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Created by: zinner21
Team: 2020-21 Edmonton Oilers
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 12, 2021
Published: Feb. 12, 2021
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The Oilers may have found some steady pairings that have really worked well the last 4 or 5 games here. When Bear is healthy he still has to be in. He's one of their top 3 defensemen. So who slides to the left side if you keep in all 4 RHD, which I think is a must. I would go:
Nurse Barrie - They work well together and provide an offensive boost.
Lagesson Larsson - Larsson has steadied playing with Lagesson. I think that has to do with Larsson having to be the more assertive guy with rookie Lagesson. This has been a really solid shut down pair. Lagesson has been impressive. He's been on for only ONE goal against 5v5...
Bear Bouchard - this is the interesting one. Someone has to slide over to the left. I think both of them are capable of it but I would leave Bouchard on the right because he is the better puck mover and makes sense to have him on the side he can be most effective at it.

Let me know your thoughts. Agree with this? Disagree? Oilers are looking good.
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Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:25 a.m.
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I really hadn't thought of that option yet, But I think it would be a great option. Barrie-Nurse can have a couple of chaotic moments each game when they both try to do too much at the same time, but overall quite effective, at least while Nurse is playing so we'll. If Bear can handle the left side, I agree he may complement Bouch well. And absolutely don't want to take Laggs and Larsson apart, they shut everything down so we'll.
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Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:33 a.m.
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I don't see Bear playing the off side. I think that a healthy Bear puts Larsson on the trade block.
Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:39 a.m.
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I really hadn't thought of that option yet, But I think it would be a great option. Barrie-Nurse can have a couple of chaotic moments each game when they both try to do too much at the same time, but overall quite effective, at least while Nurse is playing so we'll. If Bear can handle the left side, I agree he may complement Bouch well. And absolutely don't want to take Laggs and Larsson apart, they shut everything down so we'll.


The other option is they could go 11 and 7 and rotate the D in a way that Bear could work his way back slowly.
Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:40 a.m.
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Quoting: ovandatsyuk13
I don't see Bear playing the off side. I think that a healthy Bear puts Larsson on the trade block.


I disagree with this. Yea Larsson has had some tough moments this year but it's key for the Oilers success that he plays well and with Lagesson he has improved quite a bit. If that pair can become a dependent shutdown pair on on most nights, thats way more valuable than getting a 3rd round pick back or whatever the return would be.

Plus depth is key this season. If there's an injury on the right side, then you are more able to handle it.
Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:40 a.m.
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I’m not sure about bear on the left side if making a move like that I’d lean towards a veteran try larsson first with bouchard if that proves problematic then try Barrie on left side of larsson less of a fan of that idea but either case try moving a veteran first more overall experience and try not to complicate a young players progress if possible. Best bet might just be a rotation needing to sit one of the right shots which is actually a good situation to be in.
Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:43 a.m.
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Quoting: ovandatsyuk13
I don't see Bear playing the off side. I think that a healthy Bear puts Larsson on the trade block.


I can’t see larsson becoming expendable. Barrie is almost certainly a one year rental so if move larsson then Barrie walks suddenly very light on the right side. Plus larsson brings the type of presence that isn’t in abundance on the backend.
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Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:47 a.m.
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I can’t see larsson becoming expendable. Barrie is almost certainly a one year rental so if move larsson then Barrie walks suddenly very light on the right side. Plus larsson brings the type of presence that isn’t in abundance on the backend.


Larsson is also a UFA
Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:48 a.m.
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I disagree with this. Yea Larsson has had some tough moments this year but it's key for the Oilers success that he plays well and with Lagesson he has improved quite a bit. If that pair can become a dependent shutdown pair on on most nights, thats way more valuable than getting a 3rd round pick back or whatever the return would be.

Plus depth is key this season. If there's an injury on the right side, then you are more able to handle it.


We have Jones and Russell in the press box and with Bear healthy that will put Larsson or Koekkoek in there too.
Feb. 12, 2021 at 11:48 a.m.
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The other option is they could go 11 and 7 and rotate the D in a way that Bear could work his way back slowly.


That was a nightmare against Calgary. The forwards get too tired.
Feb. 12, 2021 at 12:02 p.m.
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We have Jones and Russell in the press box and with Bear healthy that will put Larsson or Koekkoek in there too.


Larsson isn't coming out
Feb. 12, 2021 at 12:41 p.m.
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Barrie isn't good enough defensively to play 1st pairing. When Bear is healthy he absolutely slides back in on the top pair with Nurse.

The Lagesson-Larsson pairing is getting great results, but only because their PDO is a red hot 1.167. Ride it until the wheels fall off, but Jones-Larsson is the better option IMO.

I think that leaves us with Barrie-Bouchard on the 3rd pairing. With some shelter and heavy offensive zone minutes, I think these two could create a lot more than they give up.
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Feb. 12, 2021 at 12:50 p.m.
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I don't see Bear playing the off side. I think that a healthy Bear puts Larsson on the trade block.


I think the Lagesson - Larsson pair has been deadly. Lagesson is a +3 this season which shows his pair with Larsson is working. Larsson and Lagesson are our only defensive defenseman, I'd consider the rest of our d-men offensive or two-way d-men. I'd be shocked if we traded him we need the flexibility to play any style of hockey
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Feb. 12, 2021 at 12:56 p.m.
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And absolutely don't want to take Laggs and Larsson apart, they shut everything down so we'll.


If we can get Larsson on a cheaper contract next season I'd love to bring him back. Him and Lagesson can shut down anyone. I'd like to see both of them develop into top tier defensive defenseman as they grow
Feb. 12, 2021 at 2:40 p.m.
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Larsson is also a UFA


Larsson also expressed his desire to stay in Edmonton so should be an easy extension for Holland to come to terms on provably already have it in place just expansion implications can’t sign yet.
Feb. 12, 2021 at 7:20 p.m.
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Larsson isn't coming out


Then who is?
Feb. 12, 2021 at 7:22 p.m.
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I think the Lagesson - Larsson pair has been deadly. Lagesson is a +3 this season which shows his pair with Larsson is working. Larsson and Lagesson are our only defensive defenseman, I'd consider the rest of our d-men offensive or two-way d-men. I'd be shocked if we traded him we need the flexibility to play any style of hockey


I think Lagesson is the better of the 2, and will play well with whoever moves in.
 
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