2019 Around the League

[Josepho]

I remember when Chiarelli was the GM of the year candidate, think that was the year they made playoffs.

Don't forget Pierre Dorion also being nominated.

Edmonton will fire their GM. Aquilini won’t. Again, I don’t think we have the upper hand as a fanbase.

I'm just hoping we add a president at this point. Hextall's probably the best one available that fits the "big name" mandate that the Aquilinis apparently want.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Markstrom and Koskinen both have similar stats this season, not great but decent.
One has played 205 nhl games, is making 3.6m in cap hit until 2020
One has played 29 nhl games, will be making 4.5m in cap hit until 2022

WTF????

Edit: Jesus, just realized that Koskinin is 30 years old

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Don't forget Pierre Dorion also being nominated.



I'm just hoping we add a president at this point. Hextall's probably the best one available that fits the "big name" mandate that the Aquilinis apparently want.

*Cough *Cough Yzerman is a free agent now

 

[VanillaCoke]

I like that deal for the Oilers, trade talbot, or let him walk and get a decent starter for a cheap cap hit.

 

[StreetHawk]

I like that deal for the Oilers, trade talbot, or let him walk and get a decent starter for a cheap cap hit.

I believe Talbot's current deal has him around a $4.67 million cap hit. So, it's roughly the same for their starting goaltending. They will need to go much cheaper for the backup from the $2.5 million that Koskinen was making to another guy. Saving around $1.5 million max on that.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Should be plenty of cheap goalies available that can at least be marginally better than talbot

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I like that deal for the Oilers, trade talbot, or let him walk and get a decent starter for a cheap cap hit.

Im sorry what?? 4.5m for a 30 years old goalie who only has 29 nhl games, you like the deal???

 

[Melvin]

30 year old goalie who has OK numbers through 25 games. What could go wrong.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Edmonton will fire their GM. Aquilini won’t. Again, I don’t think we have the upper hand as a fanbase.

When Aquilini fires Benning he will *actually* fire Benning and not kick him upstairs so he can still hang around and have a say who will replace him.

 

[Josepho]

*Cough *Cough Yzerman is a free agent now

Yzerman left the closest thing in the league to a perfect situation.

If he goes anywhere, it'll be Detroit.

 

[canucksfan]

Someone could make a legit argument that Chiarelli is trying to sabotage the Oilers. Just awful deals.

 

[Hollywood Burrows]

I assume whoever signs Talbot will be getting the NHL's comeback player of the year in 19-20.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Someone could make a legit argument that Chiarelli is trying to sabotage the Oilers. Just awful deals.

If anything he is not getting fire any time soon

 

[NucksRuleYep]

Nice to see both St Louis and Colorado lose today. Canucks are basically all caught up with games played and still sitting in 8th place. Need to win on Wednesday for sure against Carolina and if we can do that then we end with a 4-0-2 streak before all star break which is nice.

 

[GreatSaveLuongo]

O man I just hope Oilers keep their mediocity...pls let them win a few games to get their hopes high so Chia is not fired...

 

[hellstick]

Chiarelli is a gift. I like Koskinen, but that's a weird contract, and a weird situation to put Talbot in. Very Oilers-esque.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Im sorry what?? 4.5m for a 30 years old goalie who only has 29 nhl games, you like the deal???

Yeah, its only 3 years. On the low end of starters salaries, he's got good khl numbers and has had a number of excellent games for them already. Also an upgrade on talbot and cheaper so if they can get a cheap backup I think its a good gamble

We have 4th liners with worse contracts , an at least above average starter for 4.5 is really not a bad deal

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Yeah, its only 3 years. On the low end of starters salaries, he's got good khl numbers and has had a number of excellent games for them already. Also an upgrade on talbot and cheaper so if they can get a cheap backup I think its a good gamble

We have 4th liners with worse contracts , an at least above average starter for 4.5 is really not a bad deal

All based on a 29 games sample size, his stats arent even impressive

 

[Bleach Clean]

I would probably claim Rattie but I bet they claim Spooner.

$20 they claim Spooner; any takers?

They won’t claim him.

 

[member 290103]

Yeah, its only 3 years. On the low end of starters salaries, he's got good khl numbers and has had a number of excellent games for them already. Also an upgrade on talbot and cheaper so if they can get a cheap backup I think its a good gamble

We have 4th liners with worse contracts , an at least above average starter for 4.5 is really not a bad deal

I like that deal for the Oilers, trade talbot, or let him walk and get a decent starter for a cheap cap hit.

Koskinen may not be a decent starter tho

 

[VanillaCoke]

I think he is and his KhL numbers are impressive, where there's smoke there's fire.

Like I said he's looked really good in a number of games, and the Oilers defense is trash, so he's also been blown out of a few games.

Better and cheaper than talbot, and most other starters. 3 years is not that risky for the reward.

 

[Fire Benning]

3 year deal for a 30 year old goalie with slightly above average numbers in 27 NHL games lmao.

The Oilers are an absolute gem.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

 

[Jyrki21]

Yzerman left the closest thing in the league to a perfect situation.

If he goes anywhere, it'll be Detroit.

When you think about it, it'll probably be the first time in human history anyone chooses to leave Florida for Detroit.

 

[NoShowWilly]

Haven't been impressed at all with Koskinen.