I got Yaks for DD and a 2nd rounder in NHL15
Seriously though, I would love to see Chuckie and Yaks reunited but I'm not sure what it would take to get him.
If the Oilers are smart, they would start with Tinner.
Is it time for MB to make an offer to EDM?
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If the Oilers are smart, they would start with Tinner.
For a 2nd rounder.
Say what? Oilers and smart don't belong in the same sentence.
Desharnais for Perron isn't far fetched in reality. It's just that Edmonton thinks their players are better than they are which is even harder to believe since they've been so bad for so long.
Honestly, for the health of Edmonton fans I hope they clean out the front office before they trade any players. Probably best for them to bottom out, get one of McDavid, Eichel or Hannifin (sp?) and then clean house in the offseason and go from there.
If they were to hire a president and GM with no emotional attachment to any player in the organization they could come in and objectively make trades to improve the on ice product. Otherwise they'll just continue to ruin high end players.
Honestly, for the health of Edmonton fans I hope they clean out the front office before they trade any players. Probably best for them to bottom out, get one of McDavid, Eichel or Hannifin (sp?) and then clean house in the offseason and go from there.
If they were to hire a president and GM with no emotional attachment to any player in the organization they could come in and objectively make trades to improve the on ice product. Otherwise they'll just continue to ruin high end players.
Why not DD?
Is Eller a problem in his role as a third center? Or DD a problem as a first center?
With Eller gone, who plays 3rd center? You want to take Galchenyuk off Plekanec's wing and make that line weaker just to put him on the third line and play with Prust?
because Eller is hot right now, so maybe we should trade him before he get cold, I don't think DD can give us Eberle.
Malhotra can play on the 3rd.
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A lot of posters on this board underestimate the value of team chemistry. If you watch 24CH it's pretty obvious that this is a pretty tight knit group and that's what makes them successful on the ice. Contrary to popular belief, DD is extremely well-liked in the room. Do you guys not remember how the team rallied behind him (especially Max) during last year's struggles? I think trading DD would ruin the flow of this team, and yes I'm being serious. Pacioretty is such an emotional player I don't think he'd react well to it all.
I know trading DD would make the team better but I don't think it would be enough of an upgrade to warrant destabilizing the locker room. Just look at the effect that losing Boychuck had on the Bruins. MB puts a lot of value in team chemistry and character players. DD isn't my favourite but I think a lot of people on this board underestimate him and I don't think we'd get equal value in a trade.
I know trading DD would make the team better but I don't think it would be enough of an upgrade to warrant destabilizing the locker room. Just look at the effect that losing Boychuck had on the Bruins. MB puts a lot of value in team chemistry and character players. DD isn't my favourite but I think a lot of people on this board underestimate him and I don't think we'd get equal value in a trade.
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To your point... In the last 3 seasons including this one Perron has 69 pts vs DD's 67 pts at EV. 2 less GP for Perron, but a slight edge in a minimal amount of more 5on5 ice time. Basically have produced the same on the surface.
So you rather have 2 scoring lines instead of 3? Instead of having a center that has 4 game winning goals on the third line, and 6 even strength goals, you would replace him with a center than has 0 goal, 0 pt. Having a first center with 0 even strength goal and a third center that has 0 pt. Yeah sounds like a great idea.
Also, I thought you said DD is our best offensive center, that Eller is no where as good as DD offensively etc etc..
So just because Eller is hot for like 10 games now, he's suddenly have more value than DD for you?
I don't care if Desharnais is the best man at every teammates wedding. If there is a trade that makes the team better you do it. It's a business and the job of the GM is to make the team better.
Keep in mind, everyone loved Budaj and he was moved without much thought when Tokarski gave them a better chance at winning.
because Galchenyuk have good chemistry with plekanec, but it could be an option
Other ideas:
-Hire Tony Robbins as a motivator.
-Bring Pacioretty's mom at all games.
if we can, i'd say yes, but I think Eller is a better fit for the oilers, don't you think ?
Gorges, Gionta, Budaj, Bouillon, Murray, Moen, Bourque, Briere were all moved in the last few months. The first three guys formed a huge chunk of the leadership of last year's success. The habs transition to the current team was fine chemistry wise, I doubt moving DD will suddenly screw up room chemistry.
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Eller is also a great fit for the Habs. DD is not considering he's blocking Galchenyuk's move to centre and limits the flexibility of the top 6 since he HAS to play with Pacioretty and HAS to get all the pp time and o-zone starts to produce. The odd man out at centre is DD and it's clear by a country mile.
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