Confirmed with Link: Jakub Jerabek Signed to One-Year Contract

[PaPaDee]

Maybe pump the brakes on definitive statements like 'same **** this year'.
The season hasnt started yet.

A lot can happen between now and October.

Other than PTO's, depth signings, etc. I can't see much else happening before the season starts.

 

[joestevens29]

So Montreal gave up on him, Washington let him go without playing much, and you still think he will be Sekera replacement?

Better give a shot to Bouchard.

WSH didn't play him because Kempny and Djoos stepped up and took their chance and ran with it.

 

[guymez]

Oh didn't know you need to see 3 seasons of the defence to determine what kind of defence we have. I guess 2 seasons isn't enough.

Right. Now you know.

 

[guymez]

Other than PTO's, depth signings, etc. I can't see much else happening before the season starts.

With Sekeras pending LTIR there is room for something.

 

[PaPaDee]

With Sekeras pending LTIR there is room for something.

Maybe, but historically speaking, there's very few significant moves/deals made at this time of year.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

I do wonder if ek wamts to hit fa edmonton may be an ideal stop.

On that note would anyone do 1st + for ek knowing its just one year.

 

[nexttothemoon]

I do wonder if ek wamts to hit fa edmonton may be an ideal stop.

On that note would anyone do 1st + for ek knowing its just one year.

Interesting idea.

One year with McDavid with all the PP time he can eat is certainly not going to hurt his asking price when he's a UFA next summer.


Problem being though that the Senators will want something pretty decent as the + in that deal and for 1 year that's a lot to pay. Senators likely want a couple good prospects and a 1st... or at a minimum a true blue chip prospect and a 1st.

If Karlsson just uses the Oilers as a stepping stone to an $11 million deal somewhere else... I don't think losing say Yamamoto/Bouchard + a 2019 1st for 1 year of Karlsson is worth it.

The Oilers very likely make the playoffs if that deal goes down...(if the key players stay healthy that is)... but the Oilers then have to fit in Karlsson's $6.5 million for a year while also potentially having to juggle Sekera coming back in late in the season which would probably still be doable with a trade or some very creative waiver wire dumping... but it makes things complicated where you are losing a 1st and a good prospect plus potentially losing an asset (or assets) late in the season (probably for nothing much coming back) all for 1 year of Karlsson.

Hard to say it's not worth it in the short term because the team probably leaps up to being in strong contention to win the division... and then who knows what could happen in the playoffs.

If they knew Sekera was done for good and there's a good chance that McDavid and Karlsson would look so good together that Karlsson wouldn't want to leave the Oilers... thus signing long term next summer... then yes it's a decent bet to take a shot at making that deal.

I just don't think the Oilers would make that deal without knowing an extension isn't in the cards right off the bat.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

Interesting idea.

One year with McDavid with all the PP time he can eat is certainly not going to hurt his asking price when he's a UFA next summer.


Problem being though that the Senators will want something pretty decent as the + in that deal and for 1 year that's a lot to pay. Senators likely want a couple good prospects and a 1st... or at a minimum a true blue chip prospect and a 1st.

If Karlsson just uses the Oilers as a stepping stone to an $11 million deal somewhere else... I don't think losing say Yamamoto/Bouchard + a 2019 1st for 1 year of Karlsson is worth it.

The Oilers very likely make the playoffs if that deal goes down...(if the key players stay healthy that is)... but the Oilers then have to fit in Karlsson's $6.5 million for a year while also potentially having to juggle Sekera coming back in late in the season which would probably still be doable with a trade or some very creative waiver wire dumping... but it makes things complicated where you are losing a 1st and a good prospect plus potentially losing an asset (or assets) late in the season (probably for nothing much coming back) all for 1 year of Karlsson.

Hard to say it's not worth it in the short term because the team probably leaps up to being in strong contention to win the division... and then who knows what could happen in the playoffs.

If they knew Sekera was done for good and there's a good chance that McDavid and Karlsson would look so good together that Karlsson wouldn't want to leave the Oilers... thus signing long term next summer... then yes it's a decent bet to take a shot at making that deal.

I just don't think the Oilers would make that deal without knowing an extension isn't in the cards right off the bat.

I wonder if he is interested in signing anywhere.

 

[joestevens29]

I do wonder if ek wamts to hit fa edmonton may be an ideal stop.

On that note would anyone do 1st + for ek knowing its just one year.

I wouldn't do it. Even if we aren't a playoff team, giving up a kings ransom just isn't worth it. Sure you could trade him at the deadline, but what happens if he gets hurt?

Rather use those assets elsewhere

 

[CycloneSweep]

No. Pretty easy to determine if an offseason had significant moves or not. Defence was our biggest problem last year, defence is even worse this year. The thing that will change that is Bouchard miraciously saves the day, which shouldn't be expected of an 18 year non first overall.

Our defense hasn't even changed from last year except we swapped Auvitu for Jerebek.

How is that even worse?

 

[Ser Pudman]

Interesting idea.

One year with McDavid with all the PP time he can eat is certainly not going to hurt his asking price when he's a UFA next summer.


Problem being though that the Senators will want something pretty decent as the + in that deal and for 1 year that's a lot to pay. Senators likely want a couple good prospects and a 1st... or at a minimum a true blue chip prospect and a 1st.

If Karlsson just uses the Oilers as a stepping stone to an $11 million deal somewhere else... I don't think losing say Yamamoto/Bouchard + a 2019 1st for 1 year of Karlsson is worth it.

The Oilers very likely make the playoffs if that deal goes down...(if the key players stay healthy that is)... but the Oilers then have to fit in Karlsson's $6.5 million for a year while also potentially having to juggle Sekera coming back in late in the season which would probably still be doable with a trade or some very creative waiver wire dumping... but it makes things complicated where you are losing a 1st and a good prospect plus potentially losing an asset (or assets) late in the season (probably for nothing much coming back) all for 1 year of Karlsson.

Hard to say it's not worth it in the short term because the team probably leaps up to being in strong contention to win the division... and then who knows what could happen in the playoffs.

If they knew Sekera was done for good and there's a good chance that McDavid and Karlsson would look so good together that Karlsson wouldn't want to leave the Oilers... thus signing long term next summer... then yes it's a decent bet to take a shot at making that deal.

I just don't think the Oilers would make that deal without knowing an extension isn't in the cards right off the bat.

I think it is simpler than that. I don't think many players would risk getting injured without a contract in place for the chance of getting a bigger payday. Especially for karlsson. He can get 8 years for 11 million per from lots of teams. Think it will be unlikely to risk missing out on that. That's a lot of gauranteed money. If he gets traded it's likely to the team he wants to stay long term with

 

[TheNumber4]

Our defense hasn't even changed from last year except we swapped Auvitu for Jerebek.

How is that even worse?

I'm talking off season to off season. Last off season we we thought Sekera would be back mid season, looks like the shell of Sekera might be out the whole season. Last offseason we didn't realize Klefbom sucked, we thought he'd only get better. This off season we expect him to be his same shitty self. Last offseason we didn't know if that D core would succeed or fail, it failed. This offseason we know the D core can't get the job done and still Chia doesn't essentially nothing

 

[oilynutz]

I'm talking off season to off season. Last off season we we thought Sekera would be back mid season, looks like the shell of Sekera might be out the whole season. Last offseason we didn't realize Klefbom sucked, we thought he'd only get better. This off season we expect him to be his same ****ty self. Last offseason we didn't know if that D core would succeed or fail, it failed. This offseason we know the D core can't get the job done and still Chia doesn't essentially nothing

What do you expect him to do with the salary cap we have? It is going to be growth from within from here on out. Get used to it

 

[CycloneSweep]

I'm talking off season to off season. Last off season we we thought Sekera would be back mid season, looks like the shell of Sekera might be out the whole season. Last offseason we didn't realize Klefbom sucked, we thought he'd only get better. This off season we expect him to be his same ****ty self. Last offseason we didn't know if that D core would succeed or fail, it failed. This offseason we know the D core can't get the job done and still Chia doesn't essentially nothing

There is almost literally zero he could do. Yes he is at fault for where we are but there is nothing him or another gm could do right now.

If we move a forward for a good defensemen, our shitty forward core gets worse.

Pulling a Calgary and moving a bunch of picks for a meh defender isn't a great deal either.

 

[TheNumber4]

What do you expect him to do with the salary cap we have? It is going to be growth from within from here on out. Get used to it

The salary cap is his fault.

 

[guymez]

NBC Analyst Alan May was on Stauffer the other day. Had this to say about Jerabek...

“He should have been a sixth (defenceman) as a Washington Capital,” May said when Stauffer asked if Jerabek could land a job in the third pairing. “He played very well every game that he was in but Barry Trotz had his guy that he was in love with from the start of the pre-season, the end of the year before, he decided this kid Christian Djoos was going to be on his team . . . he wasn’t taking Djoos out no matter what and Jerabek wasn’t going back in.
“Jerabek played very well in every game that he played for the Caps. He’s feisty along the boards. He’s a very good defender. Tough around the front of the net. He moves the puck up ice laser fast. He’s an excellent passer. He’s a north-guy, he doesn’t go to (his) partner all the time. He can play either side. I can definitely see him making that team and being a valuable contributor.”

Pretty high praise. Sounds like he has a good chance of making an impact as a bottom pairing Dman.
Might be one more reason to have Bouchard play in London next season.

Here is the entire article by Robin Brownlee....

Jakub Jerabek: Sleeper?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

NBC Analyst Alan May was on Stauffer the other day. Had this to say about Jerabek...



Pretty high praise. Sounds like he has a good chance of making an impact as a bottom pairing Dman.
Might be one more reason to have Bouchard play in London next season.

Here is the entire article by Robin Brownlee....

Jakub Jerabek: Sleeper?

Truth be told, I'm liking this battle for the 3LD between Jarabek, Garrison, and Gravel.

Even with Sekera injuried, I think with the number of bodies competing Bouchard is all but guaranteed to head back to London.

 

[joestevens29]

NBC Analyst Alan May was on Stauffer the other day. Had this to say about Jerabek...



Pretty high praise. Sounds like he has a good chance of making an impact as a bottom pairing Dman.
Might be one more reason to have Bouchard play in London next season.

Here is the entire article by Robin Brownlee....

Jakub Jerabek: Sleeper?

This was really the story for a lot of Caps in the playoffs. You had to be ready as there were others waiting to get in or back in.

 

[guymez]

Truth be told, I'm liking this battle for the 3LD between Jarabek, Garrison, and Gravel.

Even with Sekera injuried, I think with the number of bodies competing Bouchard is all but guaranteed to head back to London.

Its a bonus that Jerabek can play both sides. Really looking forward to seeing this player.

 

[The Nuge]

I do wonder if ek wamts to hit fa edmonton may be an ideal stop.

On that note would anyone do 1st + for ek knowing its just one year.

Absolutely. One year of playing with the best player in the world should be enough to convince him to sign

 

[Little Fury]

This was really the story for a lot of Caps in the playoffs. You had to be ready as there were others waiting to get in or back in.

Huh. Is there a word for that kinda thing where you have more good players than roster spots?

 

[guymez]

Huh. Is there a word for that kinda thing where you have more good players than roster spots?

Favoritism?

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

Huh. Is there a word for that kinda thing where you have more good players than roster spots?

I'm not familiar with any such word. Perhaps in a far away land they have something to describe this peculiar thing you speak of.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I see the Never Criticize Daddy Peter(!) crowd is out. How are those impending nervous breakdowns going?

There is a new sticky thread

You should read it

Right now let's try to be positive for awhile

 

[harpoon]

Huh. Is there a word for that kinda thing where you have more good players than roster spots?

Competence.