Oilers Vs. Predators Postgame: Grebeshkov!
Jonathan Willis
March 02 2010 10:16PM
Nashville Predators: 4
Edmonton Oilers: 3
A day after dealing defenceman Denis Grebeshkov, the Russian rear-guard made his greatest contribution yet to the dive for five, scoring a goal and adding an assist in Nashville’s 4-3 victory over the Oilers.
Do trades at the deadline actually help?
Jason Gregor
March 02 2010 01:30PM
How many of the trades leading up to the deadline actually help a team? Here’s a recap of what happened last year leading up to the trade deadline.
The Cap Space Argument
Jonathan Willis
March 02 2010 01:09PM
I’m a little surprised at the favourable reaction of many Oilers fans to the Denis Grebeshkov trade. While I didn’t think it was a brutally one-sided deal, I do know that I wouldn’t have made it in Steve Tambellini’s shoes. Because the biggest argument in favour of the trade is the cap space issue, I thought I’d spend a little time on that today.
UPDATED! GDB LXII: Back to reality
Jason Gregor
March 02 2010 11:41AM
After a sixteen-day break the Oilers get back at it tonight in Nashville where they'll take on former teammate Denis Grebeshkov. I’m still a bit surprised some felt the Oilers should have gotten more for the inconsistent, $3 million D-man, because to me this trade was more about shedding cap space than anything else.
Oilers 2010 Trade Deadline: Tambellini found alive
Robin Brownlee
March 01 2010 04:38PM
With the trade of Denis Grebeshkov to the Nashville Predators this afternoon, it's obvious reports of Steve Tambellini's demise have been greatly exaggerated.
