[Rumor] Oilers interested in Josh Bailey

[doulos]

Why would the Oilers do this?

I would be shocked if they did.

[27Blue]

Why would they do what?

[doulos]

Bother trying to acquire Bailey.

[donpaulo]

I agree with Butch, this is much ado about nothing as the NYI need to address their woeful blueline. Further the Islanders do not need a promising kid as they are knee deep in prospects already.

If the Islanders are moving Bailey to Edmonton its to cut salary and perhaps make space for another defensive move that come afterwards.

[MXHockey]

Bailey - not a fit.

Frans - that makes a lot more sense.


Personally I think the Oil should trade Yakupov to TML for Kadri++

[Coyote]

I disagree with dobber on this one I think PK is deferring the big payoff now in order to retain complete control of his destiny. He'll be awarded handily by the arbitrator and on the other side he can write his own check anywhere he wants to play, smart move on his part.

[doulos]

Wrong thread I think sir

[Pengwin7]

Bailey yes!!!4

[islefan31]

I think Frans Nielsen would be fantastic with the Oilers.

I agree, he's just what they need. The problem is the Oilers don't have what the Isles need and that's a d-man. As much as I'd hate to see Frans go, he does hold the most trade value and as long as Snow doesn't get hosed, there could be a good hockey trade somewhere...but not in Edmonton.

[metaldude26]

Bailey is more proven, and yes, likely a better player.

Though it's clear you don't have much of an understanding of Arcobello since you dismiss him by calling him Arcowhatever in a Don Cherry way.

The guy did absolutely everything asked of him last season, was physical on the ice, played well defensively, and when Gagner was out and he was lined up with skilled players, was a point per game. He's basically taken the Martin St Louis path of development. He won't be as good as him obviously (few are no matter how they developed) but the guy absolutely destroyed the AHL last season, has all sorts of good underlying numbers, and should be given a chance to see if he can keep it up beyond the small sample size of games he was given last season.

Will he fade away into a career AHL player? Yeah maybe. However, he has shown that he can play all over the lineup with the Oilers and that's a huge thing for a guy like him. He's also shown chemistry with the young guys at both the AHL and NHL level, and they have come out talking about how much they like playing alongside him.

And the kicker? He won't cost you a single asset to slot into the lineup, unlike Bailey, who I don't believe would be worth trading for.

Even the fancy stats like Arcobello. Third best CF-relative and best CF% on the team!

[SeaDawg]

I agree, he's just what they need. The problem is the Oilers don't have what the Isles need and that's a d-man. As much as I'd hate to see Frans go, he does hold the most trade value and as long as Snow doesn't get hosed, there could be a good hockey trade somewhere...but not in Edmonton.

Nielsen for Petry...

...makes sense for both teams, though I think the Isles really like Nielsen and have no intention of trading him

[doulos]

Nielsen for Petry...

...makes sense for both teams, though I think the Isles really like Nielsen and have no intention of trading him

An interesting idea, though it seems like it fills one hole and creates a new one on the blueline. Though I am probably higher on Petry than others.