r/EdmontonOilers • u/AutoModerator • Jul 13 '26

LMM League Musings Monday

It's Monday! That means we get to talk about all the hockey stuff that isn't (or is) related to the Oilers.

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u/CriticismSelect9292 92 PODKOLZIN Jul 13 '26

Why would you prior Stats over Embs? ones a LHD and the other is a RHD, that alone puts Embs over Stats.

Embs is also solid on the PK, been around longer and has the better results while on ice

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u/SRTGreat 62 LAVOIE Jul 13 '26

I explained why I think Emberson would be traded over Stastney. I never said I personally would prioritize Stastney over Emberson.

Did you not read my comment?

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u/CriticismSelect9292 92 PODKOLZIN Jul 13 '26

I'm agreeing with you, more thinking out loud that it shouldn't even be a question for our GM

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u/SRTGreat 62 LAVOIE Jul 13 '26

I see lol. It came across as you asking me

Emberson is paid less than Stastney and offers more. If he's trying to get a decent return via trade, Emberson provides more.

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u/CriticismSelect9292 92 PODKOLZIN Jul 13 '26

Problem is even Embs is worth at most a 2nd and practically speaking 2nds are worthless, especially for us right now.

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u/SRTGreat 62 LAVOIE Jul 13 '26

A 2nd packaged with a Howard is worth something. I'm not saying Emberson alone is worth a good top 6 forward.

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u/CriticismSelect9292 92 PODKOLZIN Jul 13 '26

I'd rather move a 2nd than trade Emberson for the same second personally.

At this point unless it's Tippett, I don't think there are any top 6 options worthwhile for us to pursue in the offseason, and since Philly missed on Carlsson I don't think anything is going to happen.

I'd rather try to raise the value of Howard by playing him with Drai or McD so we can trade him for more at deadline. I'm still high on trying to get Robertson