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Long term we need a bigger centerman and a powerforward.The Oilers aren't going to go far with having Hemsky and Gagner.
Hemsky is in his prime and Gagner is only, what? 22 years old? yeah I think Edmonton are better off keeping them in the organization rather than trading for a draft pick.
Look for the leafs 5th overall for 32nd+gagner+khabibulin+omark or something like that
REALLY.. A 2ND, a alright, but small 2nd line C that we don't need, a 36? yr old goalie on the downside and a small perrenial AHL player that can't crack the last place/2nd last place finish iin 3 yrs? LOL
Hemsky is in his prime and Gagner is only, what? 22 years old? yeah I think Edmonton are better off keeping them in the organization rather than trading for a draft pick.
As Hemsky has aged he has been getting worse and Gagner has hit between 40-49 points for 5 straight years without improving.
As Hemsky has aged he has been getting worse and Gagner has hit between 40-49 points for 5 straight years without improving.
Hemsky had an off year, at the same time the team did or so it appears looking at where they're drafting again, Hemsky is not getting worse.
Gagner has been improving, look at the linemates he had in his first few seasons, look who he gets to play with now and he will obviously only improve, he is only 22 and the whole team will start improving with the rebuild. His point totals will definitely improve if stats is how you judge a player .
Hemsky had an off year, at the same time the team did or so it appears looking at where they're drafting again, Hemsky is not getting worse.
Gagner has been improving, look at the linemates he had in his first few seasons, look who he gets to play with now and he will obviously only improve, he is only 22 and the whole team will start improving with the rebuild. His point totals will definitely improve if stats is how you judge a player .
Okay but long term how is Edmonton going to go far in the playoffs when we have no size and very minimal grit in the top 6?
Okay but long term how is Edmonton going to go far in the playoffs when we have no size and very minimal grit in the top 6?
spread skill to 3 lines and insert grit.
Hall, Yakupov, Eberle, RNH, Hemsky, Gagner
add 3 gritty guys to the mix and roll with it..
PIT has Staal on 3rd line... PHI has Schenn and Simmonds..
CHI when they won the cup had Versteeg and Byfuglien on the 3rd line.
If Hall or Yakupov have to play 3rd line minutes then so be it. We have no replacement for GAgner or Hemsky right now.. unless you want Horc back in top 6.
Hall, Yakupov, Eberle, RNH, Hemsky, Gagner
add 3 gritty guys to the mix and roll with it..
PIT has Staal on 3rd line... PHI has Schenn and Simmonds..
CHI when they won the cup had Versteeg and Byfuglien on the 3rd line.
If Hall or Yakupov have to play 3rd line minutes then so be it. We have no replacement for GAgner or Hemsky right now.. unless you want Horc back in top 6.
Gagner we don't have a replacement but Hemsky we do.
Gagner we don't have a replacement but Hemsky we do.
lets wait til we draft the replacement and see if the kid is even ready for NHL.
Spending a season on the 3rd or 4th line wont hurt him either.
There is no rush to get rid of Hemmer.
Long term we need a bigger centerman and a powerforward.The Oilers aren't going to go far with having Hemsky and Gagner.
We also won't go far with no second line scoring. And we aren't at the point where we need to worry about going deep in the playoffs...we need to build a team that can contend for the playoffs first.
lets wait til we draft the replacement and see if the kid is even ready for NHL. Spending a season on the 3rd or 4th line wont hurt him either.
There is no rush to get rid of Hemmer.
yep, that's where you put the first pick who is reported to be an offensive force...
Great job at "developing" the player. He will learn a ton playing with Horcoff/Jones. Hell, toss Hall/Eberle/RNH on the third/fourth line to ensure their development progressive effectively.
yep, that's where you put the first pick who is reported to be an offensive force...
Great job at "developing" the player. He will learn a ton playing with Horcoff/Jones. Hell, toss Hall/Eberle/RNH on the third/fourth line to ensure their development progressive effectively.
Hall and Eberle both started their career with Horcoff... Sure didnt destroy the career..
Brayden Schenn is an offensive force too... He is a 3rd liner. So is J.Staal.
Hemsky played a full season on the 4th line... Gagner was there for a while aswell.
Lets just waive our veteran just because the new kid is reported to be an offensive force and cant play hockey if he isnt in the top6.
Okay but long term how is Edmonton going to go far in the playoffs when we have no size and very minimal grit in the top 6?
I highly agree Edmonton need size and toughness up front but they do have size and toughness on the backend.
....and just because Boston won a cup with a physical team doesn't mean every team needs to be built with size and toughness to win a cup, I can see Washington taking out Boston in the first round.
another gagner is a good player thread? hes a 2-3c on a last place team who didn't turn it on until what?Jan or Feb? And like most irrational deluded by the fact ....that they have the #1 Edmonton fans...is a top of the line center....keep hoping gagner gets you quality minutes on the ice of via trade......i love this time of year when $hitty teams think they have clout due to their high draft slot
another gagner is a good player thread? hes a 2-3c on a last place team who didn't turn it on until what?Jan or Feb? And like most irrational deluded by the fact ....that they have the #1 Edmonton fans...is a top of the line center....keep hoping gagner gets you quality minutes on the ice of via trade......i love this time of year when $hitty teams think they have clout due to their high draft slot
Gagner is only 22 years old, soo much potential my friend, soo much.
