CanuckGame39
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LOL he ain't no legit #2. And you guys just traded a top 5 LW in the entire league.
Confirmed Trade: [NJD/EDM] Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson - Part 2
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LOL he ain't no legit #2. And you guys just traded a top 5 LW in the entire league.
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Some of my fellow Oiler fans are looking at this short sighted, am I unhappy Hall is gone yes, do I wish we could have got Subban for Hall staright up yeah but that was not going to happen. The prospect of Klefbom-Larsson anchoring the back end with McDavid, Draisital and Puljujärvi running things up front is a beautiful thought. This trade looks bad in the short term but we have actually taken a step in our rebuild.
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No. At the time Rask was magic beans that worked out great. Hall is legit top 5 LW in the game.
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I've seen this trend for years lol. Never ever put stock into what HF says. This trade hurts a lot right now but I see now that it will help us in the long run. Larsson will be a player for us and should thrive in a more offensive environment.
Whoa there! We're talking Taylor Hall not Brett Hull.
He's 24 years old and should have lots of great years left.
Oiler fans were over valuing their $6 million trio. Unfortunately for them, going 6 years without playoffs and being in the bottom 3 in the standings save the lockout season hurts their value. Even Duchene and landeskog for the Avalanche, their shine is wearing off cause they aren't winning.
Look at FLa and what happened with JBo and OJ. Spent about a decade in the NHL before they sipped any okayoff action. That drops your value.
Not sure how NJ sets up their blue line. They moved gelinas for a pick at the deadline and now move Larsson. Didn't qualify Merrill but insiders seem to imply a deal will get done.
Was it a bit of over payment for the oilers? Yes, if you view hall as a 1st line winger while Larsson right now is. #3 dman.
Larsson has had some ups and downs so it's hard to peg if he rises to the level of a M-E Vlasic or a N. Hmjaralson from Chicago who I would consider the top level #2 dmen. Even a Dan hamhuis in his prime was a good #2. Larsson wo t put up big numbers, but has the ability to provide solid defence. He has been asked in nj to play top pairing. Some ups and downs doing that
As long as Edmonton is realistic in what to expect, it was a move they had to make. Needed to change up the forwards and get defence on yhe right side.
Look at FLa and what happened with JBo and OJ. Spent about a decade in the NHL before they sipped any okayoff action. That drops your value.
Not sure how NJ sets up their blue line. They moved gelinas for a pick at the deadline and now move Larsson. Didn't qualify Merrill but insiders seem to imply a deal will get done.
Was it a bit of over payment for the oilers? Yes, if you view hall as a 1st line winger while Larsson right now is. #3 dman.
Larsson has had some ups and downs so it's hard to peg if he rises to the level of a M-E Vlasic or a N. Hmjaralson from Chicago who I would consider the top level #2 dmen. Even a Dan hamhuis in his prime was a good #2. Larsson wo t put up big numbers, but has the ability to provide solid defence. He has been asked in nj to play top pairing. Some ups and downs doing that
As long as Edmonton is realistic in what to expect, it was a move they had to make. Needed to change up the forwards and get defence on yhe right side.
Thank you.
Everyone with common sense knew RNH or Eberle wouldn't return Larsson. We all saw the proposal's time and time again.
Hall or Draisaitl were the only pieces we had to offer for a defenceman like Larsson. I probably would have moved Draisaitl instead of Hall, but it's water under the bridge.
Edmonton now has 3 top 4 defenceman with UFA period just around the corner.
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Lol I know.
Plus it's not like Edmonton has any leverage here. Every team knows that they need a dman. It could have been much worse, at least they got a guy that is a legit young top pairing anchor.
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In what world is Larsson a top pair defensemen? 18 points and his hero chart he is a top 4 defensemen at best. Horrible for Edm.
Hall is 1 year older and already put up elite numbers before hitting his prime.
Larsson is barely a 3/4 and has 0 offensive upside.
Also:
NHL forwards, 2012-16, min 1,000 minutes, ranked by 5v5 PTS/60:
1. Sidney Crosby: 2.71
2. Jamie Benn: 2.54
3. Taylor Hall: 2.49
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Larsson loves Hoboken. Guy gets more ass than a toilet seat in this town, that's probably why
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How many times have you seen Larsson play? Please give me a full scouting report on him
Value is definitely off but Oilers needed a good d-man, if no one is willing to do fair value you have no choice but to overpay.
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That is completely immaterial now. He is going to be counted on to fix Edmonton's defensive issues and he'd better step up.
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