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Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] Oilers re-sign Mikko Koskinen (3 years, 4.5M AAV)
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BelovedIsles
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I’ve seen half of Koski’s starts. The contract is premature, but he’s a good goalie that has stolen points for the Oil.
I’m just surprised that ownership would OK this deal, then fire Chiarelli. Hm.
I’m just surprised that ownership would OK this deal, then fire Chiarelli. Hm.
Hierso
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The big questions is, did Chiarelli do this out of pure spite? He must have known that the axe was very close to his neck.
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I actually think Koskinen is a solid goalie who has a legit chance to be a starter in the NHL. In that light, the contract has a reasonable chance to not be a total trainwreck. However, there's nothing suggesting that the Oilers should have been giving him that much money over 3 years. Just because there's a possible chance that a 31-year old goalie can be a starter in the NHL doesn't mean you pay him like one after 30 or so games.
Terribly negotiated contract. I hope Koskinen can live up to the deal and not make the Oilers even more screwed than they already are.
Terribly negotiated contract. I hope Koskinen can live up to the deal and not make the Oilers even more screwed than they already are.
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I’ll preface this by saying I haven’t watched this guy all season.
Watched him play the Wings tonight and wow. If that’s what 4.5M gets you the Oilers are in trouble. All 3 goals tonight were on him. Poor positioning on the Larkin goal, and just leaky as heck letting Glendening score twice. I mean I get it goalies let in a bad goal once in awhile, but three Charmin softies in a game? Is this really the guy you want to rely on for a playoff run? I hope for the Oilers sake he was just channeling his inner Cloutier tonight but man it’s been a long time since I saw such an awful goalie performance. Seriously look up the goal replays on the NHL site I’m not exaggerating at how bad he was.
Watched him play the Wings tonight and wow. If that’s what 4.5M gets you the Oilers are in trouble. All 3 goals tonight were on him. Poor positioning on the Larkin goal, and just leaky as heck letting Glendening score twice. I mean I get it goalies let in a bad goal once in awhile, but three Charmin softies in a game? Is this really the guy you want to rely on for a playoff run? I hope for the Oilers sake he was just channeling his inner Cloutier tonight but man it’s been a long time since I saw such an awful goalie performance. Seriously look up the goal replays on the NHL site I’m not exaggerating at how bad he was.
I was one of the strongest critics of this signing - I called it bar none Chia's worst move so far.
In retrospect, i don't think it's so bad. Just view it as 1.5M$ AVV with 3M$ a year retention for 3 years to get rid of Chia - from an Oiler's perspective i think it'll be a plus in the long run.
In retrospect, i don't think it's so bad. Just view it as 1.5M$ AVV with 3M$ a year retention for 3 years to get rid of Chia - from an Oiler's perspective i think it'll be a plus in the long run.
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Congrats Mikko, your contract got your boss sacked! Enjoy it!
Um, maybe pay attention to the contract and get your facts straight. Koskinen's new $4.5 Million dollars doesn't kick in until next year. Those soft goals were on a $2.5 Million dollar goaltender.
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There's been rumors for the better part of a month that chiarelli had to go through his superiors to make moves.
For 3 years!!!!!!!!!
With a 15 team NTC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If China was about to be fired I dont understand how they could let him do this deal. Doesnt someone check up on him?
Ser Pudman
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Big assumption that the Oilers management can read.
TheDoldrums
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In terms of the future of the Oilers, this deal is more concerning in light of Chia's firing. That means this contract was likely given by those above him, just further evidence of their own incompetence.
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Kosk's Agent: We're thinking $3.5m is appropriate.
Chia: $4.5m - final offer.
You all are exaggerating. It's certainly not a signing to be excited about, but it looks like 4.5 will make him 17th highest paid goalie (before upcoming UFA goalie signings, so will surely drop down the list), and at about the same cap% Talbot is currently taking up on the team. If they don't want to keep running with Talbot then he obviously has to be replaced. I don't know who all would be available in the off season but if you don't feel confident in being able to sign whatever UFA might be available and don't want to give up assets in a trade, then shifting money from one goalie to another who is playing better and already in the organization isn't that bad of a move. It would be nice to get a good deal, and this isn't that, but I wouldn't necessarily call it bad.
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