Speculation: Say it ain't so! Buff for Eberle

[tntkid]

Buff has really been bringing it as a forward but i would take Eberle in a second.

 

[Jeti]

I would think Mtl, and Tor are at the top. I don't think he wants to go high media places. I think NYR would be up there too.

Regardless, I can't see 5 places he'd be less likely to want to go to than Edmonton. Whatever knocks people typically make against Winnipeg go for Edmonton (and at least Winnipeg is closer to Minnesota, assuming he still has family there), in addition to their franchise being a gongshow from top to bottom.

 

[McDrailers]

I called this a few weeks ago! I'm taking full credit for that if it happens haha. Just the question what does edm add. Any interest into Ryan jones?

 

[Chewmasey]

Eberle @ 6 million a year?? Big pass.

 

[james10011]

Age, projected salary and years of club control all have me leaning towards doing the deal. Buff is depreciating and there aren't many contenders with a glut of cap space.

 

[SCP Guy]

No way Buff waives his trade clause to go to edmonton

 

[Scheifele55]

Heard a dirty little rumour that an oilers staff member was overheard discussing a trade that will be announced next week involving Buff and Eberle.

Im not sure what to think but right now the way buff is playing, I would be holding on to him for now.

I heard a dirty little rumor that a staff member of the Dancin Gabe fan club is full of poop!

 

[garret9]

We gain in youth (ie: more peak years) and controlled contract (ie: more years controlled).

However...

We also lose a better player. People's opinion on Eberle is being inflated by his lucky Kadri-like on-ice sh% season. He will most likely never score at that pace again, ever.

Doesn't mean should/shouldnt/will/wont happen...

Just means that I'd want Edm to add a nice prospect(s) and/or pick(s).

 

[Holden Caulfield]

We also lose a better player. People's opinion on Eberle is being inflated by his lucky Kadri-like on-ice sh% season. He will most likely never score at that pace again, ever.

No you can't...I mean you just can't...it makes no sense...what?!?!

Kadri's ppg pace was not going to last? NEVER!

 

[PhilJets]

What happens if one of Enstrom, Bogosian, Trouba gets injured?
if Byfuglien gets traded for a forward?

 

[gbill2004*]

As a Jets fan I'd take this deal and run, before MacTavish reconsiders.

And Buff's no trade clause is limited to 5 teams he submits each season, where he does not want to go. So if Edmonton isn't one of the 5 teams, he can be traded there.

 

[razorsedge]

As a Jets fan I'd take this deal and run, before MacTavish reconsiders.

And Buff's no trade clause is limited to 5 teams he submits each season, where he does not want to go. So if Edmonton isn't one of the 5 teams, he can be traded there.

And do you believe Edmonton won't be on that list?

 

[SCP Guy]

And do you believe Edmonton won't be on that list?

Zero chance they are not one of the five IMO

 

[puck stoppa]

Zero chance they are not one of the five IMO

Boy Eberle would be fun to watch with our young guys.

Which 5 teams do you think itd be?
EDM, BUFF, CLB, CAL, NYI?

 

[allan5oh]

i was thinking about Eberle today. talk about a star whose shimmer has faded.
not sure if i'd jump at it.

I guess you missed his game yesterday? He's like Brian little on steroids.

 

[allan5oh]

I think a line of Kane - scheifele - eberle would dominate.

 

[larmex99]

Boy Eberle would be fun to watch with our young guys.

Which 5 teams do you think itd be?
EDM, BUFF, CLB, CAL, NYI?

Safe bet there. Ever wonder how many lists we are on? Hurts to think about it.....

 

[SCP Guy]

Safe bet there. Ever wonder how many lists we are on? Hurts to think about it.....

Deadmonton and the Peg are on most I would guess

 

[KingBogo]

The only way I would accept this trade is if the Oilers included their 2015 first round pick.

The difference between Buff and Eberle is not the Oilers 2015 first round pick. I agree the Oilers need to add but not much. Eberle is a great fit for the organization. At 23 he could fit perfectly age wise and skill set with Kane and Scheifele. In a couple years they may make up one of the top offensive lines in the league just hitting their prime together. Buff soon will be a diminishing asset based on age and contract status.

Sure we can ride it out with Buff, but by the time this team is ready to contend it is unlikely he will be around or anywhere near the player we see today. With every passing season our return will be less and less.

IMO we need to build around our young guys with an eye on the future and this of the type of trade Chevy needs to pull off.

 

[King Woodballs]

Making this trade for d man buff makes a little sense.
Doesn't make much if it is for forward buff

 

[SCP Guy]

Edmonton would have to tack on another 3 year 18 mil to the 2 years he has left on his contract for Buff to take them off his list imo

 

[Holden Caulfield]

The difference between Buff and Eberle is not the Oilers 2015 first round pick. I agree the Oilers need to add but not much. Eberle is a great fit for the organization. At 23 he could fit perfectly age wise and skill set with Kane and Scheifele. In a couple years they may make up one of the top offensive lines in the league just hitting their prime together. Buff soon will be a diminishing asset based on age and contract status.

Sure we can ride it out with Buff, but by the time this team is ready to contend it is unlikely he will be around or anywhere near the player we see today. With every passing season our return will be less and less.

IMO we need to build around our young guys with an eye on the future and this of the type of trade Chevy needs to pull off.

By the time the Jets are "ready to contend" will Scheifele or Trouba be around?

When are we building for? We just signed this core to 5+ years contracts. Which clearly indicates Chevy thinks this core can do something. Will they? What is the goal here?

Soon enough Kane/Scheifele will be "declining assets". At 23, Eberle is in the MIDDLE of his prime as an offensive threat. By the time "we are ready to contend" he will already be declining offensively if unless you think Buff is going to be useless in the next two years.

Eberle is a HUGE downgrade for this team right now and a negligible if any upgrade 2-4 years from now. Unless you are thinking we it's gonna take 5+ years to contend, which at that point Ladd, Little and many others become almost irrelevant as they need to change the whole core.

 

[jigglysquishy]

The Oil would have to add. Ebs and a 2nd?

I also think Buff would be a disaster in Edmonton. He works best with a strong supporting crew that can take the defensive pressure off.

 

[Analyst365]

The Oil would have to add. Ebs and a 2nd?

I also think Buff would be a disaster in Edmonton. He works best with a strong supporting crew that can take the defensive pressure off.

Interesting slowly watching this ******** rumour gaining traction ...

 

[garret9]

I guess you missed his game yesterday? He's like Brian little on steroids.

You mean like Setoguchi right? Riding on the cotails of better players (Hall + RNH vs Thorton) and the reputation from lucky sh% year(s) (1 vs few).