Rice 42 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenceman Joni Pitkanen, a restricted free agent, to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Erik Cole. Details to follow. I like it for both teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings8831 40 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey and front page of tsn.ca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I like it for both teams. Me too. A very interesting trade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 WOW EDM is determined to rebuild! Erik Cole (Healthy) With Penner could be exciting to watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I like it for both teams. Love Eric Cole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Love Eric Cole. ditto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Hate Erik Cole, but he is a good player and Edmonton needed a top 6 fwd. Cole just wears his socks too low, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 cole's way to good to play for the Oilers...hate this trade. Hate the oilers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Hate the Oilers, but they are getting alot better. I like the trade for both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Hate the Oilers, but they are getting alot better. I like the trade for both. I wouldn't say they are a lot better. The moves theyu've made so far, I really don't see them being THAT much different than last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I wouldn't say they are a lot better. The moves theyu've made so far, I really don't see them being THAT much different than last season. Their D will be a lot better, they added a proven offensive threat and a young guy in Brule who was touted (Past tense) to be a top 6 forward. Plus they opened up cap space by trading away Torres' overpayment, ahhh contract rather. They may not contend for the cup this year but they will be considerably better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Their D will be a lot better, they added a proven offensive threat and a young guy in Brule who was touted (Past tense) to be a top 6 forward. Plus they opened up cap space by trading away Torres' overpayment, ahhh contract rather. They may not contend for the cup this year but they will be considerably better. Agreed, especially with the maturity of Sam Gagner and Andrew Cogliano. The Oilers will be significantley better then last year. Not a cup threat yet, but I bet they make the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Actually, this deal works out perfectly for both teams. No complaint from me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Canres get a reliable D-man.. Oilers get an injury waiting to happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
North Guy 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 If Hitchcock can light a fire under Torres butt, watch out. Even if Torres does not score 25 goals, his physical presence is what Columbus needs and what Brule cannot provide. Both Torres and Nash are LWs so I'm not sure if they can play on the same line. After watching the Worlds Championships, Scott Howson probably wants two big boys to play with Nash. Eric Cole basically replaces Torres in the Oilers lineup. Not sure how Brule will fit though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I wouldn't say they are a lot better. The moves theyu've made so far, I really don't see them being THAT much different than last season. The moves they're making don't have to make them THAT much better. They were making a run for the playoffs late in the season simply on the backs of Gagner, Cogliano, Gilbert, etc. Now they have Cogliano, Gagner, Hemsky, Horcoff, Cole, Nilsson, Brodziak...the list goes on...all with valuable NHL experience. They have a great offense up front, and a fairly decent offense, assuming Souray can stay healthy even if it is only for his PP shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Canres get a reliable D-man.. Oilers get an injury waiting to happen Haha. You don't think Pitkanen has injury issues? Hes the Finnish version of Kronwall. 1st season - 71 games 2nd season - 58 games 3rd season - 77 games Last season - 63 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 I like Erik Cole... This is just want the Oil need... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Haha. You don't think Pitkanen has injury issues? Hes the Finnish version of Kronwall. 1st season - 71 games 2nd season - 58 games 3rd season - 77 games Last season - 63 games Reliable D_MAn is keyword for i know nothing about you ;P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Reliable D_MAn is keyword for i know nothing about you ;P I love Pitkanen. The guys a beast offensively, physically, and decent defensively. But he has injury problems of his own, and some attitude issues as well. Theres no way Cole would land Pitkanen on and one for one deal like otherwise. (and that whole Pitkanen is an unsigned RFA might have an effect too ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave 31 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 think i am 1/2 asleep still, i sweat this thread said the oliers got eric Stall, almost s*** my pants, glad it is only eric cole, they can have him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
