Speculation: OEL trade speculation megathread

[Cousin Eddie]

Calgary and Boston have been rumoured before

If he wouldn’t waive to go play with Mcdavid and Draisaitl in EDM I highly doubt he’s waiving to play with Calgary.

 

[Cor]

Calgary and Boston have been rumoured before

Have to assume he won’t waive for Calgary either.

 

[FerklundCGY]

On one hand, it's hilarious that players still don't wanna go to Edmonton despite McDavid and Draisaitl.

On the other hand, it's honestly semi-disappointing...

The Oilers are already in cap jail and getting OEL would've cemented cap hell for the foreseeable future.

Not to mention the assets Edmonton would've given up to take on his bad contract.

Sigh.

 

[super6646]

Have to assume he won’t waive for Calgary either.

God I hope so

 

[A1LeafNation]

#1 dman would look good in Vancouver imo.

Looks like he and Goligoski have been sharing notes.

 

[AirGut]

I don't get why Toronto doesn't try and make a run for OEL. Guess they're so concerned about trying to lure AP. Literally JUST put together a package of Nylander,15th,(prospect) for OEL

 

[Paul4587]

Edmonton quite possibly dodges a bullet there.

 

[Qward]

If a player refused to waive to go to a team like Edmonton, I wouldnt want him on my team.

 

[MessierII]

If this was basketball, that would be one thing, but in hockey you actually need a team to win.

Your talking about a player who signed long term in Arizona.

 

[serp]

Wonder if there also was/is something between OEL and Tippett from their time with the Yotes . I know OEL had his best year under him but Tippett isn't allways the easiest coach to play for.

 

[McFlash97]

well OEL ... go f*** yourself

enjoy Calgary ...... , its like Arizona, much warmer, almost like a resort, no pressure, no one will know you ..... ........ ....

 

[McDavidCrushedLarkin]

Dodged a bullet there with that contract.

 

[Positive Vibes]

and here comes the first domino!!

 

[FreeMcdavid]

DANGGGGGGGGG a team has Mcdavid and Drai and players still dont want to live in Edmonton. That is not a good look!

 

[mpir3]

I'd much rather lose in Scottsdale than Edmonton too.

 

[Mr Positive]

Despite having McDavid and Draisaitl, players still don’t want to live in Edmonton. Yikes.

It's not like the Oilers are a contender too though

 

[BB88]

So who are the front runners?

Edmonton& Boston were mentioned yesterday.

Maybe time to be a bit scared?

 

[Baberham Lincoln]

I wonder if the players that actually played in the Edm bubble changed their mind about Edm at all? You would think that the Oilers brass would have used the opportunity to make players feel really welcome.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

If a player refused to waive to go to a team like Edmonton, I wouldnt want him on my team.

Don't worry. No one wants to go to Ottawa either.

 

[Hockeyholic]

If this were the 80's era Oilers, players would waive for Edmonton in a heartbeat. Championships=Desireable destination.

Edmonton has been a tirefire for 15 years. That plays a huge role in not wanting to be there.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I have to visit Arizona one day, especially since I play golf (not well).

It amazes me how many hockey players want to stay there and play for that franchise over going elsewhere. I have to see for myself what it is about Arizona.

Vegas I get. Been there, want to return A S A P. No brainer. But Arizona?

 

[Pavelski2112]

Your talking about a player who signed long term in Arizona.

I mean, true. I'd leave too, but one or two players just can't be relied on to be a draw anymore. McD and Drai are obviously great players, but you'd have to believe that there are concerns about Edmonton's potential as a contender.

It's tough with OEL because he has a big contract and not a lot of contenders are going to have space for him. He's probably comfortable in ARZ, and that's understandable. He's spent his whole career there.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

I know Edmonton really doesn't have the playoff success, but OEL really wouldn't want to have the chance at playing with McDavid and Draisaitl?

I say it all the time, but hockey is a job and a profession for a lot of these players.

Winning is probably not the #1 priority, for most its quality of life!

This is very damning to the Oilers, knowing they cant even lure top players to come play in Edmonton even though they arguable have the best 1-2 in the game.


They will have to severely over pay for UFA's to play in Edmonton in the future and or hope that the NHL/NHLPA abolishes the No movement or no trade clauses

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I wonder if the players that actually played in the Edm bubble changed their mind about Edm at all? You would think that the Oilers brass would have used the opportunity to make players feel really welcome.

How involved were the Oilers in the Edmonton bubble?

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

If a player refused to waive to go to a team like Edmonton, I wouldnt want him on my team.

A team that's been mostly mismanaged for over a decade. You can see why someone wouldn't want to head into that situation.

I think people are hoping McDavid and Drai are going to the the next gen Malkin/Crosby for the city of Edmonton, but a handful of bad moves wasn't able to capitalize on that.

Can't personally say anything about Edmonton as a city, but several players (and wives) aren't exactly thrilled going there historically.