Comedy gold out of Edmonton

[KennyBanyeah]

Actually, I think the other way around - I don't think THAT highly of Z-Bad and Cowen - sure the first rounder is nice but I think Jared Cowen would rot in Edmonton - he'd need to be in a better environment than that - Z-Bad is a nice player and he might really get it all together but I think they need a little better package in return and the Sens need defensive help too so the fit isn't that great between the two teams

But I agree in the general sense that I don't think teams should be giving up that much for Taylor Hall

The way Zibanejad has looked for the last couple of weeks and how he is progressing (same with Cowen to a degree), I wouldn't even do Zib + 2015 top 10 pick for Hall. Hall doesn't put Ottawa over the top so why give 2 or 3 really good pieces for one guy who is starting to look a little like a coach killer.

Just to add a little perspective, Zibanejad has 3 less points than Hall this year on a team with less offensive firepower surrounding him. And he's just starting to really learn the NHL game and get quality minutes.

 

[dash]

That's a tough one but if I'm Nashville I'd certainly think about it. Still have Josi and Weber on the back end and add a top flight scorer.

I think it's something you keep on the backburner until you see what Nashville does in the playoffs this year. If they struggle to score goals and are eliminated in the 1st or 2nd round, maybe you re-visit the discussion.

/In any event, the Oil should wait until the playoffs are over and have 29 teams in the trade discussion.

 

[Cobiemonster]

The way Zibanejad has looked for the last couple of weeks and how he is progressing (same with Cowen to a degree), I wouldn't even do Zib + 2015 top 10 pick for Hall. Hall doesn't put Ottawa over the top so why give 2 or 3 really good pieces for one guy who is starting to look a little like a coach killer.

Just to add a little perspective, Zibanejad has 3 less points than Hall this year on a team with less offensive firepower surrounding him. And he's just starting to really learn the NHL game and get quality minutes.

I also think that's part of the reason why you don't make the deal because Taylor Hall doesn't put you over the top, so you keep the assets as you said

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

JVR + Gardiner for Hall.

 

[dash]

JVR + Gardiner for Hall.

So the Leafs want to fleece both Alberta teams?

 

[mattola]

Luongo and Booth for Hall

 

[dash]

Luongo and Booth for Hall

I thought it was Luongo for Couturier + Eberle...

 

[mattola]

I thought it was Luongo for Couturier + Eberle...

trying to be fair and realistic here Dash. cmon man

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

So the Leafs want to fleece both Alberta teams?

I sincerely hope you're referring to the Gilmour trade and not a certain Burke-era deal...

But yes.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Luongo and Booth for Hall

Thats terrible value for the Islansers.

 

[pixburgher66]

One for one swap - Taylor Hall for Seth Jones - I think Poile has a chuckle and hangs up on MacT, what do you guys think?

I dunno...I'd consider that one if I'm the Preds. That said, he's not a center, which would benefit the Preds more. But you see, that's more in the realm of trade possibilities. I put Olli Maatta on a similar level to Seth Jones (less offensive production, but still on a similar talent level), and the deal "proposed" was him and three other valuable assets.

 

[dash]

"aquality" snicker

 

[dash]

The above will appear in Thursday's Edmonton Sun...

 

[forty_three]

The above will appear in Thursday's Edmonton Sun...

On Friday, I will have an ad in the Edmonton Sun.

It will read:
Dear Fans,

You do realize Howson is next in line for Lowe's job, right?

Love,
Katz

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

So sick of the lack of aquality in this world.

 

[blindbaby]

So sick of the lack of aquality in this world.

I'm pretty sure that's a typo. It's supposed to read, "inaquality".

 

[dash]

Geez, Todd Nelson's seat isn't even warm yet.

Oilers could be positioned to woo Mike Babcock if he doesn't re-sign with Red Wi

 

[dash]

Since December 5th, the Oilers have more wins that the Flames and Canucks combined. Everything is fine, stay the course Edmonton.

 

[mattola]

Geez, Todd Nelson's seat isn't even warm yet.

Oilers could be positioned to woo Mike Babcock if he doesn't re-sign with Red Wi

Lol I suppose the cheque would have to be blank for him to even consider saying no

 

[forty_three]

Geez, Todd Nelson's seat isn't even warm yet.

Oilers could be positioned to woo Mike Babcock if he doesn't re-sign with Red Wi

In other news, the Oilers are positioned to hire Al Arbour should he be re-animated.

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