Colorado Avalanche: Raiding the Oilers Roster

By Mark T | Apr 30, 2016

Apr 11, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle (14) and forward Benoit Pouliot (67) celebrate forward Taylor Hall (4) goal against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jordan Eberle is a possible fit in the Colorado Avalanche top 6.

Mar 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Edmonton Oilers right wing Jordan Eberle (14) during the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Eberle, Right Wing

I remember watching Jordan Eberle in the World Juniors playing for Canada. At the time he was Mr. Clutch. He’s never had a chance to show that since, as the Oilers haven’t been in the playoffs.

What he has done is score at a consistently high rate. His numbers this season were lower than normal, but his offensive numbers still compare nicely with those of Matt Duchene. So by acquiring him, we’d essentially be getting a right-shooting Duchene. Doesn’t sound so bad to me.

Once again though, there are negatives. He’s rather small (5-foot-11, 181 pounds), and has been criticized as being a perimeter-style player. He also was voted by the Oilers fans as the guy they’d most like to see traded. Not a good sign.

That being said, given his unpopularity and his off season, he might be available at a bargain rate compared to a guy like Hall.

Next: Benoit Pouliot

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