Purcell is going to basically vanish in Edmonton. He's about the softest player in the NHL right now, and not only does he not hit, but he runs from physical play. He's going to get punished in this conference.
He's not going to out produce Gagner mainly because Gagner is a streak scorer that puts up really good numbers in spurts. Purcell hasn't been that guy in a while and his game is sliding south.
Basically the trade of Gagner and Purcell does nothing for the Oilers in terms of being tougher to play against, The production at best is going to be equal if not worse, and The defensive ability of the team isn't going to produce. This is treading water at best and at worst a decline by the Oilers.
An Eberle, Yak, Purcell Right wing is terrible, its an easy right wing to play against.
If LD is ready at center they're going to have a RNH, LD Gordon Arcobello center group, that's really an undersized group, even with LD there, he's not the most physical guy with his size at all.
Hall and Perron is a very good top 6 left side, but when your that bad throughout your top 6 and that small, its like an avalanche, Hall and Perron will have to carry the mail.
I would expect that Edmonton has to be desparate come tomorrow, but they have the issue that no good players are going to sign in Edmonton because the future of that franchise is so bleak.
IF LD isn't ready for the NHL, that team is completely screwed, and of course will be drafting McDavid which the league shouldn't really be allowing.
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