Friedman: Jake McCabe a potential target for the Oilers

[HockeyVirus]

Just said live during 2nd intermission of Leafs - Avs game insider section.

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[Hattrick Kane]

Just said live during 2nd intermission of Leafs - Avs game insider section.

He makes 4 million for 2 more years after this year. If the Hawks retain 50%, what are the Oilers willing to give up?

No interest Puljujarvi, but can take him if it makes the cap work.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

You JUST beat me to this

He makes 4 million for 2 more years after this year. If the Hawks retain 50%, what are the Oilers willing to give up?

No interest Puljujarvi, but can take him if it makes the cap work.

It's Ken Holland the Hawks will get a fortune

 

[PostBradMalone]

He makes 4 million for 2 more years after this year. If the Hawks retain 50%, what are the Oilers willing to give up?

No interest Puljujarvi, but can take him if it makes the cap work.

The Hawks can’t retain anything because they need both spots for Toews and Kane. That will severely limit the market and thus return, but I’d do Barrie and a pick. Barrie can then be flipped this or next year for another draft choice.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

American player with a 10 team M-NTC. They can target him all they want, odds aren't good he'll go there

 

[Hattrick Kane]

The Hawks can’t retain anything because they need both spots for Toews and Kane. That will severely limit the market and thus return, but I’d do Barrie and a pick. Barrie can then be flipped this or next year for another draft choice.

The Hawks have three retention spots. They 100% can retain on McCabe.

 

[Chainshot]

McCabe usually has a stretch of 8-10 games where he is really good. The problem is that is sandwiched inbetween the other 50-ish games he is healthy enough to play when he is not so great.

 

[Weltschmerz]

McCabe usually has a stretch of 8-10 games where he is really good. The problem is that is sandwiched inbetween the other 50-ish games he is healthy enough to play when he is not so great.

Sounds like a great fit.

 

[Chainshot]

Sounds like a great fit.

I left out the 20 games where he's hurt almost every year.

 

[McDNicks17]

I doubt the Blackhawks would retain on a contract with two more years on it.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

I doubt the Blackhawks would retain on a contract with two more years on it.

Any reason why? The Hawks have like 30 million in cap space next year, and still have two retention spots next year as Kane and Toews are only for this year. Seems like the perfect time to do something like that.

 

[Djp]

If you look at his stats in Chicago, also see his time in buffalo.

he sign with Chicago because it’s the closest team to where he is from and the team he rooted for.

hes purely a bottom pair pick up. Having him retain to near $2m won’t be that bad of a move.

chicsgo us likely asking for a 2nd p+ with high retention

 

[McDNicks17]

Any reason why? The Hawks have like 30 million in cap space next year, and still have two retention spots next year as Kane and Toews are only for this year. Seems like the perfect time to do something like that.

Teams don't tend to throw away money like that.

I can't really think of any player that's been retained at 50% and wasn't on an expiring deal.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If they could retain I feel like it makes sense but it also doesn't feel like a major solution, more like a bandaid

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Teams don't tend to throw away money like that.

I can't really think of any player that's been retained at 50% and wasn't on an expiring deal.

The Sharks are retaining $2.7 million on Burns through the 24-25 season. That's more money than 50% on McCabe.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Teams don't tend to throw away money like that.

I can't really think of any player that's been retained at 50% and wasn't on an expiring deal.

I am not sure I see retention most likely a swap of contracts or two separate deals. If the Oilers dumped Pulj to the Ducks like rumored that is 3M of cap right there if they just get a draft pick. Then the Oilers could move someone like Barrie or Yam for McCabe and have enough space left to add a cheap forward if they want.

Of course wouldn't be sideways, could be something like Oilers 1st + Yam/Barrie for McCabe

 

[Irie]

This news raises some questions:

Does Ken Holland actually watch the players he targets play before he acquires them?

Is he currently employing a couple of mostly blind scouts?

OR does he just put names in a board and throw his lucky dart?

 

[Mrfenn92]

Hawks aren’t retaining on him. Recently he’s been interviewed and wasn’t happy with the direction of the team which no player would be.
Who knows what’s going to happen. But a Holland Davidson trade would be very interesting.

 

[McDNicks17]

The Sharks are retaining $2.7 million on Burns through the 24-25 season. That's more money than 50% on McCabe.

The Sharks are also saving a ton more money by doing that though.

 

[McDNicks17]

I am not sure I see retention most likely a swap of contracts or two separate deals. If the Oilers dumped Pulj to the Ducks like rumored that is 3M of cap right there if they just get a draft pick. Then the Oilers could move someone like Barrie or Yam for McCabe and have enough space left to add a cheap forward if they want.

Of course wouldn't be sideways, could be something like Oilers 1st + Yam/Barrie for McCabe

Foegele would probably make the most sense for the Oilers to move for McCabe.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

The Hawks have three retention spots. They 100% can retain on McCabe.

They can but it's still 3 years of retention. If they plan on trading Jones eventually that definitely dampers their plans because he will almost certainly require retention.

McCabe is very fairly paid, they are better off just retaining on Kane, Toews, and Domi this year

 

[HockeyVirus]

They can but it's still 3 years of retention. If they plan on trading Jones eventually that definitely dampers their plans because he will almost certainly require retention.

McCabe is very fairly paid, they are better off just retaining on Kane, Toews, and Domi this year

In the same intermission they said the Hawks might extend Domi instead of dealing him as planned because all sides like the fit.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

In the same intermission they said the Hawks might extend Domi instead of dealing him as planned because all sides like the fit.

That doesn't change my first point. I see a higher chance in them retaining on Dickinson this year than McCabe

 

[Roof Daddy]

Holland will overpay in any deal, so if we’re going to overpay I’d at least like to get a quality player - so let’s go all in on Chychrun.

2023 1st + Broberg + Borgault + Puljujarvi (cap purposes) for Chychrun

Enough of these 2nd round pick for 3rd liner or bottom pair D deals. Go big and upgrade the roster.

 

[Behn Wilson]

Unless there is solid return of 2nd round or higher picks, I just assume Hawks keep Murphy & McCabe. They will be ideal to pair with Korchinski while he is learning the NHL ropes.