Speculation: Likelihood of Oilers acquiring forward help

[57special]

Galchenyuk.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

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.

How about Tyler Johnson from TBL?

 

[TFHockey]

Galchenyuk.

That guy is kinda useless. Will he even be in the NHL next year?

 

[MasterMatt25]

That guy is kinda useless. Will he even be in the NHL next year?

I think so. He's younger so teams may take a chance, but he's definitely taking a pay cut

 

[TFHockey]

I think so. He's younger so teams may take a chance, but he's definitely taking a pay cut

I don't see the Oilers, or anyone else, giving up any kind of asset for Galchenyuk. He is a cap dump to me at this point. Such a shame.

 

[MasterMatt25]

Edmonton is looking for a permanent fixture on first-line wing and 3rd line center, right?

 

[WingsMJN2965]

If he gave a 1st for Kyle Quincey he can sure as shit give one for Athanasiou...

 

[DarthProbert]

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

No?

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

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

When you're leading the league in scoring, whatever line you're on is the first line.

 

[Seachd]

When you're leading the league in scoring, whatever line you're on is the first line.

Unless Connor McDavid is on another line.

 

[Liferleafer]

When you're leading the league in scoring, whatever line you're on is the first line.

Won't argue...but from the outside looking in, if you aren't playing with the best player in the NHL (McD)...then folks will think you are 2nd line.

 

[57special]

I wonder if he is one of those athletes who doesn't like the game he is playing, and only does it for money. I remember how much skill and talent he showed when he was younger...just don't see it now, whether it's from pissing it away, or lack of confidence.

 

[TFHockey]

Edmonton is looking for a permanent fixture on first-line wing and 3rd line center, right?

I'd say a top 6 winger who they move onto the top line when needed. And a 3C.

 

[MasterMatt25]

I'd say a top 6 winger who they move onto the top line when needed. And a 3C.

If he wasn't about to be a UFA I'd say Hoffman is the guy for the wing. Maybe with Russell's cap coming off he could squeeze in but that would be risky.

 

[Kurrilino]

Toffoly is the guys you are looking for

 

[WannabeFinn]

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?

Yeah, I know he’s out for 8 weeks.

 

[Seachd]

Toffoly is the guys you are looking for

If he doesn't cost a 1st, he might be an option.

 

[McSuper]

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

Switch Kapanen to Johnsson . I know most Oiler fans like his speed but LW is more of a need

To the Oilers Johnsson + Kerfoot
To the Leafs Larsson + 2nd/Puljujarvi + 3rd in 2021

 

[McSuper]

Galchenyuk.

Keep him . He will help when the Oilers play the wild

 

[Liferleafer]

Switch Kapanen to Johnsson . I know most Oiler fans like his speed but LW is more of a need

To the Oilers Johnsson + Kerfoot
To the Leafs Larsson + 2nd/Puljujarvi + 3rd in 2021

Easy yes for me, but Johnsson is out for 8 weeks with a knee injury.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I think we should go get the best forward a 2nd round pick and a prospect like Lagesson or Marody can buy.

 

[780il]

I think we should go get the best forward a 2nd round pick and a prospect like Lagesson or Marody can buy.

Toffoli

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Toffoli

maybe, if he’d stay

 

[tucker3434]

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.

Yeah, they should do something. Just not something short term. There’s little value in that for them.

 

[SecretOilersFan]

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

Have you completely ignored the Oilers since December? He hasn't played on his line for like the last 20 games. It's been Nuge, Yam and Drai. McD played with Kass and whoever else usually guys like Archibald. Honestly even before the injury Drai's line was more our first line McD needs serious wing help so he make use of his talents better.

 

[bernmeister]

Edmonton is looking for a permanent fixture on first-line wing and 3rd line center, right?

I'd say a top 6 winger who they move onto the top line when needed. And a 3C.

somebody specified LW pref = Buchnevich
of course Strome
right price gets 3C Howden

but we require profit on those
Broberg, 1st + acceptable cap dump
NY can