Yea but ROR, Reinhart, Bogo, Kulikov and Okposo are all slow so does it really matter?
- ImThatGuy

Oilers win: silence
Oilers lose: THEY IS SLOW

Florida win: told you
Florida loss: THEY IS SLOW

https://www.diebytheblade...profile-carter-yakemchuk/
Right here at 11 if still on the boards.

It's a variable decision you can't make without information.

Emotionally I want 11 because I have a little draft tradition and having 11 is more fun. To keep the pipeline healthy it also makes more sense to me to get a younger kid at 11 and send out a 19/20 year old instead.

But you're looking for a top 6 wing or a top 9 center, and depending on the team, their caps and their pools, you have no idea what they want back.

So, I demand a trade using a prospect or pick, but I prefer keeping the pick.
- TheSabresTaco

Of course and it won't be easy for Adams either way IMO

https://www.diebytheblade.com/2024-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-carter-yakemchuk/
Right here at 11 if still on the boards.
- Buff36

Yakemchuk would fill a major organizational need.

Problem is I believe the number one asset teams will ask for in a trade, that is not on the NHL roster, is the 11th overall pick.

https://www.nytimes.com/a...erId=6977793&redirected=1

Yakemchuk would fill a major organizational need.

Problem is I believe the number one asset teams will ask for in a trade, that is not on the NHL roster, is the 11th overall pick.
- kingcong39

Agreed, if he deals it I hope it's for more than a rental.

Yakemchuk would fill a major organizational need.

Problem is I believe the number one asset teams will ask for in a trade, that is not on the NHL roster, is the 11th overall pick.
- kingcong39

if that's what it takes then so be it. just dont be a rental

Damn it!
- Buff36

- Hank Balling

Oh my!

- washedup20

Oh myyyyyyyyy!

- Hank Balling

Boss ✋️! There will always be another Lion Eater 🦁

when you miss the playoffs for a 13th straight season and the focal point of your posts every day is to blame the 9th best goalie (gaa) in the nhl, a sport where the best 16 teams get in, you are probably looking at the wrong end of the telescope

if that's what it takes then so be it. just dont be a rental
- TheSabresTaco

Why not?

Why not?
- sbroads24

you dont see 11th overall for a rental player as bad value?

when you miss the playoffs for a 13th straight season and the focal point of your posts every day is to blame the 9th best goalie (gaa) in the nhl, a sport where the best 16 teams get in, you are probably looking at the wrong end of the telescope
- homiedclown

Is there one person here blaming UPL for our failures this year? Honestly asking because that's smooth brain poop.

I hate him and still accept he did well.

you dont see 11th overall for a rental player as bad value?
- TheSabresTaco

Is drafting 11th OA more important than the team making the playoffs?

What is the highest priority for the organization?

Is drafting 11th OA more important than the team making the playoffs?

What is the highest priority for the organization?
- washedup20

Making the playoffs and sustaining that. Shouldn't have to use 11 to get that, there are plenty of players available that can help get us to the playoffs.

you dont see 11th overall for a rental player as bad value?
- TheSabresTaco

11OA for Konecny?

Yes no?

Making the playoffs and sustaining that. Shouldn't have to use 11 to get that, there are plenty of players available that can help get us to the playoffs.
- Buff36

It might.

He legally has to give it to Alex Lyon.
- washedup20

you dont see 11th overall for a rental player as bad value?
- TheSabresTaco

I see having the #1 prospect pool while wasting Dahlin/Thompson/Tuch prime as bad value

It might.
- washedup20

Hope not, but hopefully a good player that leaves a mark than if he doesn't re-sign.

Is there one person here blaming UPL for our failures this year? Honestly asking because that's smooth brain poop.

I hate him and still accept he did well.
- TheSabresTaco

You didn’t notice when every, and I mean every, goal was the absolute worst goalieing this poster had ever seen? That guy 100% blames him for the failure and considers him a bad goalie.

Hope not, but hopefully a good player that leaves a mark than if he doesn't re-sign.
- Buff36

Adams and Terry don't feel any pressure so it won't be used to improve the team now, only help sell the idea of a brighter future.

If the ultimate goal is to actually win, not have conversations about winning in the future - 11OA needs to be in play.