Speculation: OEL trade speculation megathread

[WetcoastOrca]

Absolutely. Trading Podkolzin would be a terrible decision. I will be absolutely f***ing livid if they trade him for OEL.

Agreed. Hopefully that’s just the ask from Arizona.
The only way we should move Pod is if a young D of similar value is coming back.

 

[lawrence]

So Arizona really wants to move him, OEL will only accept to go to either Vancouver or Boston, Vancouver doesn't have the cap space and/or realistic assets to get him and Boston's interest is lukewarm at best. Odd situation.

We have cap room, it just means we have to let go 2 of markstrom tanev and toffoli. Not sign stretcher and probably have to trade virtanen.

 

[mouz135]

Benning, DO NOT trade Podz.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

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Morgan: Before OEL signed his extension in Arizona, I think he was going to sign a deal with Boston.
1:25 AM · Oct 5, 2020·Twitter Web App

 

[lawrence]

If the asking price is Podkolzin I would stay the hell away from OEL. Free agency is rolling around the corner here, I’d much rather acquire Cernak at a cheaper price than give up Pod.

With the leverage we have podkozin is absolutely out of the question in fact I believe we can pull this one off without even even giving up a 1st.

 

[8999]

FWIW, the full context of the Dhaliwal quote was "you know the Coyotes are looking for futures; good picks, good prospects... you're starting to hear Podkolzin, Höglander now, Virtanen"

Also mentioned Green really wants OEL and basically everything else with the Canucks is on hold until things with OEL and Markstrom are settled.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Well, ...

Well if RD said that whoever the hell he is.
Sounds like a fake rumour.

 

[FAMOUSfin]

Trading for OEL would be to have a championship caliber team within the next 4 years. With our cap situation, we need good players on ELCs to make that work.

 

[CLW]

Sportsnet 650
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Morgan: Before OEL signed his extension in Arizona, I think he was going to sign a deal with Boston.
1:25 AM · Oct 5, 2020·Twitter Web App

Boston were already in OEL talks with the Coyotes this summer before Armstrong came in. The interest is definitely serious.

 

[wintersej]

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Sure sounds like the B’s would rather keep Krug than trade for OEL. So that means it’s down to just the Canucks. I don’t think unfair deals are good, but this is looking like the new Coyote GM is being forced into accepting one. (Heard they are trying to trade Hall’s rights, and trading Kuemper too?)[/QUOTE]

You would be fun to play poker with. I mean, not fun for you.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

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[CLW]

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Yes, Canucks are motivated because trading for OEL helps them with cap space so they can add Markstrom and Toffoli

PLUS they get a 20+ min first pair D.

Not a bad deal for Rathbone, Eriksson and a 3rd...

 

[WetcoastOrca]

“Yes, Canucks are motivated because trading for OEL helps them with cap space so they can add Markstrom and Toffoli

PLUS they get a 20+ min first pair D.

Not a bad deal for Rathbone, Eriksson and a 3rd...[/QUOTE]”

How does it help them with cap space? Unless Arizona is taking on more cap than they’re trading.
And that won’t be the price they pay if they acquire OEL and dump Eriksson.

 

[RABBIT]

Nvm

 

[sw0op1985]

“Yes, Canucks are motivated because trading for OEL helps them with cap space so they can add Markstrom and Toffoli

PLUS they get a 20+ min first pair D.

Not a bad deal for Rathbone, Eriksson and a 3rd...

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How does it help them with cap space? Unless Arizona is taking on more cap than they’re trading.
And that won’t be the price they pay if they acquire OEL and dump Eriksson.[/QUOTE]

presuming they send some of the anchor contracts it converts dead weight cap space in ot usable cap space along with filling in a hole (top 4 dman)

 

[WetcoastOrca]

RD
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Oct 5, 2020
Dhaliwal on OEL “last night the canucks were in it.. you’re starting to hear Podkolzin...” #canucks

Rick Dhaliwal
@DhaliwalSports
I did not say Podkolzin was in a deal, if the Coyotes are asking for VAN top prospects, it always comes down to Podkolzin and Hglander. They would not be doing their job if they did not ask for those 2.
8:22 AM · Oct 5, 2020

 

[Peter Griffin]

Mentioning Podkolzkin’s name is just an excellent way to create a buzz.

 

[BCNate]

“Yes, Canucks are motivated because trading for OEL helps them with cap space so they can add Markstrom and Toffoli

PLUS they get a 20+ min first pair D.



Not a bad deal for Rathbone, Eriksson and a 3rd...

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How does it help them with cap space? Unless Arizona is taking on more cap than they’re trading.
And that won’t be the price they pay if they acquire OEL and dump Eriksson.[/QUOTE]

adding a top pair d in exchange for dead weight gives us a bunch a flexibility to save elsewhere. It’s not this move that saves you money, it’s the subsequent ones.

 

[NextGoalIsHuge]

Whether OEL is traded to Van/Bos or not, this has been entertaining.

I'm on board with adding him to Van. After 30+ years of watching countless NHL "prospects" fall by the wayside, I'm not as certain as others that any prospect is a sure thing. Same goes for draft picks. No way to really know how kids will grow.

I for one, love the idea of locking down 45 mins a night with either Hughes or OEL on the ice. With our forwards, the puck possession numbers could be remarkable. Gotta fill the right side, of course.

If Van lands him, Arizona fans will be mad. I get that. Won't rub it in. But any team taking this contract on is taking a big risk.
However, I believe that the greatest rewards come from the greatest risks. /shrug.
It could blow up worse than anything we already have to deal with . heh.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

Not sure if its mentioned but Jim Benning has announced a last minute press conference via zoom in 1 hr

 

[Canucks LB]

Not sure if its mentioned but Jim Benning has announced a last minute press conference via zoom in 1 hr

It was announced 3 days ago

 

[sw0op1985]

Whether OEL is traded to Van/Bos or not, this has been entertaining.

I'm on board with adding him to Van. After 30+ years of watching countless NHL "prospects" fall by the wayside, I'm not as certain as others that any prospect is a sure thing. Same goes for draft picks. No way to really know how kids will grow.

I for one, love the idea of locking down 45 mins a night with either Hughes or OEL on the ice. With our forwards, the puck possession numbers could be remarkable. Gotta fill the right side, of course.

If Van lands him, Arizona fans will be mad. I get that. Won't rub it in. But any team taking this contract on is taking a big risk.
However, I believe that the greatest rewards come from the greatest risks. /shrug.
It could blow up worse than anything we already have to deal with . heh.

i agree..i dont understand the hate...yes the contract is probably a couple years too long but if you were to bid for his services on UFA his contract would be around what it is now?
i'm not a fan of giving up podkol/hoglander but if we can jettison the other spare parts then go for it...he'd be arguably the best 2-way dman the franchise ever had during the same era where we have the best offensive dman in club history

 

[Rabid Ranger]

If the plan is to resign Markstrom to a long-term deal why would Demko be off the table?

 

[sw0op1985]

If the plan is to resign Markstrom to a long-term deal why would Demko be off the table?

they want to keep both goalies but with the nod to Demko...he's just not ready to be #1A yet

 

[Bitz and Bites]

Can't afford to give up Podkolzin. If that's the price, better off walking away from OEL and pursuing D in the 4M-5M range.

We don’t have cap space to sign anyone new unless we don’t re-sign any of our current UFA’s Tanev,Toffoli,and Markstrom which seems very unlikely.