I was referring to linemates. Should have been more clear.
Yzerman didn't get a first.
He didn't get Broberg. Or Bouchard. Or Pulju.
Major fail.
He didn't give up anything worth that much value either
Yeah. Come back to me with that in 8 weeks time.
Second round picks have less than 25% chance of ever playing a game in the NHL, and even if they do the chances of them remaining at the NHL level is even lower. I'll take AA over the risk of drafting two second round players that will likely never even suit up for my team.Athanasiou will be much better than whatever he displayed on the Red Wings, but holy smokes trading two 2nd rounders for an inferior Grabner is hilarious. Sure him and McDavid will be the fastest duo in the league, but won't mean much when AA won't be able to capitalise. This is a fairy trade for the Oilers.
Athanasiou will be much better than whatever he displayed on the Red Wings, but holy smokes trading two 2nd rounders for an inferior Grabner is hilarious. Sure him and McDavid will be the fastest duo in the league, but won't mean much when AA won't be able to capitalise. This is a fairy trade for the Oilers.
Neal has another few weeks on IR. He might not be back until playoffs.To be fair to us flames fans please screw this up and play AA with McDavid and .... Neal.
While +/- may not be an approved stat, they may score fifty between them by year end but whats the over/under on 70 against? (Plus we get that all important 3rd rounder).
Athanasiou will be much better than whatever he displayed on the Red Wings, but holy smokes trading two 2nd rounders for an inferior Grabner is hilarious. Sure him and McDavid will be the fastest duo in the league, but won't mean much when AA won't be able to capitalise. This is a fairy trade for the Oilers.
We were poised to make the playoffs before these trades.Well he has to be an upgrade on playing McDavid with Gagner or Archibald. The Oilers gained a top 6 forward and they really needed one. Maybe he eventually plays on Draisaitl's line, even though that's the best 2nd line in the league. You are taking a really negative spin and I don't think you are really objective in this matter.
By all other accounts Edmonton had a good TDL. Now that We are starting to have a top line again.. the Oilers are poised to make the playoffs. That's good news for any Oiler fan.
Athanasiou has incredible speed which makes him a compelling player by the eye test, but his on-ice results at even strength over the past 3 seasons have been some of the worst in the league, even after isolating his impact from his teammates.
It's possible that he could turn things around in Edmonton, but this is a very steep price.
We were poised to make the playoffs before these trades.
Athanasiou will be much better than whatever he displayed on the Red Wings, but holy smokes trading two 2nd rounders for an inferior Grabner is hilarious. Sure him and McDavid will be the fastest duo in the league, but won't mean much when AA won't be able to capitalise. This is a fairy trade for the Oilers.
What does this even mean?What's the most valuable commodity in the world? Apparently a 2nd round draft pick! LOL.