I think that would be a very good trade and it saves Ottawa money by unloading Cowen's deal. We don't really need Yakupuv but he'd be an offensive upgrade on Lazar for the third line next season. Lazar could play his natural centre position in Edmonton. It doesn't look like he will score or put up points as we once thought but the chance is still there for the light-bulb to go on.
Ottawa was #2 in the Schultz sweepstakes and he might do well behind Karlsson. Who knows.
True. Problem is, Schultz doesn't provide defence.
That seems like the type of trade Schultz needs to be a part of, a swap of prospect "busts" who could improve when they get a fresh start. Schultz could potentially put up some offence if given the right spot but it's not going to be with the Oilers.
Are the Sens really ready to move on from Lazar already? 17th overall 3 years ago I'd of thought they would give him more time.
12 team H-2-H 1 year league, daily roster changes, 3 goalie start minimum/week
2xC, 2xRW, 2xLW, 4xD, 3xUtil, 2xG, 5 Bench
G, A, P, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG, Hits, W, SV%, GAA, SVs
C: C. Keller, C. Mittelstadt, B. Nelson, R. Strome,
LW: K. Connor, B. Tkachuk, J. Gaudreau, J. Marchessault, E. Rodrigues, A. Lafreniere
RW: K. Fiala, J. Bratt, T. Jeannot V. Arvidsson
D: R. Josi, J. Trouba, E. Gustafsson,
G: L. Thompson, F. Gustavsson, V. Vanecek
NO IR
i would trade him to fill a more important need so I don't think that's giving up on him. There just isn't much room here IMO. He has been playing RW so he would be the third line RW next season. He'd be better at C but there's no room for that especially with a better C in Colin White coming next year (not signed yet but I can't see him not being on the team).
I see. Well I still think it would be a great deal for the Oilers, as Schultz is not in their long-term plans and Lazar might be. The organization and City does know him a little as he won a Memorial Cup with the Oil Kings in his final Junior season (they are owned by the Oilers). Also, McDavid played with him at the World Juniors. This trade would be right up there with when Chiarelli flipped a useless Scrivens for Kassian IMO. Work the phones EV, make it happen!
12 team H-2-H 1 year league, daily roster changes, 3 goalie start minimum/week
2xC, 2xRW, 2xLW, 4xD, 3xUtil, 2xG, 5 Bench
G, A, P, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG, Hits, W, SV%, GAA, SVs
C: C. Keller, C. Mittelstadt, B. Nelson, R. Strome,
LW: K. Connor, B. Tkachuk, J. Gaudreau, J. Marchessault, E. Rodrigues, A. Lafreniere
RW: K. Fiala, J. Bratt, T. Jeannot V. Arvidsson
D: R. Josi, J. Trouba, E. Gustafsson,
G: L. Thompson, F. Gustavsson, V. Vanecek
NO IR
I suspect Edmonton would happily trade Schultz for a late round pick. If they could land a hardworking character player like Lazar, that'd be amazing but highly doubtful. Maybe as part of a larger deal.
I guess Ottawa (or some other team) might still see some value in Schultz, but they'd be foolish to give up a solid prospect like Lazar for him.
When a guy like Lazar doesn't reach his potential, he can still be a hardworking, checking-line player and penalty killer.
When a guy like Schultz doesn't reach his potential, you are left with waiver fodder. Jonathon Blum...Stefan Elliott...David Rundblad...so many soft, offensively-gifted dmen never pan out at the NHL level.
12 team, H2H, salary cap
1 pt/G or A, 2 pts/W, 1 pt/OTL, 1 pt/SO
Forward: B. Point, M. Necas, A. Debrincat, T. Zegras, J. Bratt, L. Raymond
Defense: J. Morrissey, A. DeAngelo, S. Gostisbehere, D. Doughty
Goalie: T. Demko, E. Merzlikins
Bench: M. Rossi, C. Glass, M. Maccelli, M. Dumba, K. Shattenkirk, F. Andersen
Prospects of Note: L. Stankoven, J. Lekkerimaki, D. Yurov, B. Clarke
League has been running continuously since 1997-98
Not an Oilers fan, but I own Schultz in my league and didn't quite understand why he got bashed so much by Edmonton fans. Decided to watch the game this afternoon to find out... HOLY CRAP that guy is a turnover machine!! So soft defensively that he looks as though he doesn't care. Sort of reminds me of Subban, but without the offensive ability and flair.
I feel your pain now!
On a fantasy hockey break.
Schultz was awful yesterday....what a bust......so much hype on him before.....
12 teams dynasty, Points only ( G and A = 1pt)
F: McDavid (12.5M), Kucherov (9.5M), Boldy (7M), Kyrou (8.13M), J. Norris (7.95M), Zegras (5.95M), Kuzmenko (5.5M), Reichel (0.925M), P. Kane (2.75M), Lundell (0.925M), Rasmussen (1.46M), Rossi (0.86M).
D: Korchinski (0.925M), Byram (3.85M), Burns (5.28M).
G: Kochetkov (2M), Shesterkin (5,670M).
Bench: E. Karlsson (10M), Lucius (0.925M), Edvinsson (0.89M), Askarov (0.925M), Quinn (0.86M), Berggren (0.925M), Stankoven (0.81M), Knight (4.5M), Mitchkov (TBD), Athanasiou (4.25M), Samsonov (3.55M), Klingberg (4.15M).
Yup. This is probably why when some point fingers at management or coaching staff(s) as being the reason why Schultz hasn't developed into the player he was hyped to be, they're called out on it. Watch this guy on a game-to-game basis and his play is maddening. Still making the same mistakes he was when he started his pro career in the 2012-2013 season. Doesn't matter who's behind the bench or managing the team - Schultz will play his frustrating, soft, emotionless game. Oilers will be lucky to get a 4th-rounder for him in a couple weeks.
i don't understand that arguement at all, coaching is a huge part of player development. if he stayed in anaheim you can't tell me he wouldn't have been a better player than he is today. In hindsight Edmonton was the worst place he could have picked. Losing environment, huge expectations etc.
i'm like the only guy in this forum that think schultz could still be fantasy relevant on a different team...we'll find out next year i guess.
For fantasy purposes, I can still see Schultz being relevant but in real life, he is painful to watch. He is a turnover machine and contributes to the painful play in his own end. Thankfully, most fantasy hockey leagues dont take away points for poor defensive play.
10 Team, Points Only, Cash League
25 Man Roster (no position), top 20 point getters count at end of month
Keep 20/25 at seasons end, Cut 5 to FA for redrafting
Goalie points W=2pt L=-1pt SHO=2pt
Stamkos, Tavares, Eichel, Mercer, JRobertson, RThomas, Kucherov, Nugent-Hopkins, Tuch, KConnor, Necas, Point, Konecny, SJarvis, Cozenz, Morrissey, Bouchard, Josi, Novak, Tolvanen, Peterka, SBennett
G- Vasilevskiy, Sorokin, Oettinger
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They may have lost 8-1 but...MCDAVID!
12 team H2H Most Cats Wins; Keep 6/winner keeps 7; G A PPP +/- SHP SOG HIT BLK PIM // W SV GAA SV% SHO
3 C, 3 LW, 3 RW, 6D, 2G, 5 bench
C - McDavid, Crosby, Tavares, Hertl
LW - DeBrincat, Boldy, Lafreniere
RW - Meier, Miller, Boeser, Nichushkin
D - Dobson, Karlsson
G - Jarry, Luukkonen