Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

[Skooby]

I got to watch them play & their defense is terrible, they've drafted their fair share of forwards & I think there's a chance they move out of the #1 spot.

[snow1989]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

I got to watch them play & their defense is terrible, they've drafted their fair share of forwards & I think there's a chance they move out of the #1 spot.

Always a chance. I think they'll have a hard time giving up McDavid though. I think they could try to deal Nail Yakupov first. Rumor mill has run several times about how unhappy he seems to be and how displeased management has been with him. I think they keep number 1, but try to package Yakupov for D-men or a clear number 1 goaltender.

[Novacane]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

When his name is Conner McDavid the answer is yes. You need another forward.

[The Jokeman]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

I got to watch them play & their defense is terrible, they've drafted their fair share of forwards & I think there's a chance they move out of the #1 spot.

Na but I could see them trading Nugent to a team for a solid Dman and no I don't want him here.

[snow1989]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

Na but I could see them trading Nugent to a team for a solid Dman and no I don't want him here.

You think Nugent goes before Yakupov? Yaku only had 14 goals and was a -35.....plus you draft McDavid and Nugent would probably make a very good #2 center

[The Jokeman]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

You think Nugent goes before Yakupov? Yaku only had 14 goals and was a -35.....plus you draft McDavid and Nugent would probably make a very good #2 center

Yaku is younger just got an extension, granted it's not big but they need to move something of value for a good Dman or goalie.

[snow1989]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

Yaku is younger just got an extension, granted it's not big but they need to move something of value for a good Dman or goalie.

True enough. Although I don't think Nugent has done enough either to be considered big value. I'd be curious to know if Murray would have any interest...I don't have much myself

[The Jokeman]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

True enough. Although I don't think Nugent has done enough either to be considered big value. I'd be curious to know if Murray would have any interest...I don't have much myself

I wouldn't want either of them personally.

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

Yak starter playing alot better at the end of the season. Lot of people think he may be finally coming around.

[Skooby]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

Yak starter playing alot better at the end of the season. Lot of people think he may be finally coming around.

I thought Yak looked great, so I have no idea why they'd trade him.

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

I thought Yak looked great, so I have no idea why they'd trade him.

He hasn't panned out, lack of effort, ect. Same reason people are down on grigo. The good thing is, both seem to be learning that to make it in the NHL, you need effort and positive attitide.

I hope yak succeeds. I really do.

[mightysimi]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

McTavish has gone on record that Yakupov has turned the corner. Of course it could be just spin because they had to re-sign him. He did look better in the back half of this year. If the Oil were to trade any assets, I would look at Eberle and Draisatl.

[mightysimi]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

He hasn't panned out, lack of effort, ect. Same reason people are down on grigo. The good thing is, both seem to be learning that to make it in the NHL, you need effort and positive attitide.

I hope yak succeeds. I really do.

What is the connection between the 2? Russian.

Any other players on your roster giving you troubles about being a pro? Zadorov, is you guessed it, Russian.

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

What is the connection between the 2? Russian.

Any other players on your roster giving you troubles about being a pro? Zadorov, is you guessed it, Russian.

Meh, again, I wouldnt call being late once "troubles." I say once because the all star game thing wasnt his fault really.

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McTavish has gone on record that Yakupov has turned the corner. Of course it could be just spin because they had to re-sign him. He did look better in the back half of this year. If the Oil were to trade any assets, I would look at Eberle and Draisatl.

Eberle is a guy id trade zad for.

[The King]

Re: Do the Oilers need another fast-forward ??

You can acquire defensemen. You can't acquire franchise goal scorers.