1. If TDA lashes out at his teammates after an OT loss during the regular season like he did with the Rangers, imagine what it would be like during the playoffs if it happened again.

Character is more important than putting up points when you're already winning against weaker teams IMO.

If TDA's character didn't improve in Tampa, Arizona or New York, what makes you think it will improve in Carolina?

It will take more than TDA and his level of character to fill the shoes left behind by Dougie.



As for Stecher, it's a 3rd round pick for someone who did good at the World Championships and in the playoffs for the Canucks.

I'm just spitballing what his trade value is as a rental.



2. Carolina needs somebody to quarterback the power-play if it falls apart.

That's why I brought in Gustafsson.



3. I didn't know that Gardiner is eligible for LTIR.

Would you be able to tell me the extent of injury and how long he'll be out of the lineup?



4. Brind'amour's son hasn't been signed to an ELC by the Oilers yet since being drafted in the 6th round in 2017.

That tells me all I need to know about his trade value.

Slow down there Spanky. The young man chose the collegiate route. Given his production to date I'd say that was wise of him. There is no rush for the Oilers to sign him, they hold only his rights until the summer of 2023. It's a draft and watch scenario.

Playing hockey in College and the NHL are two completely ball games.

Young man chose the collegiate route because he was cut from the team at training camp, knowing full well he wouldn't play for the Oilers at any point.

Looking at his production to date, which is what you're suggesting, it's been pretty flat for the last two years in college.



There is no rush for the Oilers because there's not much at stake.

As a 6th round pick, the odds he plays even one full season worth of games in his career aren't that great.

Here's some proof to back that up:

https://dobberprospects.com/2020/05/16/nhl-draft-pick-probabilities/



I feel pretty confident that in two years, he will no longer be property of the Edmonton Oilers.

This might be a "draft and watch" scenario.

But for the Oilers' front office and scouting staff, it's like watching paint dry.

Just trying to help you see the big picture

I'm just starting to get to know the Canes and how they operate as a team.

So, thanks a bunch


If TDA keeps his nose clean, you can pretend my idea of trading for Stecher never happened.

As for Brind'amour's son, what is he worth in your opinion?

This is over someone who was drafted years ago in the 6th round and who hasn't ever signed a contract with the Oilers.

And you're fuming over a Cup Final from 15 years ago.

it's healthy to have a good day once in a while. You should try it sometime.

That would open a completely different can of worms.

With another fanbase.



And you know what would happen if I did?

They would use the same points and exact same line of reasoning that I'm using in this very thread