Speculation: Likelihood of Oilers acquiring forward help

[TFHockey]

Well as it stands today the entire 1st line is out with injury or suspension.

Holland probably realizes that with the Pacific being as tight as it is the Oilers can't afford a 3-4 game losing streak. So what does he do?

I *think* he might go after guys like Duclair and Pageau from the Sens. Those are players who would provide immediate help. It's clear that Holland isn't going to deal this years 1st to do it. What would he have to give up in a trade like this? What other players are available?

Looking for a 3C and a top 6 or perhaps a middle 6 winger.

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[ConnorMcMullet]

Lot's of options. Kapenen, Johnsson, Kerfoot, Coleman, Pageau, Duclair, Ennis, Granlund, Smith, Jarnkrok, Kreider, Athanasiou, Kase, Tatar, Kovalchuk, etc. Most won't be traded, but there are plenty of players to look for.

 

[Sting]

I don't think you acquire Duclair and Pageau for spare parts. Pageau would likely garner a 2nd + good prospect. Duclair's value is interesting because he's an RFA. I don't think Ottawa has an interest in dealing him so it's probably going to take a nice package to snag him.

 

[Liferleafer]

Well as it stands today the entire 1st line is out with injury or suspension.

Holland probably realizes that with the Pacific being as tight as it is the Oilers can't afford a 3-4 game losing streak. So what does he do?

I *think* he might go after guys like Duclair and Pageau from the Sens. Those are players who would provide immediate help. It's clear that Holland isn't going to deal this years 1st to do it. What would he have to give up in a trade like this? What other players are available?

Looking for a 3C and a top 6 or perhaps a middle 6 winger.

3C (Kerfoot)...top 6 winger (Kapanen)....all we need is a top 4 RHD...talk to me.

 

[themelkman]

You could have Sorenson from the sharks for like a fourth, he would provide some depth scoring the oilers lack

 

[sens13]

Lot's of options. Kapenen, Johnsson, Kerfoot, Coleman, Pageau, Duclair, Ennis, Granlund, Smith, Jarnkrok, Kreider, Athanasiou, Kase, Tatar, Kovalchuk, etc. Most won't be traded, but there are plenty of players to look for.

except that the majority of those pieces won't be traded for late second and meh prospects. That should probably eliminate a lot of them.

 

[tucker3434]

This isn’t an all-in year for the oil. If they’re buying, they either need guys that are super cheap or are under team control beyond this season. JGP doesn’t meet either requirement.

Kerfoot is a reasonable target until they can add depth internally.

 

[cwede]

Ryan Strome 8^)

 

[Sweetpotato]

Pageau/Teirney+Duclair/Brown.

Pick a winger and center combo from those options and make it happen.

 

[57special]

Donato is a middle six winger who has been playing better lately. Low cap hit. Somewhere around a 2nd should do it. MN can take back expiring salary...the more they have to eat, the higher the price, of course.

 

[WannabeFinn]

Lot's of options. Kapenen, Johnsson, Kerfoot, Coleman, Pageau, Duclair, Ennis, Granlund, Smith, Jarnkrok, Kreider, Athanasiou, Kase, Tatar, Kovalchuk, etc. Most won't be traded, but there are plenty of players to look for.

Yeah, definitely trade for Johnsson for a playoff push.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Derek Grant is your guy... he filled in as our 1c when kesler and getzlaf were injured last year(or maybe it was 2 years ago) .. you could hardly notice that we were missing our top 2 centers.

the last 2-3 seasons has become 1 giant blur of crap.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Well as it stands today the entire 1st line is out with injury or suspension.

Holland probably realizes that with the Pacific being as tight as it is the Oilers can't afford a 3-4 game losing streak. So what does he do?

I *think* he might go after guys like Duclair and Pageau from the Sens. Those are players who would provide immediate help. It's clear that Holland isn't going to deal this years 1st to do it. What would he have to give up in a trade like this? What other players are available?

Looking for a 3C and a top 6 or perhaps a middle 6 winger.

Draisatl is out?

 

[Seachd]

Draisatl is out?

He said 1st line.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

He said 1st line.

Draistal plays on the first line with McDavid most of the time doesn't he?

 

[Seachd]

Draistal plays on the first line with McDavid most of the time doesn't he?

No?

 

[780il]

Draistal plays on the first line with McDavid most of the time doesn't he?

Dominating on a line with Nuge and Yamamoto for about 2 months now...

 

[Jumptheshark]

No panic moves

 

[Liferleafer]

Draistal plays on the first line with McDavid most of the time doesn't he?

Nope. Not even close...he's on a line with Nuge and a rookie (Yamamoto) and lighting it up for a while now.

 

[Liferleafer]

Yeah, definitely trade for Johnsson for a playoff push.

Only out for 8 weeks....is that to long?

 

[Sweoilers]

Yeah, definitely trade for Johnsson for a playoff push.

Out for 8 weeks so I would say no. Duclair could work since he would be an RFA if I'm not misstaken. 2nd+Pulju? To much? Not enough?

 

[TML1967]

Well as it stands today the entire 1st line is out with injury or suspension.

Holland probably realizes that with the Pacific being as tight as it is the Oilers can't afford a 3-4 game losing streak. So what does he do?

I *think* he might go after guys like Duclair and Pageau from the Sens. Those are players who would provide immediate help. It's clear that Holland isn't going to deal this years 1st to do it. What would he have to give up in a trade like this? What other players are available?

Looking for a 3C and a top 6 or perhaps a middle 6 winger.

I think you ask the right and the bigger Q, what are they willing to offer up to get the type of player they need.

Obviously Puljiarvi, Larson are the ones people talk about, but what are the other possible pieces? I doubt Broberg or Bouchard are in the conversation, but that's what I assume teams would ask for.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

The Oilers shouldn't buy too high considering McDavid is out, unless the Oilers manage to win all their games prior to the trade deadline.

 

[DarthProbert]

This isn’t an all-in year for the oil. If they’re buying, they either need guys that are super cheap or are under team control beyond this season. JGP doesn’t meet either requirement.

Kerfoot is a reasonable target until they can add depth internally.

Their bottom six is such an embarrassment they have to do something, just so as not to slap their fans, their few good players, and the league in the face. Playoffs or not, they ride this roster into the offseason and say "maybe next year" AGAIN it's disgraceful.

 

[TFHockey]

Lot's of options. Kapenen, Johnsson, Kerfoot, Coleman, Pageau, Duclair, Ennis, Granlund, Smith, Jarnkrok, Kreider, Athanasiou, Kase, Tatar, Kovalchuk, etc. Most won't be traded, but there are plenty of players to look for.

Johnsson is out long term. Not on our list during this season for sure.

I think you guys have some good suggestions. We aren't talking Taylor Hall, but good complementary pieces. I like what Duclair could bring, Kerfoot would probably be a much needed improvement at center on the 3rd line. I should have thought more clearly about Pageau, because you guys are right the Oilers aren't likely to go after any pending UFA rentals.

Jarnkrok is interesting. Coleman looks good.

Tartar is going to be too expensive.