Confirmed with Link: [EDM/SJ] Mike Brown Traded For SJ 4th Round Pick '14

[Fixed to Ruin]

I don't think the issue is with Eager's fists. It's his brain isn't up to sustaining anymore punches to the head.

That's true. It was my childish way to illustrate that Eager is a player that we need because he has speed and a physical presence but can't really fight anymore.

We need Smac superior fighting ability but he can't really play hockey at an NHL level.

In other words both players are too "one dimensional".

 

[Nunymare]

So we currently have 5 NHL forwards on the roster?

I think Arco and Gordon have proved to be more than capable thus far.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

So we currently have 5 NHL forwards on the roster?

Yes..Blades of Steel approach.

 

[Conkanen*]

Dreger reporting no way Wilson would part with their 4th rd pick for Nail Yakupov.

 

[Horseradish]

Our fourth line needed a little more skill on it. It was painful watching them spend the majority of their shifts chasing the puck in our own zone. Eager will be able to move the puck up the ice better than Brown can.

This. I'm sorry but anybody who whines about an NHL team losing Mike frickin' Brown after seeing how god awful he is, especially this year, simply does not understand how hockey games are won.

A 5'11, 200 lb ball of hate is not going to induce fear into the opponent. If he could make a pass and take a pass and move the puck out of his own end, he'd be a useful player. But the Chinese fire drill we see every time Brown, Gazdic, and Acton were in their defensive zone against any and all opposition was enough for me to pine for a 4th line of Rajala, Omark, and Arcobello.

That's how bad they were together. I would rather 3 players under 5'9 to be on the 4th line than see the three stooges of face-punching and futility.

Toughness only works if the guy can also PLAY. Welcome to hockey kindergarten,

 

[Tom Brady]

Worst hockey player in the league, and we got a 4th for him not bad.

 

[guymez]

So confused.

Brown was a borderline NHL player. Getting a 4th for him was solid.

MacT also just freed up a contract...I would expect more moves.

 

[Jumptheshark]

You're a better player than Brown.

I played on a line with Dan Kordic and Wayne McBean and in a foot race I came 5th behind them, a Pylon and a drunk wookie who could not skate

 

[dasivon]

Tootoo is on his way.

 

[sOiled]

Dreger reporting no way Wilson would part with their 4th rd pick for Nail Yakupov.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Interesting, I wish him well. I didn't mind him, but getting value for any player not in the plans is good.

 

[Faelko]

Tootoo is on his way.

Hmmm.....

Did anyone claim Staubitz?

 

[CupofOil]

join the club-- I thought Brown was the perfect 3rd 4th liners

Not really. He makes no positive hockey plays, just runs around aimlessly and lands soem nice hits every now and then. He tried real hard but accomplished very little. I cringed every time his line was on the ice, no hockey sense whatsoever.

The one thing is that the team toughness took a bit of a hit and the Oilers are short on forwards as is so the timing of the move is odd.
I'm anticipating a move now or maybe Eager gets promoted?

 

[MCMIL OIL]

Dreger reporting no way Wilson would part with their 4th rd pick for Nail Yakupov.

yes hahahaha

 

[Soli]

Tootoo is on his way.

I could see that. $1,900,000 is a lot of caphit though...

Hmmm.....

Did anyone claim Staubitz?

Cleared.

 

[McDavidMcCup]

So a 4th for Brown.

What did we get for his epic moustache?

 

[metallicat]

Where is this Tootoo rumor coming from?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Where is this Tootoo rumor coming from?

Not sure if it's even a rumor but I'd love to add him.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Where is this Tootoo rumor coming from?

mostly us trying to defend this move

We cleared a contract so that means we have a second deal in the works

 

[Senor Catface]

Where is this Tootoo rumor coming from?

I haven't seen anything in regards to Edmonton, but Tootoo is apparently "in play" according to some sources.

 

[Kepler 186f]

BOLD!

someone was gonna say it.

Damn it, beaten to the punch.

Extra roster spot.

 

[SeriousBusiness]

Where is this Tootoo rumor coming from?

I think it was Mackenzie who speculated the Wings wanted to move salary, likely Tootoo. A destination wasn't' mentioned. It was in an article today.

 

[ales83fan]

SJ now saying that they would not trade Mike Brown for Yakupov.

Edit: haha I see someone beat me to the punch on this one.

 

[Asher]

My initial reaction is to say this was done to reduce the contracts number by one. Maybe they are planning to trade for someone else?

 

[Kepler 186f]

So erm

Yakupov RNH Hemsky
Perron Arcobello Jones
Eager Gordon Pitlick
Gazdic Acton blank

Jesus, did you have to write that! Now I'm depressed. 1 1/2 NHL lines.