MettleMcOiler
5-14-6-1
Just from the top of my head, their have been a couple trades that didn't go through for the oilers that if put into logical perspective they should of have easily completed but the team that they are bargaining chooses a worse trade then accepting the oilers offer.
Example 1: Oilers offered 7th Overall + high end prospect for Cory Schneider.
Gillis (allegedly) asked for 3rd prospect but the oilers declined.
Gillis then proceeds to deal Schneider to New Jersey for the 9th Overall.
I can understand not dealing with a division rival, but it seems in a logical point of view, questionable asset managing. Oilers are clearly giving up a superior package.
Example 2: Oilers offered 16th, 33rd, 57th for Dougie Hamilton
Sweeny (allegedly) asks for Nurse as part of the package and Oilers rightfully decline.
Sweeny then proceeds to deal Hamilton to Calgary for a somewhat similar but lower package of the 15th, 45th, 52nd picks.
There was 3-4 hours before the draft when this happened, Oilers are not a divisional rival and I am sure oilers would of been able to trump Calgarys offer. They didn't want to add Nurse, but they could of added a 2016 pick or even a prospect like Marincin which are valuable assets.
My question is, why are teams asking so much in trades with the Oilers and are willing to make inferior trades instead of taking the better offer with out the kicker (ex: Nurse, 3rd prospect)?
Also if anyone else knows any more of these type of examples. I would like to hear them. I just find it really odd when I hear about them. It just seems oilers get the short end of the stick and it is quite stunning to see happen.
Example 1: Oilers offered 7th Overall + high end prospect for Cory Schneider.
Gillis (allegedly) asked for 3rd prospect but the oilers declined.
Gillis then proceeds to deal Schneider to New Jersey for the 9th Overall.
I can understand not dealing with a division rival, but it seems in a logical point of view, questionable asset managing. Oilers are clearly giving up a superior package.
Example 2: Oilers offered 16th, 33rd, 57th for Dougie Hamilton
Sweeny (allegedly) asks for Nurse as part of the package and Oilers rightfully decline.
Sweeny then proceeds to deal Hamilton to Calgary for a somewhat similar but lower package of the 15th, 45th, 52nd picks.
There was 3-4 hours before the draft when this happened, Oilers are not a divisional rival and I am sure oilers would of been able to trump Calgarys offer. They didn't want to add Nurse, but they could of added a 2016 pick or even a prospect like Marincin which are valuable assets.
My question is, why are teams asking so much in trades with the Oilers and are willing to make inferior trades instead of taking the better offer with out the kicker (ex: Nurse, 3rd prospect)?
Also if anyone else knows any more of these type of examples. I would like to hear them. I just find it really odd when I hear about them. It just seems oilers get the short end of the stick and it is quite stunning to see happen.