Speculation: The All Encompassing Edmonton Oilers Thread
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Slavin is a very good d-man but I would rather keep McDavid and find another way to get a d-man which is what the Oilers should do.
I agree but if the trade is made in season there should be 1-2 serious contracts going back to Edmonton as well.
To me the ideal package would be: 1-2 Contract players; 1-2 1st round picks and at least 2 top tier prospects. One of the players going back to Edmonton should be a goalie.
Not much right now. Didn't he let in 4 goals on 20 shots in the AHL last night?
bandwagonesque
I eat Kraft Dinner and I vote
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Congratulations -- you drew the most unreasonable and needlessly controversial conclusion possible about my feelings about Slavin from what I wrote.
McDavid would likely win a cup in Carolina no matter what the Canes give up to get him. I'd trade anything to get him if I were them. If I were the Oilers, I would give up anything not named McDavid to acquire everything from the net out and pay absolutely everything to get it.
If they went scorched earth they could win a cup pretty easily within the remainder of his tenure there. You might as well do it while you have him in his prime because once you lose him you are in a barren wasteland rebuild regardless.
If they went scorched earth they could win a cup pretty easily within the remainder of his tenure there. You might as well do it while you have him in his prime because once you lose him you are in a barren wasteland rebuild regardless.
Anton Dubinchuk
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Why is all the discussion about Slavin in this thread, I don’t get it?
I think from a Canes perspective it’s obvious that they say no because they don’t even do Aho for McDavid straight up.
I think from a Canes perspective it’s obvious that they say no because they don’t even do Aho for McDavid straight up.
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POVERTY
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You simply must be a casual who does not value defensive play if you would trade THE Jacob Slavvin for Connor McDavid (who??).
bandwagonesque
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Because a poster made a claim about him that was probably intended to provoke what you are referring to as discussion.
You cannot identify something as obvious by relying on an antecedent almost no one agrees is correct.
ole ole
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So to be clear, you think Jacob Slavin is a top 5 defensive defenseman of all time?
cptjeff
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I think he would absolutely be in that discussion, yes. Brind'Amour is definitely biased, but also not a bullshitter, and he's said that Slavin is the best he's ever seen in his time involved in the game.
For whatever it's worth, I would absolutely trade Aho for McDavid straight up. Even with a substantial Canes add.
Nikishin Go Boom
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My sides are in orbit but I respect that you doubled down tbh
HAHAHA Aho is not even a top 10 C. he's not even a gamebreaker.
Well if your overrated coach says its true must be
Anton Dubinchuk
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(trying to see who maintains a regular online presence in the year 2023 and still doesn’t understand how the internet works… the answer seems to be most of HF…)
wintersej
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Hyman, who never had more than 21 goals in a season before joined McDrai is 31 and not the kind of guy you go out and make a big deal for.
Slavin will always be somewhat underrated imo. The dude is such a beast defensively, but lacks the offense for a Norris. Not to say he has none, but it's not of the Makar/Fox/Heisk category. The guy is amazing defensively though. Complete f***ing stud, and has been for years. If I'm looking for the perfect guy to set the tone for my blueline defensively, it's him.
None of this speaks to the silly debate in this thread now, mind you. Just my thoughts on Slavin from a defensive stance.
Anton Dubinchuk
aho
He’s definitely a top 10 C what are you even talking about.
A team’s 10C is on like the second line of their ECHL team lmao
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Navin R Slavin
Fifth line center
This is amazing. I am so proud of hfcanes right now.
For those who don't know, the Canes catch phrase this year is "cause chaos". Looks like some of our posters have taken that to heart.
Oilers fans, just be thankful that you've got something else to talk about for a little while.
For those who don't know, the Canes catch phrase this year is "cause chaos". Looks like some of our posters have taken that to heart.
Oilers fans, just be thankful that you've got something else to talk about for a little while.
GreatSaveEssensa
The Dark Side Of The Goon
Hmmmm….almost as if hockey was a team game hey? Trying ti say having the best players in the word wouldn't help your team is certainly a take I’ll give you that.
GreatSaveEssensa
The Dark Side Of The Goon
How about a generational centre? I heard they were fairly easy to acquire these days. All it takes is a stay at home, shut down d man apparently. Who knew?
