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Originally Posted by itsmagic
I know that no one will agree, but the trade with St Louis for Yakupov wasn't about the assets they got in return. To me it is obvious that the trade was made simply to free up cap space to sign something they truly needed...veteran defenceman Kris Russell.
Might not look good now, but I believe that Kris Russell will have far greater long term value to the Oilers than Yakupov ever would have, even if he realizes his potential.
We have laughed for years at the defence woes of that team.
I believe that we may not be laughing much longer, despite whatever success Yakupov has.
Sure Yak got two points in his first game with St Louis, but Kris Russel got two with the Oilers.
So far it is a wash.
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I'm still laughing. As bad as the Flames were last night the Oilers were awful in that game. Kris Russell with "long term value"? He is signed for only one year.