Couple of Oiler quick hitters as we touch down in Van -
-Broberg a very good possibility at 8
-If Puljujarvi deal can land a 3line F, they do it, if not they may stand pat
-Benning likely in play - create space for young D
-Connolly should be a prime UFA target for them.

So, Shaw + 2nd for Puljujarvi?

Hudon + Peca + 2nd?
- BashCH

Couple of Oiler quick hitters as we touch down in Van -
-Broberg a very good possibility at 8
-If Puljujarvi deal can land a 3line F, they do it, if not they may stand pat
-Benning likely in play - create space for young D
-Connolly should be a prime UFA target for them.

So, Shaw + 2nd for Puljujarvi?
- BashCH

Habs have lots of those guys.... Armia straight up for Puljujarvi?

I agree... they could possibly buy low, but Hudon + a 2nd is not even close... every team would come with better offers than that
- obie

he's intriging, maybe a change would be good for him.
but I wouldn't give anything of value for him. risk is too high. if he can't crack EDM' lineup and play with Jesus...

maybe McCaron and a 3rd? but like you said, some other team will make a better offer.

Habs have lots of those guys.... Armia straight up for Puljujarvi?
- obie

I'd do it, the kid is still young we never know.

he's intriging, maybe a change would be good for him.
but I wouldn't give anything of value for him. risk is too high. if he can't crack EDM' lineup and play with Jesus...

maybe McCaron and a 3rd? but like you said, some other team will make a better offer.
- fidopro

Nobody wants McCarron, Hudon, Peca, Weise, Reilly and Deslauriers... all would clear waivers with zero teams even considering putting in a claim

I think Lehkonen or Armia + one of the 2nd rounders probably gets it done

I'd do it, the kid is still young we never know.
- BashCH

I agree, small price to pay for a guy who had "elite" potential 3 years ago

Nobody wants McCarron, Hudon, Peca, Weise, Reilly and Deslauriers... all would clear waivers with zero teams even considering putting in a claim

I think Lehkonen or Armia + one of the 2nd rounders probably gets it done
- obie

like I said, I wouldn't give anything of value. pass. this has Yakupov written all over it

like I said, I wouldn't give anything of value. pass. this has Yakupov written all over it
- fidopro

Or Dylan Strome...

Or Dylan Strome...
- BashCH

Exactly... and if all they're gambling is a 3rd line winger + a 2nd round pick, do it!!

Or Dylan Strome...
- BashCH

Strome wasn't traded for a 3rd liner

Strome wasn't traded for a 3rd liner
- fidopro

Well, it's Edmonton...they traded Taylor Hall for a 2nd pair defensive defenseman...

Well, it's Edmonton...they traded Taylor Hall for a 2nd pair defensive defenseman...
- BashCH

I think those days are over.

Wow! ... some GM's should be brought in the backyard and put out of their misery.
- Garfield512

Chuck Fletcher

Chuck Fletcher


- Mashadar

brutal. may be an opportunity for MB

he's intriging, maybe a change would be good for him.
but I wouldn't give anything of value for him. risk is too high. if he can't crack EDM' lineup and play with Jesus...

maybe McCaron and a 3rd? but like you said, some other team will make a better offer.
- fidopro

That's what I think also ... he does looks like an interesting "project" but I'm just not sure what Bergevin would be ready to give up for him.

Surely they have some scouting reports on him ... the physical skills are obviously there but what kind of mental determination does he have and how hard does he train and practice to get better, etc.

The best example would be Gallagher, Shaw and Domi types of players vs Chucky, Semin and Drouin ... it could be argued that the latter have superior skills but who would you prefer to have on your team during the playoffs?

I get that you need a mix of player types in a team but one must never overlook the mental aspect of a player ... we as armchair GM's don't have access to this information unfortunately.

Chuck Fletcher


- Mashadar

I guess he's the new Peter Chiarelli ... dubious distinction.

That's what I think also ... he does looks like an interesting "project" but I'm just not sure what Bergevin would be ready to give up for him.

Surely they have some scouting reports on him ... the physical skills are obviously there but what kind of mental determination does he have and how hard does he train and practice to get better, etc.

The best example would be Gallagher, Shaw and Domi types of players vs Chucky, Semin and Drouin ... it could be argued that the latter have superior skills but who would you prefer to have on your team during the playoffs?

I get that you need a mix of player types in a team but one must never overlook the mental aspect of a player ... we as armchair GM's don't have access to this information unfortunately.
- Garfield512

Maybe he really finds his game in Montreal and has himself a Chad Kilger like career! Wouldn't that be something?

Maybe he really finds his game in Montreal and has himself a Chad Kilger like career! Wouldn't that be something?
- obie

Anything can happen ... as I said I'm just not sure what to make of him.

Anything can happen ... as I said I'm just not sure what to make of him.
- Garfield512

Hard to say... had surgery on both hips in May too, didn't he?

Edler 3 more years in Vancouver... Jordie Benn is probably loving this, he's gonna be the best dman in FA!!

Hard to say... had surgery on both hips in May too, didn't he?
- obie

Didn't know that ... reason more not to give up the farm for him.

Mikhail Grabovski retires
https://www.rds.ca/hockey...ent-sa-retraite-1.6829306

I'm all verklempt ...

Ek wearing a "I may be wrong but I doubt it" shirt is priceless.

Mikhail Grabovski retires
https://www.rds.ca/hockey...ent-sa-retraite-1.6829306

I'm all verklempt ...
- Garfield512