LTIR
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- Nov 8, 2013
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So basically you are admitting that you tried to derail the discussion by making it about Draisaitl. All I said was that Laf has the potential to be top 3 core player if not top2.McDavid couldn't even get to 120 points playing with possibly the best all around offensive player in the league so now he could get 150 points playing with Lafreniere? Talk about vastly overrating a prospect, or vastly underrating Draisaitl.
I never disputed that. I disputed your usual off the mark Draisaitl remark.
Also, the Oilers don't need another star player up front. They need a star player on the blueline.
I'd be happy with Lafraniere but it's not an absolute necessity to add another star player up front. If Lafraniere is as good as you guys say he'll be, they won't be able to afford him after his ELC unless they dump RNH and/ or Yamamoto and maintain a cheap defensive core.
BTW, Yamamoto has the potential to be a star player if he can consistently score PPG along with his other intangibles
Why can't the Oilers use a star player on W? It is necessary to get McDavid legit talent on his wing. If AA can't cut it then Holland will have to go out shopping. If Lafreniere falls into our lap it will be a jackpot.
3 yrs down the road we can worry about fitting everyone into cap.
By your logic we should start looking at trading Yamamoto because he has the potential to become a star!