Jumptheshark
Rebooting myself
Line in theory of players clicked correctly--I emphasis in theory
Line 1 AA-McDavid-Neal (which may or may not work)
Line 2 Nuge-Leaon--Yamamoto (we know that works
L3- Khaira-Haas- Chaisson/Kassian I think Khaira and Chaisson are the ones we could up grade with other players
L4 Archibald-Sheahan-Ennis(resigns) --I like this line mostly because we can move Ennis up and down the line easily--we know he clicks with McDavid as well
Wild Cards to upset the cart or plan: Tyler Benson if he is healthy will get a long look this fall and will be the first recall when injuries happen, Ryan Mcleod, while he could use another full year on the farm, I think he will be ready by early next year if not sooner(by all reports I have read he has progressed nicely on the farm). Anton Slepyshev the biggest wild card, could fit perfectly on the 3rd line or slide up to the 2nd line. As for Raphael Lavoie, I do not see him jumping straight from the Q to the NHL and think he needs atleast one year if not more on the farm
the fun starts
Dp1--Klefbom and Larsson--love em or hate them--when healthy and on their game they are very good pairing who can play the minutes
DP2; Nurse and Benning or the joint whipping boys. I know I am not the only who noticed that when Benning became injured or played injured the oilers struggled, While not fancy he gets the job done
DP3 - Bear and Jones While it maybe a year too early to put them together I think that is what the future holds for them
Extra Russell--while his cap hit is 4 mill he has a signing bonus on July 5th(I think) and his physical pay will be 1.5
Wild Cards--Mike Green at 34 and injury prone he could be a good number 7 to ease the pressure off of Jones and Bear playing together and see PP time. I can see use for him if the Oilers move Russell and if he signs for say 1 to 1.5 a year. Evan Bouchard maybe a year away from full time NHL play and may need to spend 1/2 year on the farm still. Philip Broberg will spend next year in Sweden and that is a good thing
Then comes Goalies.
I am not a big fun of either Smith or Koskinen as starters and I think the oilers will be looking for another goalie. Smith is a UFA. Will one of Wells, Skinner or Rodrigue be ready is the question
How do you guys see the line ups coming together
from capfriendly
Line 1 AA-McDavid-Neal (which may or may not work)
Line 2 Nuge-Leaon--Yamamoto (we know that works
L3- Khaira-Haas- Chaisson/Kassian I think Khaira and Chaisson are the ones we could up grade with other players
L4 Archibald-Sheahan-Ennis(resigns) --I like this line mostly because we can move Ennis up and down the line easily--we know he clicks with McDavid as well
Wild Cards to upset the cart or plan: Tyler Benson if he is healthy will get a long look this fall and will be the first recall when injuries happen, Ryan Mcleod, while he could use another full year on the farm, I think he will be ready by early next year if not sooner(by all reports I have read he has progressed nicely on the farm). Anton Slepyshev the biggest wild card, could fit perfectly on the 3rd line or slide up to the 2nd line. As for Raphael Lavoie, I do not see him jumping straight from the Q to the NHL and think he needs atleast one year if not more on the farm
the fun starts
Dp1--Klefbom and Larsson--love em or hate them--when healthy and on their game they are very good pairing who can play the minutes
DP2; Nurse and Benning or the joint whipping boys. I know I am not the only who noticed that when Benning became injured or played injured the oilers struggled, While not fancy he gets the job done
DP3 - Bear and Jones While it maybe a year too early to put them together I think that is what the future holds for them
Extra Russell--while his cap hit is 4 mill he has a signing bonus on July 5th(I think) and his physical pay will be 1.5
Wild Cards--Mike Green at 34 and injury prone he could be a good number 7 to ease the pressure off of Jones and Bear playing together and see PP time. I can see use for him if the Oilers move Russell and if he signs for say 1 to 1.5 a year. Evan Bouchard maybe a year away from full time NHL play and may need to spend 1/2 year on the farm still. Philip Broberg will spend next year in Sweden and that is a good thing
Then comes Goalies.
I am not a big fun of either Smith or Koskinen as starters and I think the oilers will be looking for another goalie. Smith is a UFA. Will one of Wells, Skinner or Rodrigue be ready is the question
How do you guys see the line ups coming together
from capfriendly
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