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RatedR80
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 10.17.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:34 AM ET
I'm saying anything all of you already, but GOD DAMN does McDavid need some legit wingers!!! I know Kassian is suspended, but that left side.

It's actually painful watching him play with and cycle through Gagner, Archibald and Chiasson right now.

- As_I_See_It


I’m not expecting much tomorrow but it would sure be nice if Holland got him a winger and I’m not talking about Ennis either
RatedR80
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 10.17.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:35 AM ET
Green to the Oilers for Brodziak and a conditional pick
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:37 AM ET
Green to the Oilers for Brodziak and a conditional pick
- RatedR80

Depending on the pick and conditions, I like that deal. Green still has some real solid underlying numbers and his skill is evident- though age is still a thing.
RatedR80
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 10.17.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:38 AM ET
Depending on the pick and conditions, I like that deal. Green still has some real solid underlying numbers and his skill is evident- though age is still a thing.
- MaximumBone


Isn’t salary cap a thing here? Ok I guess it’s safe to assume there is something else in the works here....maybe Holland is moving a D out?
JLO961
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Location: MTL, QC
Joined: 01.16.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:38 AM ET
It is an absolute outrage that this organization puts these two plugs on the ice with McDavid! If I'm in McDavid's camp I am screaming at the Edmonton Oilers management after this one. All he did was back check and after 5 kicked passes by his crap wingers, all he did was shoot. Wanna know why he had so many shots on goal tonight? Because he knows how bad his wingers suck.

Sure they won, but what a disrespectful message to send to the best player in the world.
They have to fix this.
RatedR80
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 10.17.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:40 AM ET
Isn’t salary cap a thing here? Ok I guess it’s safe to assume there is something else in the works here....maybe Holland is moving a D out?
- RatedR80


Wings are retaining 50% of his cap so that makes more sense
Oilers4Life14
Detroit Red Wings
Location: ON
Joined: 03.06.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:40 AM ET
Depending on the pick and conditions, I like that deal. Green still has some real solid underlying numbers and his skill is evident- though age is still a thing.
- MaximumBone


4th in 2020, 3rd in 2021 if he Edmonton makes the final four and he plays 50% of games.


It's uhm... confusing.
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:41 AM ET
It is an absolute outrage that this organization puts these two plugs on the ice with McDavid! If I'm in McDavid's camp I am screaming at the Edmonton Oilers management after this one. All he did was back check and after 5 kicked passes by his crap wingers, all he did was shoot. Wanna know why he had so many shots on goal tonight? Because he knows how bad his wingers suck.

Sure they won, but what a disrespectful message to send to the best player in the world.
They have to fix this.

- JLO961

What alternative would you have preferred? Benson? Archibald? Breaking up perhaps the league's best line since being put together?
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:41 AM ET
4th in 2020, 3rd in 2021 if he Edmonton makes the final four and he plays 50% of games.


It's uhm... confusing.

- Oilers4Life14

I love niche conditions like this
Oilers4Life14
Detroit Red Wings
Location: ON
Joined: 03.06.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:41 AM ET
It is an absolute outrage that this organization puts these two plugs on the ice with McDavid! If I'm in McDavid's camp I am screaming at the Edmonton Oilers management after this one. All he did was back check and after 5 kicked passes by his crap wingers, all he did was shoot. Wanna know why he had so many shots on goal tonight? Because he knows how bad his wingers suck.

Sure they won, but what a disrespectful message to send to the best player in the world.
They have to fix this.

- JLO961


That's what happenes when a player is suspended and the other player (Archibald) has insane chemistry with Sheahan.

Something will happen tomorrow, calm down.
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:42 AM ET
4th in 2020, 3rd in 2021 if he Edmonton makes the final four and he plays 50% of games.


It's uhm... confusing.

- Oilers4Life14


Very nice.
Wildschwein
New York Islanders
Joined: 11.17.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:42 AM ET
I love niche conditions like this
- MaximumBone


You like it, yes?
RatedR80
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 10.17.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:42 AM ET
The only way we are getting a top 6 winger now is by moving a contract in return....even at 50% retained we are tight against the cap
Oilers4Life14
Detroit Red Wings
Location: ON
Joined: 03.06.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:43 AM ET
I love niche conditions like this
- MaximumBone


I just don't under the purpose

So basically a 2020 4th, unless Mike Green has a time machine and plays like he did in 2010.

I mean maybe for depth but like...

Man.
Oilers4Life14
Detroit Red Wings
Location: ON
Joined: 03.06.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:44 AM ET
The only way we are getting a top 6 winger now is by moving a contract in return....even at 50% retained we are tight against the cap
- RatedR80


Can we trade Russell? Maybe he has something for Neal.

Could also see someone going back for Ennis.
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:45 AM ET
You like it, yes?
- Wildschwein

Yeah. Green isn't an amazing player and I'll wait to see if this deal is a precursor for another one (Larsson or Benning, perhaps) before stating anything too definitive. At worst, he's a veteran guy that has done pretty well in some tough minutes on the worst team in years.
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:46 AM ET
I just don't under the purpose

So basically a 2020 4th, unless Mike Green has a time machine and plays like he did in 2010.

I mean maybe for depth but like...

Man.

- Oilers4Life14

D depth and likely a precursor to another move where they send a D out for a forward. Ah, and "veteran presence" for whatever that may be worth.
ChonDerry
Location: Bedlamton, AB
Joined: 04.06.2016

Feb 24 @ 12:46 AM ET
Don't worry, gonna bring in Cheechoo on the cheap-choo for Connor help
RatedR80
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 10.17.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:46 AM ET
Can we trade Russell? Maybe he has something for Neal.

Could also see someone going back for Ennis.

- Oilers4Life14


Lots can happen between now and the deadline
JLO961
Season Ticket Holder
Edmonton Oilers
Location: MTL, QC
Joined: 01.16.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:48 AM ET
What alternative would you have preferred? Benson? Archibald? Breaking up perhaps the league's best line since being put together?
- MaximumBone


You're right that it's a tough decision because they have no wingers, but it was so frustrating to watch. Chiasson is disgusting to watch, so brutal. I don't think Draisaitl could handle the defensive load with the other crap wingers, but Nuge can. I'd probably give Connor one of those guys (Drai or Yammer). 8/12 fwds on our team are just not good enough hockey players. That won't cut it.
RatedR80
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 10.17.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:51 AM ET
You're right that it's a tough decision because they have no wingers, but it was so frustrating to watch. Chiasson is disgusting to watch, so brutal. I don't think Draisaitl could handle the defensive load with the other crap wingers, but Nuge can. I'd probably give Connor one of those guys (Drai or Yammer). 8/12 fwds on our team are just not good enough hockey players. That won't cut it.
- JLO961


You don’t break up the hottest line in the league....it’s up to Holland to get Connor some help
Oilers4Life14
Detroit Red Wings
Location: ON
Joined: 03.06.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:52 AM ET
D depth and likely a precursor to another move where they send a D out for a forward. Ah, and "veteran presence" for whatever that may be worth.
- MaximumBone


I don't mind if Larsson gets moved if I'm being frank.

Also the first could be moved for a good winger with term. Lots to do.
Oilers4Life14
Detroit Red Wings
Location: ON
Joined: 03.06.2013

Feb 24 @ 12:52 AM ET
You're right that it's a tough decision because they have no wingers, but it was so frustrating to watch. Chiasson is disgusting to watch, so brutal. I don't think Draisaitl could handle the defensive load with the other crap wingers, but Nuge can. I'd probably give Connor one of those guys (Drai or Yammer). 8/12 fwds on our team are just not good enough hockey players. That won't cut it.
- JLO961


Stop
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:53 AM ET
You're right that it's a tough decision because they have no wingers, but it was so frustrating to watch. Chiasson is disgusting to watch, so brutal. I don't think Draisaitl could handle the defensive load with the other crap wingers, but Nuge can. I'd probably give Connor one of those guys (Drai or Yammer). 8/12 fwds on our team are just not good enough hockey players. That won't cut it.
- JLO961

I agree with the general premise that McDavid needs better wingers, but I don't think 8/12 aren't good enough to be in the NHL (if that's what you mean). I think 8/12 are currently being forced to play above their ability. All of Sheahan, Archibald, Haas and Chiasson are appropriately slotted as 4th liners. The void that is our 3rd line is probably the biggest problem for me.
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Feb 24 @ 12:55 AM ET
@KurtLeavins
As we reported at The Cult earlier today, Mike Green had a modified NTC. Submitted a list of 10 teams he would say “yes” to. Wanted to come to the #Oilers and Edmonton. Very good acquisition, excellent price tag.


Well that's endearing
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