Tobias Kahun
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Is there one to let your worst player on the ice try and QB it? I want to find that one tooI'm still looking for the pass the puck around for ever and never shoot more than once....
Is there one to let your worst player on the ice try and QB it? I want to find that one tooI'm still looking for the pass the puck around for ever and never shoot more than once....
I agree that this should of been a thing. This last offseason coming off the season we did and becoming the cup favourites we were pegged at he shoulda been able to use that to his advantage but he didn't even do that when it shoulda been the easiest time to do so. Over paid drai by 1-2 mill per year. And over paid Russell in years and dollars. He's a brutal negotiator in contracts and trades.Let's not forget that Chiarelli squandered a key leverage piece from last summer: the Oilers no longer have being potentially a stanley cup contender in their bag of negotiation tricks. You can drive prices down on UFAs and re-signings if you can offer the chance of a championship. Are guys going to consider signing for less now that the Oilers offer no reasonable prospect for success? Doubt it. Prices just went up. Good thing Chiarelli is banking all that cap space . . .
I agree that this should of been a thing. This last offseason coming off the season we did and becoming the cup favourites we were pegged at he shoulda been able to use that to his advantage but he didn't even do that when it shoulda been the easiest time to do so. Over paid drai by 1-2 mill per year. And over paid Russell in years and dollars. He's a brutal negotiator in contracts and trades.
The most important priority last summer was signing Draisaitl and Connor to max contracts. Everything else was secondary. If Chia did nothing else, signing those players made for a successful off-season for him.
Now Draisatl has screwed everything up.
The most important priority last summer was signing Draisaitl and Connor to max contracts. Everything else was secondary. If Chia did nothing else, signing those players made for a successful off-season for him.
Now Draisatl has screwed everything up.
This is such a low bar.
This is the last year of a cheap McDavid, the fact that he didn't utilize it is embarrassing and pathetic.
Not so. Think back to last summer. There was general panic that there may be a possible offer sheet for Draisaitl or Connor may not want to sign a max contract.
Chia got Connor at a more than fair deal. He had to pay more for Drai, but the two deals evened out. I can remember a great sense of relief after the Connor and Drai max deals were announced.
The problem this year is that while Talbot had a "top 3" in the league season last year, this year he is fallen off. Talbot's last season success has not been repeated. Also, do not forget that there is no Sekera and Klefbom has played poorly. It is certain that there are also intangible factors which are probably serving as distractions in the room.
These last things were not predictable heading into the season (other than Sekera).
I agree. With McDavid deal kicking in next season. This without a doubt shoulda been the season we go for it. We have 6 ish mill in space. Coulda/shoulda used it to fill holes. If he can't ice competitive team now. I have no hope of when mcdavids deal kicks in.This is such a low bar.
This is the last year of a cheap McDavid, the fact that he didn't utilize it is embarrassing and pathetic.
I agree. With McDavid deal kicking in next season. This without a doubt shoulda been the season we go for it. We have 6 ish mill in space. Coulda/shoulda used it to fill holes. If he can't ice competitive team now. I have no hope of when mcdavids deal kicks in.
Good point, oilers89.
If Chia can't field a contending team with McDavid making this much, how's he going to do it next year when 97 makes way more?
Draisaitl hasn't proven that he could be an elite 1C. All he's proven is that he has great chemistry with Mcdavid but that isn't worth 8.5 million per season. In Draisaitl's case we should have bridged him for 2 seasons and played him at 2C for the entire year. It's probably not a popular opinion but I would trade him for a true 1D before other GM's realize that he's overpaid.
I agree. With McDavid deal kicking in next season. This without a doubt shoulda been the season we go for it. We have 6 ish mill in space. Coulda/shoulda used it to fill holes. If he can't ice competitive team now. I have no hope of when mcdavids deal kicks in.
Unfortunately, I agree. All the ribbing we were getting in the offseason about overpaying someone who is just a winger, is, regrettably, looking far too relevant.
It might be a good move to sell high on Drai.
How much centre has Leon played though?
Fun fact I believe Draisaitls point per game relative to dollars per point is better than McDavid.They both asked for too much money but why not with Chiarelli. Terrible negotiator. Connor needs to be a 110-120 point player if he's at 12.5.
Well, that's actually what Chia didn't do last year as well.
And the jury is out as to whether Chia is a smart GM.
He'll sacrifice RNH for futures. That's the ticket.
I know that sounds reactionary, but even the staunchest Chia admirer has to admit it's slightly more than just a possibility.
Wait what?
Huh? McDavid is not making 12.5 this year.Fun fact I believe Draisaitls point per game relative to dollars per point is better than McDavid.
Yeah, I can't believe Chiarelli got bullied by Connor McDavid. What has that kid accomplished? What a terrible negotiator. And trader. I bet he under-tips, too. And over-waters his house plants.Fun fact I believe Draisaitls point per game relative to dollars per point is better than McDavid.They both asked for too much money but why not with Chiarelli. Terrible negotiator. Connor needs to be a 110-120 point player if he's at 12.5.