Speculation: Did RNH just become (more) available?

[ChaoticOrange]

0 goals, 4 points in 13 playoff games

It seems we differ on RNH's value as an "asset"

Chris Kreider, Nick Ritchie, Kevin Hayes, all had similar or worse stats.

Alex Galchenyuk put up an almighty 0-3-3 in 6 games as a winger not tasked with shutting anyone down.

One playoff run doesn't make or break a career.

 

[Homesick]

0 goals, 4 points in 13 playoff games

It seems we differ on RNH's value as an "asset"

Seems like RNH for Galchenyuk is fair by your line of thinking

 

[heilongjetsfan]

Huge pass as an Oiler fan. That doesn't interest me in the slightest.

Even bigger pass from Winnipeg. Ducky has been after a 2C all summer. First time I've seen him try to give away Wheeler, but this is par for the course with him.
I actually like RNH a lot, but I don't see that there's any place for him on the Jets roster.
This deal doesn't seem to satisfy Edmonton's needs either as there's very little in the way of cap hit saved. Maybe I'm biased, but I'd say value is technically even while slightly favouring Edmonton in the short term, yet doing almost nothing in practical terms for the Jets and not solving Edmonton's theoretical cap issues.

 

[Marlo Stanfield]

Is there a base for a trade of RNH to Columbus? Figure they need a #1/2 center and since Avs are playing hardball with Duchene, RNH might be easier to trade for?

 

[ManofSteel55]

Is there a base for a trade of RNH to Columbus? Figure they need a #1/2 center and since Avs are playing hardball with Duchene, RNH might be easier to trade for?

Edmonton should have significant interest in dealing with Columbus, they have a number of players I would be interested in - Bjorkstrand, Jenner, Murray, to name but a few.

 

[ManofSteel55]

0 goals, 4 points in 13 playoff games

It seems we differ on RNH's value as an "asset"

Thankfully for us, NHL GM's don't base an asset's value based off of 13 game sample sizes.

 

[Jumptheshark]

For those who keep sending money back to the Oilers in any Nuge deal-- we can take about 3 mill back and that is it.

While we have lots of money this year--Next season is the problem--we have a lot of RFAS and other stuff to do

We will be taking a loss on the trade.

Green at 6 soon to be UFA--not the good starting point
Nyquist at 4.75 is a bit much
AA is an RFA---why has he not been signed? Because he is looking for 3m+ is my guess short term with more later

While the oilers window is open--I do not see them winning this season. I see them moving Nuge to fill other holes on the 3/4 lines collectively and I do no see the oilers trading high picks in a trade that will hurt them long term.

They will be needing players on ELC shortly

 

[Kranix]

Penguins should do Sheary + for Nuge. Another Oiler reclamation.

 

[Curufinwe]

Edmonton should have significant interest in dealing with Columbus, they have a number of players I would be interested in - Bjorkstrand, Jenner, Murray, to name but a few.

CBJ have $12m in cap space, but they haven't signed Wennberg or Anderson yet.

 

[Gaud]

Lot of Oiler pundits have him starting the year with McDavid to boost his value and stock for a future trade.

Maroon McDavid RNH
Lucic Draisaitl Slepyshev
Jokinen Strome Puljujarvi (yeesh)
Caggiula Letestu Kassian

I heard that a few times, but i thought RNH was your "defensive responsibility" guy on 3C? Also, his value would be best at C than RW IMO. If MTL is in the running for him (as every Hab seems to think), then i think they woudl want him to play C minutes as much as possible

 

[tempest2i]

I heard that a few times, but i thought RNH was your "defensive responsibility" guy on 3C? Also, his value would be best at C than RW IMO. If MTL is in the running for him (as every Hab seems to think), then i think they woudl want him to play C minutes as much as possible

Nuge has 400 or so NHL games a C. I doubt a few games at RW this season are going to negatively impact his ability as a NHL C.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I heard that a few times, but i thought RNH was your "defensive responsibility" guy on 3C? Also, his value would be best at C than RW IMO. If MTL is in the running for him (as every Hab seems to think), then i think they woudl want him to play C minutes as much as possible

McLellan has hinted that Nuge will be given a more prominent offensive role, so I don't think he's going to get any time at 3C. I think he will play 2C with Drai and Lucic on his wings personally.

 

[Homesick]

McLellan has hinted that Nuge will be given a more prominent offensive role, so I don't think he's going to get any time at 3C. I think he will play 2C with Drai and Lucic on his wings personally.

I like the sound of that

Maroon-McDavid-Puljujarvi
Lucic-RNH-Draisaitl
Jokinen-Strome-Cagguila
Slepyshev-Letestu-Kassian