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Originally Posted by MarkGio
I think Eberle is an interesting target, given that I've seen many Oilers fans put him on the trade block. I know people will criticize his performance, but let's not forget that Cogliano, Schultz, Gagner, Dubnyk and Petry performed admirably after parting from the Oilers.
Gaudreau - Monahan - Eberle
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Bennett - Lazar
That's a much better balance of righties and lefties in the top 9. It certainly helps a team's offense to have capable right handed shooters because it keeps goalies honest. If all you have is left handed shots on their off wing, goalies don't hug their left post as often.
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Eberle's value is in the gutter but the Oilers wouldn't trade him to the Flames in my opinion as other teams will likely offer similar packages. Eberle for Brouwer could work but I can see that trade blowing up in the Flames face by giving the Oilers more size and making the Flames smaller albeit more skilled.
I think the only way Eberle comes to Calgary would be via Vegas. Vegas selects Eberle who would then be dealt to Calgary. Even then I don't see it. While this team needs a RW I prefer it be someone with size and edge that would better compliment Gaudreau-Monahan. Simmonds being the dream RW