Friedman: Oilers roster move coming soon?

[Bevans]

no idea how a team near the bottom of the league has cap issues.

Chicago, LA, Oilers, red wings. Of course the teams at the bottom have cap problems. It's a cap league.

 

[BA Carroll]

Pietrangelo, Maroon and a conditional 1st for Draisaitl.

Addresses two needs with quality players, while clearing a bit of salary. The 1st is in play if Pietrangelo doesn't extend.

Or

Schwartz, Pietrangelo and a 2nd for Draisaitl and Nurse.

 

[Mike Dukarm]

Garth Snow or Mike Milbury are available... next GM ...

 

[Seachd]

Garth Snow or Mike Milbury are available... next GM ...

Yes, that’s a great roster move.

 

[Homesick]

Chicago, LA, Oilers, red wings. Of course the teams at the bottom have cap problems. It's a cap league.

The teams at the bottom have their own cap issues as well because ownership has put an internal cap on

 

[Mike Dukarm]

Yes, that’s a great roster move.

I know...

But seriously, does the new GM (i think Gretzky) have the right to make trades?

 

[Bevans]

The teams at the bottom have their own cap issues as well because ownership has put an internal cap on

Yep like the Senators.

 

[Homesick]

Pietrangelo, Maroon and a conditional 1st for Draisaitl.

Addresses two needs with quality players, while clearing a bit of salary. The 1st is in play if Pietrangelo doesn't extend.

Or

Schwartz, Pietrangelo and a 2nd for Draisaitl and Nurse.

Pass. The Oilers need to add offense
Schwartz 36GP 21Pts
Pietreangelo 38GP 19Pts
Maroon 41GP 14Pts
All Players 54Pts

Draisaitl 50GP 61Pts
Nurse 50GP 24Pts

 

[TFHockey]

I know...

But seriously, does the new GM (i think Gretzky) have the right to make trades?

I don't *think* he can make big moves without authorization. Small trades? Probably. Also he is undoubtedly auditioning for the GM role. I bet he will be very careful with whatever moves he makes, if any.

 

[koyvoo]

Why is the rest of the league so eager to fix them?

It’s been such a fun show to watch for the past decade or so.

 

[Lunatik]

From his blog:

This is hilarious, because just last week I was told by someone on here that Sekera was done and wouldn't be back even next year

Although, if the Oilers do not have cap space, they simply cannot activate Sekera. I know the Hawks did this with someone a few years back, kept a guy on LTIR until the playoffs when LTIR and the salary cap no longer are factors. Although, I think that was only a week or two, if the Oilers try doing it for two months, the NHLPA could file a grievance.

 

[justafan22]

This is hilarious, because just last week I was told by someone on here that Sekera was done and wouldn't be back even next year

Although, if the Oilers do not have cap space, they simply cannot activate Sekera. I know the Hawks did this with someone a few years back, kept a guy on LTIR until the playoffs when LTIR and the salary cap no longer are factors. Although, I think that was only a week or two, if the Oilers try doing it for two months, the NHLPA could file a grievance.

Yup. Conditioning stints are for a maximum 14 days.

 

[TFHockey]

This is hilarious, because just last week I was told by someone on here that Sekera was done and wouldn't be back even next year

Although, if the Oilers do not have cap space, they simply cannot activate Sekera. I know the Hawks did this with someone a few years back, kept a guy on LTIR until the playoffs when LTIR and the salary cap no longer are factors. Although, I think that was only a week or two, if the Oilers try doing it for two months, the NHLPA could file a grievance.

They could, but very few fans here think Sekera can come back at all.

 

[rt]

The guy that just got fired could probably tell you.

I could sum it up, though:

Milan Lucic 6 mil
Kris Russell 4 mil
Ryan Spooner 3.1 mil
Brandon Manning 2.25 mil
Cam Talbot 4.16 mil
Andrej Sekera 5.5 mil
Zack Kassian 1.9 mil
Matt Benning 1.9 mil

That’s nearly 30 million bucks and the absolute best player on that list today - by a mile - is Kris Russell.

Now that Chia is out, how willing is Edmonton to retain on some of these bad deals he brought in? I’d specifically be interested in Lucic and Spooner at maximum or near maximum retention.

 

[TFHockey]

Now that Chia is out, how willing is Edmonton to retain on some of these bad deals he brought in? I’d specifically be interested in Lucic and Spooner at maximum or near maximum retention.

If the right offer came along, why not?

 

[bernmeister]

change of scenery cap neutral deal:
Buchnevich for Poolparty
both .925 expiring elcs turning rfa

cap relief
Smith for Sekera
Oil get approx 1.x instant cap relief, same term

 

[joestevens29]

Now that Chia is out, how willing is Edmonton to retain on some of these bad deals he brought in? I’d specifically be interested in Lucic and Spooner at maximum or near maximum retention.

Spooner wouldn't be too bad for us as 900k is already being paid by NYR, so there is only 3.1mil left.

 

[rt]

If the right offer came along, why not?

The right offer? I was thinking something along the lines of Lucic with 50% retention for a career minor-leaguer in his 30s, who happens to have a two-way contract. Would that work?

 

[ffh]

Chicago, LA, Oilers, red wings. Of course the teams at the bottom have cap problems. It's a cap league.

I can understand Chicago and l.a they were rewarding players that won the cup. if you constantly finish 25th or worse you should have no cap issues.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Now that Chia is out, how willing is Edmonton to retain on some of these bad deals he brought in? I’d specifically be interested in Lucic and Spooner at maximum or near maximum retention.

I’d imagine they’d be somewhat open to it.

Don’t expect Lucic at max retention to be packaged with something good and return garbage, though. IMO Lucic at 3 million has positive value.

 

[joestevens29]

The right offer? I was thinking something along the lines of Lucic with 50% retention for a career minor-leaguer in his 30s, who happens to have a two-way contract. Would that work?

Ideally 29

 

[TFHockey]

The right offer? I was thinking something along the lines of Lucic with 50% retention for a career minor-leaguer in his 30s, who happens to have a two-way contract. Would that work?

If Lucic is retained at 50% he actually has some positive value. If that is the ask for a minor leaguer I think Edmonton is better served making a deal with Seattle (whom we think Lucic is likely to waive for) for a pick and Lucic in the expansion.

Although he was dismal after Christmas last year and the beginning this season, what is really not acknowledged on these boards or anywhere outside of Edmonton, is Lucic has actually been play good hockey lately. He has a couple of goals and is looking mean and engaged. That is the player Edmonton fans have been waiting on. He is still slow, but he hasn't been a detriment to the team on the ice like has was before. This isn't a narrative that fits with "Lucic sucks give me a 1st and retention and maybe I'll give you scraps" thing that has been going on here for a while.

So no, I don't see a 50% retained Lucic being traded for a journeyman player.

 

[PuckInTheNards]

The Oilers are what... 3 points out? They've been playing without 2 of their top 4. If Sekera and Klefbom get back, I could still see them making a run at the playoffs. Chicago and LA are out of it in the West - that's about it. Also, I read someplace that Edmonton's still selling out games - man, that fan base doesn't get enough credit. To still support a team after this run of futility? Tip of my cap to you all.

 

[Starat327]

Yes, that’s a great roster move.

If someone else hires Chia, it may not be a bad idea for the Oilers to grab Snow...

 

[ManofSteel55]

Pietrangelo, Maroon and a conditional 1st for Draisaitl.

Addresses two needs with quality players, while clearing a bit of salary. The 1st is in play if Pietrangelo doesn't extend.

Or

Schwartz, Pietrangelo and a 2nd for Draisaitl and Nurse.

Pass. I'd take Maroon back but he has little value so I'd offer something like Manning for him.