiler fans get over it.
Hall for Lucic, Demers and Larson is easier to swallow.

I was ok with the deal when it happened, and understood the need.
It feels better knowing that Edmonton overpaid, but they're rich (in talent) and can afford to overpay, so...

when they sign Lucic and Demers it will help Oiler fans get over it.
Hall for Lucic, Demers and Larson is easier to swallow.
- dbot

It shouldn't mak by hem feel better

STAMKOS!!!!




That poop just keeps on giving.....

It shouldn't mak by hem feel better
- VANTEL

if they get the players they're expected to, they make the playoffs this year (don't think i've ever predicted that before).
making the playoffs for the first time in a decade will make the fans happy.

I was ok with the deal when it happened, and understood the need.
It feels better knowing that Edmonton overpaid, but they're rich (in talent) and can afford to overpay, so...

when they sign Lucic and Demers it will help Oiler fans get over it.
Hall for Lucic, Demers and Larson is easier to swallow.
- dbot

Larsson has way more upside than Gudbranson.
In fact, Gudbranson could be another Girardi type that fizzles away and becomes useless in todays NHL. I hope not, but there is a lot more downside risk to Gudbranson than there is for upside potential.

I don't agree with that rationalization.
The deal was done and may have caused Edmonton to overpay. If it was done in reverse order would you feel the same? Or if the oilers deal never happened?
- Scooby_Doo

What difference does it make? The deals have been made so I thinks it's fair to compare and critique regardless order of consummation.......

I don't agree with that rationalization.
The deal was done and may have caused Edmonton to overpay. If it was done in reverse order would you feel the same? Or if the oilers deal never happened?
- Scooby_Doo

It seems to me that most of these deals would be interwoven. It just shows how high the market is on D. Amazing that Nashville seemed to get the best deal.

I much prefer drafting Juolevi than the EG deal, but to me at least the Hall trade made it more palatable.

Larsson has way more upside than Gudbranson.
In fact, Gudbranson could be another Girardi type that fizzles away and becomes useless in todays NHL. I hope not, but there is a lot more downside risk to Gudbranson than there is for upside potential.
- Scooby_Doo

I agree for sure, but Hall is a bonafide top line winger. We gave up a prospect and a 2nd.

Larsson has way more upside than Gudbranson.
In fact, Gudbranson could be another Girardi type that fizzles away and becomes useless in todays NHL. I hope not, but there is a lot more downside risk to Gudbranson than there is for upside potential.
- Scooby_Doo

And Larsson may never achieve his upside.....lots of speculation there scoob.....

What difference does it make? The deals have been made so I thinks it's fair to compare and critique regardless order of consummation.......
- chompsey

I don't agree with that. Just because someone comes along and makes a more stupid trade, that doesn't make our trade seem less stupid.

Larsson has way more upside than Gudbranson.
In fact, Gudbranson could be another Girardi type that fizzles away and becomes useless in todays NHL. I hope not, but there is a lot more downside risk to Gudbranson than there is for upside potential.
- Scooby_Doo

yeah. i am ok with Gudbrason topping out as a 3-4 Dman.

It seems to me that most of these deals would be interwoven. It just shows how high the market is on D. Amazing that Nashville seemed to get the best deal.

I much prefer drafting Juolevi than the EG deal, but to me at least the Hall trade made it more palatable.
- golfingsince

Trollfest

And Larsson may never achieve his upside.....lots of speculation there scoob.....
- chompsey

And McCann might win the Art Ross.

I don't agree with that. Just because someone comes along and makes a more stupid trade, that doesn't make our trade seem less stupid.
- Scooby_Doo

Doesn't that indicate market prices are high?
Larsen cost more (but the Oilers could afford it) and Gudbranson cost quite a bit (prospect and a 2nd)

I don't agree with that. Just because someone comes along and makes a more stupid trade, that doesn't make our trade seem less stupid.
- Scooby_Doo

You could use that rationale for every deal ever made then....

And McCann might win the Art Ross.
- Scooby_Doo

The 5th rounder the Canucks got in the deal may win the Norris

Trollfest
- VanHockeyGuy

These really are your finest moments on HB. It's more meaningful than anything else you contribute.

yeah. i am ok with Gudbrason topping out as a 3-4 Dman.
- dbot

Which would be a win if McCann doesn't have a long career in a top 6 roll. But if he becomes and 60-70 point guy, then we got bent over again by the cats.

Doesn't that indicate market prices are high?
Larsen cost more (but the Oilers could afford it) and Gudbranson cost quite a bit (prospect and a 2nd)
- dbot

It might just mean Benning and Chiarelli have no clue what they're doing.