Value of: Heed, LaDue, Folin, Nelson, Welinski, Santini, Dotchin, C.Wideman or Schmaltz to Edmonton

[Henkka]

What's wrong on Ethan Bear?

Edmonton doesn't need a trade.

 

[Stumbling Jack]

Blake and Co have said all summer that LaDue will get a fair shot this year. Don’t see him getting moved until that happens and don’t see LA helping a team they may be battling for a playoff spot.

Agreed. The Kings RHD depth has been thin (since Voynov's suspension). Although Ladue isn't that young he's shown potential and I'm glad they're gonna take a hard look at him this season.

Also, Fantenberg played some big min down the stretch last season. With the cap space being as tight as it is these are the kind of players you roll with and hope one of them sticks as oppose to trading (especially to a division rival).

 

[Tripod]

Dotchin for a 3rd or 4th, Hedman makes his numbers look good but he’s really a #6 dude. Maybe Edmonton could get him back to 16-17 form. Who knows. He has some potential but not in Tampa.

It's crazy how his value has dropped. You were very high on him about 1 year ago.

 

[stymie]

Wonder what Dotchin would feel about being a Growler.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

It's crazy how his value has dropped. You were very high on him about 1 year ago.

His numbers are still pretty solid but he just isn’t very good defensively at the NHL level. He’s not fast enough to cover the rush well and not strong enough to clear the crease very well. He is a pretty damn good passer though, just not good defensively and not a shooter at all. He’s fine when being babysat by Hedman but Girardi is better at that and we could also give Hedman an actual partner like Stralman or Sergachev. Dotchin still has some upside he just needs to get more aggressive defensively and make less turnovers I guess. But for now he’s a smaller and better offensive Sustr.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

What's wrong on Ethan Bear?

Edmonton doesn't need a trade.

He is incredibly young still and I would prefer he get more #1 AHL defenceman time.

 

[THall4]

What's wrong on Ethan Bear?

Edmonton doesn't need a trade.

Needs more time to marinade in the A...hes a likely bet for next year as a fulltime NHLer

 

[ChaoticOrange]

It's crazy how his value has dropped. You were very high on him about 1 year ago.

Kind of why I’m floored to be honest. I vaguely remember offers of first rounders being turned down.

 

[Dbrownss]

Doubt Stl would move Schmaltz. He's our only RHD prospect. Not crazy value untouchable, but you'd have to convince Stl to move him.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Where does Khaira stand on the depth chart? I could see him being someone the Ducks would like if the Oilers called about Welinski. Could add a swap of AHL prospects for both teams to maintain depth at both positions.

Something along the lines of Khaira + Mantha for Welinski + Nattinen?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Where does Khaira stand on the depth chart? I could see him being someone the Ducks would like if the Oilers called about Welinski. Could add a swap of AHL prospects for both teams to maintain depth at both positions.

Something along the lines of Khaira + Mantha for Welinski + Nattinen?

We’d prefer to keep Khaira. He had a really good year last year and he’s dirt cheap.

Probably playing 3rd line this year. Can’t lose him without a new young third liner coming back.

 

[780il]

Where does Khaira stand on the depth chart? I could see him being someone the Ducks would like if the Oilers called about Welinski. Could add a swap of AHL prospects for both teams to maintain depth at both positions.

Something along the lines of Khaira + Mantha for Welinski + Nattinen?

Khaira is very well liked by the fanbase, especially the "brown" community, I can verify that being a part of that community myself. As far as I can tell the org likes him too. Good, young, cheap, tough 3rd or 4th liner that we'd prefer to keep unless the other team is seriously overpaying. I know it kinda sounds crazy, but in a city that is as multicultural as Edmonton, this 3rd liner sells tickets, jerseys, and increases viewership. I dont think he would be traded.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Khaira is very well liked by the fanbase, especially the "brown" community, I can verify that being a part of that community myself. As far as I can tell the org likes him too. Good, young, cheap, tough 3rd or 4th liner that we'd prefer to keep unless the other team is seriously overpaying. I know it kinda sounds crazy, but in a city that is as multicultural as Edmonton, this 3rd liner sells tickets, jerseys, and increases viewership. I dont think he would be traded.

We’d prefer to keep Khaira. He had a really good year last year and he’s dirt cheap.

Probably playing 3rd line this year. Can’t lose him without a new young third liner coming back.

This all makes sense. Some of the line/depth chart sites don't list him in your healthy 4 lines but I had a feeling he was more highly regarded than that.

 

[Little Psycho]

LaDue or Fantenberg could be dealt to Edmonton fairly easily I'd say.

We know the oilers love ex-kings but I don't want to help them. Pass.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

This all makes sense. Some of the line/depth chart sites don't list him in your healthy 4 lines but I had a feeling he was more highly regarded than that.

Our lineup is a bit nebulous. Even more so because he can play any forward position.

My guess is the lineup looks something like this to start:

RNH-McDavid-Rattie
Rieder-Draisaitl-Puljujarvi
Lucic-Strome-Khaira
Caggiula-Brodziak-Kassian
Aberg

McLellan juggles things around a ton and pretty much any winger could be anywhere on any given night (except RNH) but Khaira is an everyday player. Did Kassian and Lucic’s jobs better than they did last season for a fraction of the cost.

 

[Duck Off]

I’d hate if we traded Welinski but I wouldn’t be surprised if we did as Murray and Carlyle don’t seem that high on him

 

[XXIV97]

Where does Khaira stand on the depth chart? I could see him being someone the Ducks would like if the Oilers called about Welinski. Could add a swap of AHL prospects for both teams to maintain depth at both positions.

Something along the lines of Khaira + Mantha for Welinski + Nattinen?

Mantha's eye is messed up. He likely doesn't hold any value due to his injury sadly

 

[rent free]

Khaira is very well liked by the fanbase, especially the "brown" community, I can verify that being a part of that community myself. As far as I can tell the org likes him too. Good, young, cheap, tough 3rd or 4th liner that we'd prefer to keep unless the other team is seriously overpaying. I know it kinda sounds crazy, but in a city that is as multicultural as Edmonton, this 3rd liner sells tickets, jerseys, and increases viewership. I dont think he would be traded.

Ayyy fellow brown guy.

 

[780il]

Ayyy fellow brown guy.

Kidha saleya haha.



Im assuming you know Punjabi while saying that lol.

 

[rent free]

Kidha saleya haha.



Im assuming you know Punjabi while saying that lol.

Tika panchod

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Also - doubt Heed goes anywhere.

Heed is probably getting traded and he will be awesome for whoever gets him. :/

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Heed is probably getting traded and he will be awesome for whoever gets him. :/

That’s what I’m hoping for. I like the Sharks so I try to pay attention when they’re on and Heed looked good in his short cameo.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Heed is probably getting traded and he will be awesome for whoever gets him. :/

Yikes, heed is good don’t trade him

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Mantha's eye is messed up. He likely doesn't hold any value due to his injury sadly

To further go into this, Mantha had a blood clot that left him blind in one eye. Really sad and a complete freak incident.

I know Soderberg manages, and another guy with seriously impaired vision whose name escapes me, but it could very well mean the end of his hockey career. We don’t know yet.

 

[CanadienShark]

I would rather keep Heed, personally. He's one of two legitimately good offensive d-men we have.