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We spent AA's 3 million on Turris and Puljujarvi, and now Ennis for a million makes the third line cost less than AA might have after a bad arbitration meeting.Likely part of a crazy good value 3rd line. Love having him back. He’s a guy who can fill in up the lineup when needed
We spent AA's 3 million on Turris and Puljujarvi, and now Ennis for a million makes the third line cost less than AA might have after a bad arbitration meeting.
Definitely lessens the sting!Turris, puljujarvi, and Ennis with AA's cap space. Not bad at all..
Turris, puljujarvi, and Ennis with AA's cap space. Not bad at all..
Still, if we are tight to the cap with Russell on the books then it's still a bit squirrelly. But at this point I'm not sure what the spot for AA would beYa it’s a lot easier to stomach not qualifying AA when you look at what Holland did with his capspace
One of the insiders on Sportsnet said Ennis would likely be back because Draisaitl loves him.
I think our top 9 will kind of runEnnis was the only linemate giving Drai ANY help in the playoffs. He seemed to know how to work off Leon a bit, and he's hardly played with him.
Still, a line of Ennis, Turris and Pulju I don't think would be all that much and absolutely zero grit in that line. Really that line would get leaned on real bad.
Draisaitl is going to eat lots of punishment in every game he plays, defenses will focus on him.Thats a whole lot of small players for Draisaitl to work with. Thats not good, thats not ideal. Drai would be eating massive punishment playing with the two smallest players found in almost any game. Thats not a good mix. Really I'd feel better with Neal in there.
I could see Benson stealing a spot in camp.I think our top 9 will kind of run
RNH - McDavid - Kassian
Ennis - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Neal - Turris - Puljujarvi
RNH - Draisaitl - Yamamoto was an incredible line last season. Why wouldn't the Oilers run with that line?
This is what I would start the season with.
FA/Trade - McDavid - Kassian
RNH - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Ennis - Turris - Puljujarvi
Neal - Haas - Chiasson
Assuming Khaira is shipped out. Preferable to move Neal or Chiasson but very unlikely in this market.