[Trade] Russell to the Stars for Jokipakka, Pollock & 2nd (becomes 1st if conf finals)

[klikitiklik]

nm

[Rejean31]

MOD EDIT: no insults please.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

And better than the Polak return. Eat it, naysayers.

Yes, I think this is a much better return than the Polak deal.

I think Russell is a better player than Polak mind you, but even so, I think the return for Russell is better.

A
\ a sub 25 year old NHL contributing defender on an entry level deal is an extremely valuable asset.

[sureLoss]

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Why are the Oil Kings playing a game monday morning?

http://www.oilkings.ca/page/hockey-hooky

tldr; For the Children

[Mike F]

Underwhelmed.

Was hoping for real crab.

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

given the rumours of Russell's trade value, I think CHL's viewpoint is perfectly reasonable.

If only Jim Nill had guys like you and CHL whispering in his ear, he could've avoided making such a bad trade.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by polak

I doubt anyone trades out of the top 3 since there's such a big drop off after the fins.

If the Oilers are drafting #2 or #3 I think trading down to #4 or #5 to draft Chychrun makes a lot of sense. They don't need another winger, they need top pairing d-men and Chychrun looks NHL ready.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Agreed. Pollock looks higher upside than Agostino/Hanowski. Jokipakka already an NHLer. The only thing better about the Iginla trade is that the pick was in a deeper draft.

Crazy that Russell gets more than Iginla even with the NMC. Feaster botched that so bad.

The bouwmeester trade was even worse but I think this is a discussion for another thread.

[bubbsy]

Roger Millions Retweeted Sami Hoffrén ‏@shoffren 6m6 minutes ago
Jyrki Jokipakka after the trade: "Pretty empty feeling... I don't know what else to say."

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[Imported_Aussie]

Originally Posted by Gaudfather

Looks like Jyrki Jokipakka needs some cheering up!

How would you feel going from a playoff team to a lottery pick team?
Give him games playing with Hamilton and he will feel better

[troutman]

What does Jokipakka evolve into at Level 16?

[squiggs96]

If they included Pollock, the least we could have done was include polak.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

If only Jim Nill had guys like you and CHL whispering in his ear, he could've avoided making such a bad trade.

NHL general managers aren't faultless and immune to error. We should know that as well as anyone.

Kris Russell's performance down the stretch and into the playoffs may be the most interesting storyline to end the season.

[klikitiklik]

[genetic_phreek]

Jyrki Jokipakka will be cheered up when we draft one of his countrymen.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

NVM Retracted. Get out of my ass now everyone. Jesus....

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Why are the Oil Kings playing a game monday morning?

This is an excellent question. That is odd.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by troutman

What does Jokipakka evolve into at Level 16?

I wonder if he's got a hot girlfriend for you to dance with?

[ScorchyScorch]

Originally Posted by polak

I doubt anyone trades out of the top 3 since there's such a big drop off after the fins.

Depends on the teams drafting top 3 and their lists. If they need D and are looking at Chychrun, then maybe they'd do a 1-2 spot swap to pick up the extra asset if they know they'll get their guy at that spot.