Rumor: Eklund: Habs Have Talks with Edmonton Regarding Eberle

[Raimu]

Still makes me think they're targeting Plekanec or Emelin.

They need veterns, they need D and Draisaitl is not ready to be the #2 C.

The irony is the Oilers are a team that could really use the Gorges/Gionta combo right now haha.

 

[DAChampion]

Draisatl would look good in a Habs jersey.

 

[JusticeBeaver]

Why are Eklund threads even being allowed?

He has a good philly source, but other than that I don't read too much into it.

Still, are you guys forgetting who our GM is? This is going to be Moen for Eberle.......plus a 5th.

 

[poetryinmotion]

I rather take a chance on Yakupov although Eberle would be pretty sweet.

Say what you want but Yak on this team would be night and day from his time in deadmonton.

 

[Et le But]

Still makes me think they're targeting Plekanec or Emelin.

They need veterns, they need D and Draisaitl is not ready to be the #2 C.

The irony is the Oilers are a team that could really use the Gorges/Gionta combo right now haha.

Both have modified NTCs. NTCs because of Edmonton.

 

[Pricef*]

In all seriousness, Montreal NEVER leaks trade information and Edmonton is too chicken to trade one of their top players. So Eklund, like usual is just pulling this out of thin air.

The minute Eklund is mentioned, I must assume BS

 

[Habskrieg]

Why are Eklund threads even being allowed?

Everyone knows how unreliable Eklund is. Most know that 99.9% of his reports haven't even remotely happened. Besides, the title is so vague, it might just be Bergevin calling in to see if Eberle really is up for a possible trade. It's just fun thinking of possibly trading for a high scoring player we could put on our 1st line when we have quite a few players that are playing well and don't want them gone.

 

[Ezpz]

Do people really think anyone leaving the Oilers system will put up even remotely similar numbers? Their stats are inflated from not playing defense and playing 20 minutes a night. Plekanec is the only forward who plays 20 minutes in Montreal. Realistically Eberle would be a 50-55 point guy here.

 

[DAChampion]

What can we get for Emelin, Desharnais, Moen, and a 2nd?

 

[RC51]

why is everyone so willing to give Beaulieu. Beaulieu has good size, skates great, and has good PP potential. He needs a bit more seasoning thats all. The only way I do this trade is if Beaulieu and Bork go the other way.

 

[Raimu]

Both have modified NTCs. NTCs because of Edmonton.

Fair enough. Didn't think of that haha.

 

[Garry Valk]

Gotta be targeting Emelin.

 

[Davebo*]

What happened to that one catch-all thread for this crap from eklund?

Those were the days...

 

[PricePkPatch*]

Can someone give me a pro scouting assessment of Eberle? Whats his skating, forechecking, board battle and vision?

 

[Madevilz]

Eller, Beaulieu, prospect and picks.

Bet EDM would ask for Tinordi though.

 

[CupInSIX]

Everybody that's ******** on Eberle might as well be ******** on Pacioretty. You'd take a second Patches, wouldn't you?

I hope his value is really low and the Oilers are really desperate. I hope their homer fans cry for weeks on the 'less than fair' return Eberle gets.

Though I highly doubt he winds up in Mtl. Habs can't help them with what they need.

 

[Habs Icing]

Eberle would block Scherbak l

Not necessarily so. After this year Scherbak probably has another year or so before he jumps to the big show. There's Parenteau with only one more year after this one. So Scherbak can slip into that spot.

 

[Price is Wright]

Eberle would learn better habits in Montreal.

 

[Rapala]

It's hilarious but then you remember who our coach is.

Trade Eller for Eberle
+
Put Eberle on the first line with DD & Patch
+
Send Galchenyuk to the third line
=
The most Therrien thing ever

Yes and I give thanks every morning he is powerless.
Dudley will nix any of his moronic inklings...

 

[Hawkeye71980]

Why is everyone gung ho to trade away our D?

FYI, our D isn't that great to begin with, We are led by a wild card in PK, an aging vet in Markov. Otherwise We have no one that is currently a top 4 type d-man. We should have 3 like that in order to keep up with the best teams in the league. Our future on D is with PK, Tinordi, Bealeau and Emelin. If we dont have them in the next 2 or 3 years we are screwed on D. Have fun trying to get one Via trade.

 

[Natey]

Beaulieu, Tokarski, Moen, and a pick for Eberle and Fasth?

 

[Talent Analyst]

Eberle+ Petry for Eller + Markov + Pateryn/Nygren

Galchenyuk-Plekanek-Eberle
Pacioretty-Desharnais-Gallagher
Bourque-???-Parenteau
Prust-Malhotra-Moen
Weise

Emelin-Subban
Tinordi-Petry
Beaulieu-Gilbert
Weaver

The first two lines are gold, but it weaken the rest.

 

[Uber Coca]

There's a logjam at center. Desharnais, Galchenyuk, Plekanec, Eller and Malhotra. Outside Galchenyuk and Plekanec, everyone should be made available in order to get stronger on the wings. Actually, trading one center and putting Galchenyuk to his natural position creates a hole on the wings. We also have some depth at defense.

I'll say it again : the player we should target in Edmonton is Yakupov. He'd fit perfectly. Everything in Edmonton is blown out of proportion right now because the team is mediocre but he's the real deal.

 

[Habs10Habs]

I always laugh when I read all the complaints about Eklund. Yet threads linked to him are always the busiest.

Back on topic. I've always liked Eberle, but I can't see a deal between our two teams at the moment.

 

[JayKing]

Eberle would block Scherbak like DD is blocking Galchenyuk. Although, we could get Edmonton to take DD in some sort of package....
Eberle is disaster in his own end. Maybe close to Vanek bad or even Briefed bad. Unlike Eakins, Therrien--rightfully--doesn't gives these players such a long leash if they refuse to put the effort in.

not really. Wouldn't be surprised if Scherbak started his NHL career on the left wing trade or no trade. Especially with the hole that will be created on the left side once Galchenyuk gets moved to center.