Edmonton Oilers

[joeb323]

The only FA centre that is somewhat of a good fit for the Oilers 2C is Legwand. If that doesn't happen, they either have to make a trade or just go with Arcobello. I would prefer a trade to build some more centre depth on the team, and let Arcobello/Draisatl/Lander duke it out for 3rd line C.

The Berglund rumors are the most intriguing to me. I don't know who else could possibly be available that would be a good fit. Maybe a guy like Cody Eakin from Dallas? He'd be tough to pry away from them though. Take a flyer on Peter Mueller?

[deantime419]

I haven't heard any rumours around Ott either.
Still not sure Berglund is worth giving up Petry for.
Maybe the Oilers think Lander can fill a spot too?

[lobo1969]

PHI has cap issues so maybe a Petry for Coburn starts making sense.

[deantime419]

Coburn is another left shot.
Not entirely sure it's an upgrade given what people have said about Coburn's lack of foot speed.

Petry won't come as that much of a discount either as an RFA as I think he's one year from UFA status (?) and buying those years costs $$$.

I don't actually know how to figure that out I am just making assumptions given he's an 87 bday.

[metaldude26]

PHI has cap issues so maybe a Petry for Coburn starts making sense.

For the Flyers maybe. Not sure how that makes sense for the Oilers.

[lobo1969]

For the Flyers maybe. Not sure how that makes sense for the Oilers.

Maybe not straight up trade, but MacT can gauge if PHI has any desperation on their side. Or are people thinking that Petry resigns for something quite close to Coburn's $4.5M?

[SeaDawg]

Petry's perceived value is all over the place. Personally, I can't imagine his value is all that high given he is one year from UFA status and hasn't really done anything all the special in his time in the NHL up till now. I think he is a capable 3rd pairing dman, but is that enough to land a big 2C like Berglund? I hope so, but have my doubts.

Regardless, if someone like Berglund is available, I'd be happy with dealing Petry plus a pick if that is what it takes.

As for Coburn, I keep hearing his name tied to the Oilers, but I've never been all that impressed with his game. He is big, but not overly physical and he is too slow imo to be a top pairing dman, which is really what we need. We already have plenty of 2nd and 3rd pairing dmen.

[metaldude26]

Maybe not straight up trade, but MacT can gauge if PHI has any desperation on their side. Or are people thinking that Petry resigns for something quite close to Coburn's $4.5M?

It's not about money, it's about fit. I like Coburn and all but he doesn't exactly fit the roster unless Ference or someone is miraculously disappearing.

[deantime419]

I think Petry's perceived value has to be a top 4 blueliner...
Maybe we're making everything too black and white with top 4 and bottom pairing dmen and it's really just shades of grey.
On a really good team maybe he'd end up on a "bottom pairing" but that's not to say it would be a bad thing to have him on a second pairing either.
Alot depends on chemistry with a d partner as well when we label the 3 pairings.

[doulos]

Edmonton media has been hinting at a Petry trade. I really don't want it to happen as I think we have not even seen how good he can be with some real defensive depth on the team.

[golfguy1672]

I think it comes down to whether the oilers want to start the year with arcobello and petry or something like berglund and klefbom

I can go either way really. It would depend on how much extra the oilers have to give up with petry

[deantime419]

After the fuss team Canada made about right and left handed shots I'm even more hesitant to trade Petry.
As much as center depth is an issue, it's one that shouldn't last into the foreseeable future with Draisaitl developing. You can't say the same about right handed defenseman in our system.
Klefbom Marincin Nurse are all lefties.

[doulos]

After the fuss team Canada made about right and left handed shots I'm even more hesitant to trade Petry.
As much as center depth is an issue, it's one that shouldn't last into the foreseeable future with Draisaitl developing. You can't say the same about right handed defenseman in our system.
Klefbom Marincin Nurse are all lefties.

That's an interesting point. I don't remember lefthanded vs righthanded being such a 'thing' in the past with teams, but maybe I just wasn't aware of it.

No matter what I think things are being held up by contract talks.

I wonder if the Oilers couldn't look at trading Justin Schultz while his value is still high. I get it that the guy is an offensive machine, but he is SO bad defensively, that I wonder if they couldn't use him to shore up the team in other areas.

[deantime419]

I've thought the same regarding Schultz.
As with Petry, I'm unsure what his trade value is around the league.
I mean, look at the Del Zotto situation...
Bridge deal seems likely for Schultz.

[havanablast21]

Kadri for Yakupov, it's coming

I can't see the Leaf's trading their #2 C away for yet another winger. The Leaf's need C's as bad as EDM. maybe more!