News Article: Larsson on LTIR (6-8 weeks, broken fibula)

[Hopelesslucicfan]

This makes zero sense.

If the plan was to send bear down when persson got back, why recall bouchard?
If they were looking to replace larsson I'd have expected Laggesson to get the call.

Sending bear down and replacing him with the same type of Dman after a solid first game and winning a spot in pre season is dumb.

 

[Llamamoto]

Klefbom - Persson
Nurse - Bouchard
Russell - Benning

Even with Persson healthy, we still only have 6 defensemen. My guess is Bear being sent down was a paperwork thing, or Holland has some kind of trade lined up. Risto?

 

[oXo Cube]

Klefbom - Persson
Nurse - Bouchard
Russell - Benning

Even with Persson healthy, we still only have 6 defensemen. My guess is Bear being sent down was a paperwork thing, or Holland has some kind of trade lined up. Risto?

Brandon Manning.

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Benning had a good game last night but Tippet sees him as a good 6D and will limit his minutes like last night. Persson and Bouchard will be splitting top 4 RD minutes unless help is on the way.

That's my assumption and my hope

 

[guymez]

Klefbom - Persson
Nurse - Bouchard
Russell - Benning

Even with Persson healthy, we still only have 6 defensemen. My guess is Bear being sent down was a paperwork thing, or Holland has some kind of trade lined up. Risto?

I agree with this.
I am going to give Holland the benefit of the doubt here. There has to be more moves coming.

 

[nabob]

Klefbom - Persson
Nurse - Bouchard
Russell - Benning

?

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Okay good, that makes way more sense.
Thanks for posting that, I was giving myself a headache trying to justify the move lol

 

[McShogun99]

This is why we shouldn't have bought out Sekera. I'm guessing we move Russel into Larsson's spot now.

Nurse-Russel
Klefbom-Bouchard/Bear
Manning-Benning

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Holland knows what he's doing, this is really nice.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

I'm guessing

Klef Bear
Nurse Russell
Bouchard Benning
Manning

Until persson gets back.

 

[McDNicks17]

Apparently this move gives the Oilers ~250K more of LTIR relief. Holland trying to squeeze every penny of cap space... hmmm.

Paper transaction to maximize LTIR is all this is. Oilers don’t play til Sat. I imagine neither player even gets on a plane.

LTIR doesn’t actually give cap space unless you’re over the cap.

 

[Oilhawks]

Does that mean we should expect a trade? Otherwise why does it matter to increase the amount of LTIR space?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

So one would guess it will be?

Klefbom - Persson
Nurse - Bear
Russell - Benning
Manning.

 

[Jet Walters]

Bouchard makes more than Bear so probably just a move to get as close to the cap as possible before putting Larsson on LTIR. I assume they will recall Bear and send down Bouchard before the next game.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Does that mean we should expect a trade? Otherwise why does it matter to increase the amount of LTIR space?

I think it gives the team flexibility if they need to go over the cap/bonus cushion. It's also why Broadziak isn't on LTIR yet.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Matt Benning be like:

"You can't get injured if you don't block shots"

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Does that mean we should expect a trade? Otherwise why does it matter to increase the amount of LTIR space?

Id assume it's a just in case type thing. If all it takes is a paper transaction to make a bit more capspace, why not take advantage right? even if it's just temporary.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Okay good, that makes way more sense.
Thanks for posting that, I was giving myself a headache trying to justify the move lol

I was already throwing up.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

I think it gives the team flexibility if they need to go over the cap/bonus cushion. It's also why Broadziak isn't on LTIR yet.

LTIR doesn’t work on bonus’

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

There is no way to make that defense look good. Depth will be tested... again.

 

[I am the Liquor]

Hey Oilers fans. What is the situation about your goalie? I have Koskinen in my pool and im wondering if hes gonna play a lot. Thanks

 

[SPIRIT]

LTIR: When a player has an injury of which they are expected to miss a minimum of 10 NHL games and 24 days in the NHL season, the team can place them on long term injured reserve (LTIR). LTIR can be used to exceed the salary cap.

Source: LTIR FAQ - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

AHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dem]

Oh Jesus..

Not good