interesting, I heard nothing of this, but looking at the salaries it is possible.

 

I did mention a few days ago that theo's brother was in the shop saying he was suppose to be traded 3 days ago however

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And to make the rumors even more "probable," if you can say that, is that Gainey has yet to commit to a goalie for Saturday. Sounds like he might be working on something. Persoanlly, I belive in sunk cost. As in Theo is already paid for so I'd rather have a chance to win with him on the bench than to give him more chances to "earn" his money. The money is guaranteed to him and nothing we can do about it. So let Huet play until he blows it. The only exception would be if the team revolts and says they'll only play if Theo is in. Think that'll happen? Nope.

Man, Theo was supposed to be the centrepiece of this rebuilding thing...easily his worst season ever.

I'd take that deal too.  Smyth would be a great addition and M.A.B. is a good defenseman with size and an upside. 

M.A.B. is also a French Canadian whcih would be retain the status quo of losing Theo...

Habtastic wrote:

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I really don't like the idea of giving up on Komo... it is too early.  Plus, they already have 8 d-men, why would they trade  a top winger and not replace him, but instead replace their 8th defenceman?  It would make more sense to send Zednik along for the ride... Habtastic

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I don't like giving up Komo either, you know he's gonna be hot when he matures. Edmonton is probably asking this, I'd rather give them a future draft pick and send off Ribs

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Figaro wrote: Great points, rings. But I'd try to keep Komisarek. Think it is just not his year. He's got the tools. Edmonton would have to give up some salary (I think they have their own internal cap) so that is why Smyth would come over. Damn, the more I think about it, the more I hope it comes along. Agreed, It would be a little premature for Komi, but I think MAB is much better now and will be better in the future.  But there is no denying that Ryan Smith is a hockey player's player...he's the complete package.  And he always shows up...

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Someone asked who would be Captain if Koiviu left..your answer is right there.

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Edmonton fans are dying for theo http://www.edmontonoilers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5414&sid=805a82d4dd198e5731e5d8112b591420

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 This won't happen now! Too late for this trade. Gainey missed the boat!

 As for Komi, I can see him turning into a Rivet type player! Rivet has been a late bloomer also! Is now playing his best hockey! Remember him even last season. He couldn't skate or pass!

Jay1982 wrote:

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Edmonton fans are dying for theo
http://www.edmontonoilers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5414&sid=805a82d4dd198e5731e5d8112b591420

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They do seem to like Theo - someone called him a horse...more like an ass lately. But they seem to offer pooh in return...where's the Smyth?

So everyone is talking about trades, but does everyone agree that it is time to make a trade?

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So everyone is talking about trades, but does everyone agree that it is time to make a trade?

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The time for a trade was a month ago actually . We keep saying "Ok, we have now hit rock bottom". Then a week later we hit a new low. New Coach, same attitude. Next step. New players, new attitude.

Don't get your hopes up that we'd wind up with an Olympic calibre forward (Canadian, that is). The Oilers just traded for a couple of d-men, so, why Komi?

I'm in Edmonton and I have the same accountant as Ryan Smyth (sp? - oh well, who cares...it's not as though he's a Hab). Grant Fuhr is also a client of his and my guy is a big hockey fan and he's given me a number of hockey prizes for the Guy Lafleur Fall Classic (this year will be the 19th, BTW -- the Robinson Year). We're having lunch the week after next, which could make for some interesting conversation.

One of the most frustrating things about the New NHL is that there are tons of rumours and tons of needs, but no action... sounds like a troubled couple in a small town.

Habtastic