Richard Cloutier: Oilers Rumor: Deal to Acquire Barkov

Great now we aren't getting barkov. Can't leave well enough alone!

Now to read the blog

Pred's are gonna be ballz deep for Barkov.

I would have to think by looking at the teams in the top 5 that A) they will not want to make the Oilers better or give them a higher pick, and B) I would have to think it costs way more then that to get into the top 5 but that is just my $0.02

Pred's are gonna be ballz deep for Barkov.
- poisondhearts37

The deal proposed is actually reasonable. I wonder If we throw in a second rounder they really listen?

Barkov has military duty apparently. He won't be in the lineup. Regardless he should be given one more year in Finland and then a year in the ahl. He won't be 18 for a while. Almost the youngest in the draft.

The deal proposed is actually reasonable. I wonder If we throw in a second rounder they really listen?
- ystoil

Pred's arent that kind of team though. They know that Barkov is something that they need really bad. They dont pick Top 5 often as we all know. They arent gonna sacrifice that piece to go down and get a lesser player just have another 1st rounder next year. Esp since EDM is improving. Could very well make the playoffs next year. And once your in you never know whats going to happen. Could take series and then that 1st rounder is even worse. Preds dont really gamble that way. Barkov is theyre guy and for them to sacrifice that, they would need to take on the 7th pick and prolly some sort of quality roster player. And if someone is willing to offer that up. Then the Preds really know Barkov is speical and still prolly turn the deal down. I think EDM is just gonna pick at 7th or move it for a player from another team.

Barkov has military duty apparently. He won't be in the lineup. Regardless he should be given one more year in Finland and then a year in the ahl. He won't be 18 for a while. Almost the youngest in the draft.
- ystoil

Hes not gonna be a player to play AHL. Another year or two in Finland then its NHL time.

buffalo will get him before the Oilers we have lots of players to move and picks

Barkov has military duty apparently. He won't be in the lineup. Regardless he should be given one more year in Finland and then a year in the ahl. He won't be 18 for a while. Almost the youngest in the draft.
- ystoil

Source?

Pred's arent that kind of team though. They know that Barkov is something that they need really bad. They dont pick Top 5 often as we all know. They arent gonna sacrifice that piece to go down and get a lesser player just have another 1st rounder next year. Esp since EDM is improving. Could very well make the playoffs next year. And once your in you never know whats going to happen. Could take series and then that 1st rounder is even worse. Preds dont really gamble that way. Barkov is theyre guy and for them to sacrifice that, they would need to take on the 7th pick and prolly some sort of quality roster player. And if someone is willing to offer that up. Then the Preds really know Barkov is speical and still prolly turn the deal down. I think EDM is just gonna pick at 7th or move it for a player from another team.
- poisondhearts37

Hyptohetically speaking. If I knew we were getting a solid fill in centre, say brad Richards if he's bought out, I'd REALLY think about adding a roster player to move up. That's my opinion of course and I don't expect other oiler fans to agree.

Maybe this works.

Paajarvi 7th and 37 th for their fourth and a pick.

We really do need that big centre and I can almost guarantee it's not coming by trading.

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- freelancer

Hockeybuzz

buffalo will get him before the Oilers we have lots of players to move and picks
- gerbe75pts

Eh! You wieners stay out of this!

Hockeybuzz
- ystoil

2 1sts for one 1st? - When did Brian Burke become the Oilers GM?

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- freelancer

All those scandanavian counties have the military duty. Might even have to wait two years.

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- freelancer

here some info ..

http://hfboards.hockeysfu...read.php?t=1271145&page=7


post 159 - w/e

- freelancer

Barkov has military duty apparently. He won't be in the lineup. Regardless he should be given one more year in Finland and then a year in the ahl. He won't be 18 for a while. Almost the youngest in the draft.
- ystoil

Every finnish male must serve one year in the army (They do it while playing) that is the only issue in drafting Barkov.


If you can call it that. Watching him get a 70% FO win % and dominate the WJC as still one of the youngest guys there will be enough satisfaction.

Ristolainen is currently doing his duty btw, as his older age has let him do it early.

Barkov at 17 and one of the youngest guys in the draft is actually hurtful in that he must fulfill that obligation despite his NHL readiness.

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- freelancer

The Finnish Court of Law...

2 1sts for one 1st? - When did Brian Burke become the Oilers GM?
- TheGame316

when dealing in the top 5, yes it will cost you a lot. however oil could suck again and give up a good pick next season obviously

Every finnish male must serve one year in the army (They do it while playing) that is the only issue in drafting Barkov.


If you can call it that. Watching him get a 70% FO win % and dominate the WJC as still one of the youngest guys there will be enough satisfaction.

Ristolainen is currently doing his duty btw, as his older age has let him do it early.

Barkov at 17 and one of the youngest guys in the draft is actually hurtful in that he must fulfill that obligation despite his NHL readiness.
- AdamFrench

And for these reasons I'm willing to do a Brian Burke trade for this player.

The Finnish Court of Law...
- AdamFrench

Well when you put it like that...

In other news, have you had a chance to see this yet French?
http://www.thescore.com/h...agreement-to-sell-coyotes

Well when you put it like that...

In other news, have you had a chance to see this yet French?
http://www.thescore.com/h...agreement-to-sell-coyotes
- freelancer

Seen it every year, call me when it happens. At least they have Maloney locked in.