Perron to PIT

[bustaheims]

DarrenDreger: Oilers trade Perron to the Penguins for a 1st round pick in 2015.

Good fit. Pens are decimated by injuries and need help on the wing. Oil get a late 1st in a good draft.

 

[L K]

Just what Edmonton needed!  Seriously though.  They have the same inept scouting staff and have absolutely no track record outside of the top 10.  Getting 1st round picks is never a bad thing, especially when Perron isn't having a stellar year (Oilers effect I would assume).

They traded Magnus Paajarvi AND a 2nd round pick for Perron a year and a half ago.  Theyare essentially getting back the equivalent of a 2nd round pick in that 1st rounder most likely...especially if their defense gets healthy in time to get back into game shape for the playoffs.

It's a big circle game for Edmonton but this is a nice addition for Pittsburgh.

 

[bustaheims]

The Oilers also get one of the best names in hockey as part of the deal - Rob Klinkhammer

 

[Andy007]

I don't know, a late first rounder and depth centre for a 26yr old with grit, who can play both left and right wing and almost hit 30/60 last year? What is another 1st rounder going to do for this club? I really think Edmonton could use an older, experienced forward with some leadership ability but maybe the idea is MacDavid or bust.

 

[Chev-boyar-sky]

Just what Edmonton needed!  Seriously though.  They have the same inept scouting staff and have absolutely no track record outside of the top 10.  Getting 1st round picks is never a bad thing, especially when Perron isn't having a stellar year (Oilers effect I would assume).

They traded Magnus Paajarvi AND a 2nd round pick for Perron a year and a half ago.  Theyare essentially getting back the equivalent of a 2nd round pick in that 1st rounder most likely...especially if their defense gets healthy in time to get back into game shape for the playoffs.

It's a big circle game for Edmonton but this is a nice addition for Pittsburgh.

Exactly right. The 2nd they moved to St. Louis likely ends up a couple picks after the 1st rounder they just received so.......

 

[Chev-boyar-sky]

Funny I had brought him up yesterday as a target for the Leafs. Too bad Nonis and CO weren't interested.

From the return it seems as if it wouldn't have taken much to land him.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Perron with a goal in his first game. I really think he could have a Kunitz-like effect playing with Crosby. Very smart player.