Value of: Functional Toughness to the Oilers

[HuGo Sham]

I would love WIFI on the Oilers. What's the ask for him?

he's not available - certainly not for what the oilers would offer. And then there'd be a thread on here from fellow habs fans desperate for a trade to add "functional toughness"

*there's already a thread below from habs fans wanting to add to Xhekaj to take some of the toughness burden away from him*

 

[pth2]

I wonder if Josh Anderson at 50% could be a fit. The retention means the price would be high for what he actually provides, though. But he can be a 3d liner with size and physical play.

 

[HuGo Sham]

I wonder if Josh Anderson at 50% could be a fit. The retention means the price would be high for what he actually provides, though. But he can be a 3d liner with size and physical play.

he's had a good start to the season and I'm not sure hughes is in a rush to move him. I don't think habs have a retention spot available either

 

[pth2]

he's had a good start to the season and I'm not sure hughes is in a rush to move him. I don't think habs have a retention spot available either

His playing well is what makes him movable, and the Habs have a slot free - Petry and Allen are the other players using them. That slot is likely earmarked for a Dvorak, Armia or Savard rental, but if Edmonton sees Anderson as a solution and they'd give up something of value, why not ?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I wonder if Josh Anderson at 50% could be a fit. The retention means the price would be high for what he actually provides, though. But he can be a 3d liner with size and physical play.

I guess it depends on what the ask is? Does he PK at all?

Honestly, I think what you're asking for is more expensive than you may want to pay...especially if you need to be on the lower end financially.

Look at what guys like Jeannot and Cotter and your very own Mcleod returned this year. Prices are up on these type of pieces.

A 4 / 5 RHD has always been kind of pricey.

In what world is Jeannot and McLeod remotely comparable? McLeod is one of the softest players that I've ever seen play for the Oilers.

Laughton and Hathaway. Either would be a good add for the Oilers. Sadly, the Flyers view them as core pieces. Risto if didn't have 3 years left might interest them as well.

Flip Savioe to the Flyers. Maybe Torts is a Nurse fan.

Don't know much about Laughton but Hathaway is a player that I'd have all kinds of time for.

Is dirty now the same as tough in Edmonton?

Sadly he's one of our toughest and yes he is dirty but at least he isn't a fake tough guy like Backlund.

 

[pth2]

I guess it depends on what the ask is? Does he PK at all?

He's been an occasional PKer in the past, but seems destined to be a regular this season.

The ask is essentially based on his retention - if someone wanted him at full cost, the ask would be minimal, but at 50% I can't imagine it would be less than a couple of seconds, if not a second and a first.

 

[joestevens29]

Shocking who started this

 

[Forge]

In what world is Jeannot and McLeod remotely comparable? McLeod is one of the softest players that I've ever seen play for the Oilers.

Never thought Ryan was his brother in terms of his physicality, but never considered him soft. You watched him more than me though, so if that's what you feel, so be it.

Wasn't really the point though

 

[joestevens29]

Functional toughness and 4 th line is a joke, but Bryan thinks it means something