Confirmed Trade: [EDM/NJD] Dmitry Kulikov for 2022 cond. 3rd/4th round pick

[Soundwave]

Because it's not 1990 anymore and PMDs are what are needed, not stay at home defenceman. Players like Kulikov are irrelevant in 2021.

You haven't watched Jones and Bear play this year, lol, these guys are making routine plays into a circus in our own zone constantly and doing stupid things like pinching too much.

We need someone who just plays a nononsense, low event style of D. Lagesson was doing it for us, but even he is basically a rookie too and rookies on D are like puppies, they'll eventually shit on the carpet.

 

[Nihiliste]

Surprised Sakic didn’t match or beat the price. Cheap for a good dman

 

[russ99]

Because it's not 1990 anymore and PMDs are what are needed, not stay at home defenceman. Players like Kulikov are irrelevant in 2021.

Because it ‘s not 2007 anymore and there is player value to be found outside of shot metrics.

 

[KidLine93]

You haven't watched Jones and Bear play this year, lol, these guys are making routine plays into a circus in our own zone constantly and doing stupid things like pinching too much.

We need someone who just plays a nononsense, low event style of D. Lagesson was doing it for us, but even he is basically a rookie too and rookies on D are like puppies, they'll eventually shit on the carpet.

Hopefully Koekkoek looks as solid as he did before his injury. Having him and Kulikov in the lineup can really drop some of the unforced errors we commit in our own zone.

 

[Wretched Oil]

Yes it is.

Do you expect the top-scoring defenseman on any given team to kill penalties too?
Do you think every defenseman on the team should get PP time?

 

[voxel]

At the beginning of the season I would have said this trade was useless but Bear post-concussion has been bad and Jones stagnated. Lagesson and Bouchard are fine but absolute rookies on a team with a coach who hates mistakes.

 

[Cup or Bust]

Good, low cost move for the Oilers, they needed depth on the left side.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Surprised Sakic didn’t match or beat the price. Cheap for a good dman

Nemeth knew the system better and was even cheaper. Otherwise, I wouldn't have mind Kulikov.

 

[Channelcat]

Best deal of the day. Kulikov has had a career resurgence over the past 2 years or so. Excellent pickup for the Oilers.

 

[Jack Be Quick]

Even though Kulikov doesn't put up points, he's excellent in transition and gets the puck out of the zone under control quite frequently. He transformed P.K. Subban's game, he's going to be a godsend for Barrie.

This is correct.

You're welcome Edmonton, I suppose we owed you one.

 

[Farmboy Patty]

I wish Kulikov good luck. I always liked him and he's a great addition to any team in the play offs.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Hey guys can you give me a rundown of Kulikov? I haven't seen him play a lot in the NHL but I also wanted Edmonton to draft him during his draft year. He's changed his playstyle no?

 

[sandhu111]

Hey guys can you give me a rundown of Kulikov? I haven't seen him play a lot in the NHL but I also wanted Edmonton to draft him during his draft year. He's changed his playstyle no?

Reading through the thread Devil fans love him.
- steady defensive dman
- physical
- good on the PK
- skates well still
- can transition the puck just not much doing in the offensive zone
- very good calming partner to those who need one like Suban (Barrie for us?)
Really good reviews on the player

 

[sandhu111]

Hey guys can you give me a rundown of Kulikov? I haven't seen him play a lot in the NHL but I also wanted Edmonton to draft him during his draft year. He's changed his playstyle no?

Reading through the thread Devil fans love him.
- steady defensive dman
- physical
- good on the PK
- skates well still
- can transition the puck just not much doing in the offensive zone
- very good calming partner to those who need one like Suban (Barrie for us?)
Really good reviews on the player

 

[Richard88]

Wait a second.

So it's a conditional 3/4. That has less value than a straight 3rd round pick.

So how on earth is David Savard worth an entire extra 1st? I think Kulikov is better than him.

One word: truculence

 

[Puckclektr]

I would’ve rather just tried to re-sign him for next year

 

[PuckG]

This is correct.

You're welcome Edmonton, I suppose we owed you one.

I would say you still owe us a few more!

 

[Bond]

How many rounds are the Flames winning this year?

Same as the Oilers

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

Same as the Oilers

Hey, Flames fans need to say anything to stay relevant these days.

 

[McFlyingV]

At the beginning of the season I would have said this trade was useless but Bear post-concussion has been bad and Jones stagnated. Lagesson and Bouchard are fine but absolute rookies on a team with a coach who hates mistakes.

Think he just hates rookies, not mistakes. Otherwise Bear and Jones would never be in the lineup lol.

 

[McFlyingV]

At the beginning of the season I would have said this trade was useless but Bear post-concussion has been bad and Jones stagnated. Lagesson and Bouchard are fine but absolute rookies on a team with a coach who hates mistakes.

Think he just hates rookies, not mistakes. Otherwise Bear and Jones would never be in the lineup lol.

 

[goonybird]

this is such a solid move for Edm for absolutely nothing. Can't believe anyone thinks otherwise

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

He's basically Jones but he's a pk er with experience.

 

[Jack Be Quick]

One word: truculence

I know you thought that was cute but I'm not sure you know what that word means.

 

[Jerkbait]

Massive miss here for oil town. They had a chance to upgrade and failed miserably. Wonder how long before mcdavid pulls the pin there. If they draw Toronto or Winn its one and done first round . Not good enough from the Oilers