Edmonton is No Good XI: Mud, Sweatpants and Tiers

[Inferno]

The trade that one Oilers fan said would make it happen is Advirsson, Stecher, a 1st they don't even have, and a 3rd for Tuch and Byram.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Lol so shipping out the guys that didn't work out for them for better ones?

Because Buffalo who are looking to improve themselves would be lining up for that package over others that would be on the table lol.

I like that prior to the season I said Arvidsson was made of glass and would be sitting much of the season and oiler fans took that personally. Their expectations that history will have little bearing and players will bring peak production (despite TOI difference), play 82 games and fit in perfectly is pretty amusing.

Always low hanging fruit for a 'told ya so' to be had with those guys up in Delulu-ville.

[Tkachukwagon]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1869228957989830719

[Enoch Root]

Well, there is a clip of him coasting in the defensive zone while a goal is being scored against, pretty much every single game, so I'd have to say... yes

[Jiri Hrdina]

What on earth could the Oilers even trade for Tuch?
How about the prospect that Buffalo was willing to toss aside? I'm sure they want him back.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Inferno

The trade that one Oilers fan said would make it happen is Advirsson, Stecher, a 1st they don't even have, and a 3rd for Tuch and Byram.

I'm surprised those Oilers fans didn't say, Hollaway, Broberg , a 1st for Tuch and Byram.

[Sofa GM]

A package for Tuch and Byram starts with Bouchard, O’Reilly and 2026 1st. Bouchard is grossly overrated because of McPoints. I see Bouchard and Byram as close to equal, arguably Byram may be worth more due to only being 23. Tuch is worth a 2026 1st + based on his production and contract.

Oilers fans are the most clueless fans in the game.

[trackercowe]

Bouchard is basically Mike Green 2.0. A rover of sorts that plays little to no defense. Although without McDrai feeding him passes Bouchard is probably a 50 point/-40 Dick Tarnstrom type player.

[sch19lks]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Bouchard is basically Mike Green 2.0. A rover of sorts that plays little to no defense. Although without McDrai feeding him passes Bouchard is probably a 50 point/-40 Dick Tarnstrom type player.

Mike Green moved better and moved the puck better than Bouchard. Especially in his early days.

Bouchard might be the most overrated player in the league

For the record, I’m not disagreeing with you. Bouchard doesn’t offer much away from the puck

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by sch19lks

Mike Green moved better and moved the puck better than Bouchard. Especially in his early days.

Bouchard might be the most overrated player in the league

For the record, I’m not disagreeing with you. Bouchard doesn’t offer much away from the puck

They better get him locked down to an 8 x $10MM quick….. he would be in high demand.

[Sofa GM]

The Athletic clearly bought and paid for by the Oilers. Lengthy article posted felating future Norris Trophy winner Ty Emberson.

Am I missing something? Is there another team in the league where Emberson is even in the lineup? I see Emberson as the Flames equivalent of Hanley. Apparently Emberson is a heavyweight now as well. Also apparently when the Oilers acquire Provorov from the Jackets they will insist Emberson be part of the return.

The continuous ego stroking articles and marketing push for the Oilers gets ridiculously old. Anyone who knows anything about hockey can’t possibly believe the Oilers are actual contenders with that lineup regardless of what the talking heads say. I know I have talked to several former NHL players who just shake their heads and laugh about them.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Bouchard is basically Mike Green 2.0. A rover of sorts that plays little to no defense. Although without McDrai feeding him passes Bouchard is probably a 50 point/-40 Dick Tarnstrom type player.

Great comparison - a slower, denser, Mike Green

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Great comparison - a slower, denser, Mike Green

But his ability to look off a pass is far elite to that of Green

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by Tkachukwagon

https://twitter.com/user/status/1869228957989830719

Staples coming to Bo Bo’s defense in a posted article. Says in the article “would be ecstatic to sign Bouchard to a deal at around $9MM per”…………us too David, us too.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Great comparison - a slower, denser, cross-eyed Mike Green

You missed an adjective.

[Enoch Root]

I actually did consider putting it in but decided to play nice

[Reggie Dunlop]

[McG]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Hey hey hey little boo boo!

[Reggie Dunlop]

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by McG

Hey hey hey little boo boo!

That explains why he isn't playing in New York.

‘Gee, Yogi! Ranger Smith is not gonna like this!’