[Trade] LA trades Ben Scrivens to Edmonton for 3rd round pick

[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by AlbertaOiler72

Oilers fan know this too...we are well aware the D needs to get better and is the worst in the league, but I'd like to see the team with average goaltending

Oilers actually have a better record without Smid than with him so he isn't missed around here...warrior sure, good guy ya...but expensive and one-dimensional

The fluffy schedule against teams (like the Oilers) in the league basement helped the Oilers post Smid as well.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by AlbertaOiler72

Oilers fan know this too...we are well aware the D needs to get better and is the worst in the league, but I'd like to see the team with average goaltending...

It's highly debatable whether or not they will get even that with Scrivens, who has not won a game in over a month, and has posted only a 0.901 sp in that span of five games. In that same span of time, Dubnyk has posted a 0.895 sp, and Bryzgalov a 0.891 sp, whilst playing beyond the most porous defense in the NHL by the widest of margins.

I'm pretty sceptical about the merits of this deal for Edmonton. Seems like a lateral move at best, and a downgrade in goal at worst, and all for a fairly hefty price paid.

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by AlbertaOiler72

Oilers actually have a better record without Smid than with him so he isn't missed around here...warrior sure, good guy ya...but expensive and one-dimensional

Well we're happy to have him so it's all good.

[Righteous1]

Scrivens to Oilers

From the beautiful beaches of California to a Siberian-esque labor camp. Though no other team in the nhl would pay him more than the oilers.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Seems to me like the Oilers moved a bunch of furniture around in their house simply to end up with the exact same interior design and layout they had before they started, only the paid a little to have a consulatant come in and move things around.

[OzSome]

This is a good move by the Oilers for a change. They got rid of inconsistent goaltender Devan Dubnyk earlier trading him to Nashville for someone that I never even heard of before. Then later on picked up Ben Scrivens who's been playing well this season in Los Angeles. Now, we will find out how good Scrivens really is with Oilers' defense. If he plays the same way he's been playing in LA, then KLowe will definitely take the credit on this trade. If he play like crap the way Dubnyk played this season, then KLowe will tell the media it is a 100% trade by McT. LA actually didn't lose out on this trade. Scrivens is a UFA and might not sign with the Kings after this season and they can finally bring in Martin Jones in the NHL full-time.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Seems to me like the Oilers moved a bunch of furniture around in their house simply to end up with the exact same interior design and layout they had before they started, only the paid a little to have a consulatant come in and move things around.

and ended up paying a premium price tag for the same furniture (ie paid half of Dubnyk's salary)

[V]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but I think they were up 3-2 in the series just like us in 03-04 and lost the last two games.

They were down 3-1 in the series and won Games 5 and 6 to force Game 7.

[V]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

and ended up paying a premium price tag for the same furniture (ie paid half of Dubnyk's salary)

Irrelevant. No cap implications, so I don't see why it would even enter the conversation.

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

People always say this after trades. Very rarely do teams make another trade after a move.

Nailed it.

[Badgers Nose]

Dreger: they are not sure what they have in Scrivens. LOL

who is dumber, Dreger or EDM management?

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by Righteous1

Scrivens to Oilers

From the beautiful beaches of California to a Siberian-esque labor camp. Though no other team in the nhl would pay him more than the oilers.

why you haf to be mad?

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

and ended up paying a premium price tag for the same furniture (ie paid half of Dubnyk's salary)

They should have got this furniture:

Spoiler!

[jeffman]

I think Schrivens is a big improvement over Dubnyk, but that wont help unless the Oilers improve thier defensive play

[Meers]

Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy

The cost to acquire was to high for how proven the goalie was.

Also, it was a desperation move by NJ in a very deep draft.

Finally, Schneider is 7-9 in 22GP and Brodeur is 13-9 in 26GP. Hardly costing a 41 year old, who could very well be on his way out this year, his job. Schneider was brought in as his successor, but I think they overpaid... same with Edmonton and 19 GP Schrivens.

Okay. Now I get you.

That's an interesting assessment. I haven't heard too many people who thought the Devils lost that trade, but time will tell.

(Given that Schneider has a .921 save percentage this season, I wouldn't say he's performing too poorly.)

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by jeffman

I think Schrivens is a big improvement over Dubnyk, but that wont help unless the Oilers improve thier defensive play

I think he was pretty sheltered behind one of the stronger defensive teams in the league.

Its going to be interesting to see if he gets lit up like this smooth cigarette that I'm lighting up once he see's point black shots from the dead slot and rebound chances left lying.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by jeffman

I think Schrivens is a big improvement over Dubnyk, but that wont help unless the Oilers improve thier defensive play

Improve their defensive play?

They have one NHL capable defenseman signed for next season, in Ference. And he's barely a 2nd pairing guy now.

Shultz is a 5th defenseman. They're going to throw Nurse out to the wolves next season, unless they make some significant signings and trades to fill their backline.

[jeffman]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Improve their defensive play?

They have one NHL capable defenseman signed for next season, in Ference. And he's barely a 2nd pairing guy now.

Shultz is a 5th defenseman. They're going to throw Nurse out to the wolves next season, unless they make some significant signings and trades to fill their backline.

Eh, For me the jury's still out until klefbom maricinin and nurse are all full time oilers

[CaptainCrunch]

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Lets all have a moment of silence for Ben Scrivens

Yup. Any hope of signing a contract next year based on his exceptional goalie stats from this season have gone out the window.