Soundwave
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Ya I don't think so personally. Holland also talked about guys in Bako getting a shot. I don't see him adding more ppl to block that.
He wants for guys like Benson, Marody or even Currie to win spots.
Roster is set. That extra $ is for the TDL or an early trade if needed
We are linked to Brassard on the rumor mill, so who knows, lets see.
Signing a 1 year player doesn't neccessarily limit your TDL flexibility, I wish people could understand that. You're going to be dealing picks/prospects but teams in sell mode will be willing to take back a 1 year salary of a Brassard (if it doesn't work out) or Gagner or even a Manning at the deadline if that's what it takes to complete a trade.
Most teams understand they have to take back some salary to make trades work.
I get it's the summer where hope springs eternal that the Yamamotos/Ratties/Puljujarvis will step onto the roster and take a spot and really contribute, I guess Benson is this year's great hope, but there's no guarantee of shit really.
Brassard has 6 straight 14+ goal seasons even last year which was a "bad" year for him. The Oilers still really only have maybe 4 guys that have a really, really good shot at 14+ goals on their roster.