Post-Game Talk: Rate how Holland did today

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

So....rate how Holland did today.

I put the 0 in to identify the trolls.

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[joestevens29]

I went 5 as I didn't expect too much the past couple days and he ended up with 3 smart pickups.

Under PC we probably Simmonds for something of value.

 

[NedPlimpton]

4 or 5.

Really happy with not giving up a whole lot for what was gained. AA is a bit of a gamble, but one I'm willing to take.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

 

[Cloned]

@Aerchon

Come on dude, the man basically went out and built an entirely new first line today and kept his first round pick.

 

[T-Funk]

Afraid of feeling homerish here, but considering the moves he made, the cost, and our needs, he killed it.

Because Oilers, who knows what happens next.

 

[Spawn]

I like the Ennis deal and Green deal as depth moves that don't cost too much.

Think we paid a lot for Athanasiou. View him as more of a 2nd/3rd line tweener rather than a legit top 6 guy. Not sold on him working with McDavid. But could be a good fit with Sheahan and Archibald.

 

[Rusoilers]

Oilers had the best deadline in the league

 

[Aceboogie]

I say a 3.5. Baseline, all 3 players this season have been ok, not great. But thats ok, its good depth.

There is a potential for a 4 or 5 if AA rebounds

Overall, a very good day IMO. We made the moves to improve depth, and didnt pay an arm and leg.

Save the bigger moves for offseason

 

[Aerchon]

I think Holland should have picked up Ennis for a 5th and called it a day.

AA high risk, high reward.

Green too expensive for what imo is a non roster player.

I was looking forward to the decimated Bakersfield Condors getting some young talent drafted this summer to restock the cupboards over the next couple years.

A first and then a 5th, 6th, 7th this year is poor.

Next year a first and then hopefully a 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th...

Holland is far more win now both to start the year and now than I ever could have imagined.

 

[Magnum23]

Really happy can't complain.

Did not give up any of our defensive prospects and our team is that much better to compete.

Sure the two seconds can turn out to be good players but I would take AA today

 

[Canovin]

4

Upgrading the 3C would have been a perfect score for me.

 

[Supermassive]

An Oiler oldie but a goodie.

 

[VainGretzky]

I like the Ennis deal and Green deal as depth moves that don't cost too much.

Think we paid a lot for Athanasiou. View him as more of a 2nd/3rd line tweener rather than a legit top 6 guy. Not sold on him working with McDavid. But could be a good fit with Sheahan and Archibald.

AA has 51 pts 23 goals last 82 games definate top 6 player

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

4....Holland addressed many issues... depth, speed, skill

only reason it isn't a 5 is because he didn't address 3rd line center

very very good day for the Oilers

 

[3IR]

4/5. Only reason it's not 5/5 is because Khaira is still on the team, and we didn't get a 3C.

Hopefully tippett learns to trust Haas though, I'd be perfectly happy with him being our 3C playing on a line with Ennis and Nygard.

 

[LTIR]

Have a 4.
Don't blame him for not doing more.. we simply had no cap room.

 

[TameYew]

I watched clips of Athanasiou, man he scores a lot on the rush and with guys draped on him. I like the lineups that I've already seen posted from others but what about reuniting Drai and McD with Kass and putting AA with Nuge and Yam? Seems like we have some depth now.

 

[Aerchon]

@Aerchon

Come on dude, the man basically went out and built an entirely new first line today and kept his first round pick.

Holland has been making me eat a murder full of crow this year. I seriously don't like so many of his moves but they keep turning out.

The biggest hole is missing Klefbom and we didn't address that.

However.

You are right. He has addressed the scoring depth issues in spades.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

I think we're going to see three motivated players come to the organization who have come from teams with not much success. AA has played a total of 5 playoff games in his career, you can bet his motivation and desire to play in an empty building was wearing thin on him. Once Tippet works with him, you're going to see buy in from him too. I just hope he & McDavid gel and develop instant chemistry. Now that McDavid has a guy who can keep up with him, we could be in for a real treat.

 

[Uindicator]

I think Holland should have picked up Ennis for a 5th and called it a day.

AA high risk, high reward.

Green too expensive for what imo is a non roster player.

I was looking forward to the decimated Bakersfield Condors getting some young talent drafted this summer to restock the cupboards over the next couple years.

A first and then a 5th, 6th, 7th this year is poor.

Next year a first and then hopefully a 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th...

Holland is far more win now both to start the year and now than I ever could have imagined.

Holland did what had to be done, find some wingers for McD, whether they gel or not remains to be seen but I’m very happy Holland is trying to make McD happy, most definitely worth the risk, tired of waiting.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

I am not sure if the players will click...as that is kind of rare......but I think adding a contracted winger was the right move.....and depth moves are fine considering injuries in a playoff run.

They probably would have snookered themselves trying to add a big cap FA.

Hopefully Athanasiou meshes just enough to not price himself off the team.

 

[LTIR]

Holland has been making me eat a murder full of crow this year. I seriously don't like so many of his moves but they keep turning out.

The biggest hole is missing Klefbom and we didn't address that.

However.

You are right. He has addressed the scoring depth issues in spades.

I think Benning will play 3LD until Russell is back.

Nurse-Bear
Jones-Larsson
Benning-Green
Russell/Klefa

 

[YakDavid]

4 or 4.5. I think all the players will provide depth. We really didn't go big game hunting. Moving Gagner in the deal helps since we just have too many bottom 6 players who on average provide more on him. Plus AA is a rfa and not really a rental. Ennis is having a sneaky good season and Green will help.

Surprised we didn't move a couple players out.

Also surprised Lagesson isn't going down for the day.

 

[MinimaMoralia]

Gotta go with a four-ish. Suddenly the top nine looks really quite respectable, Green is great depth heading into the playoffs, all for a handful of magic beans.
Grabbing Grant would have been perfect, but hey.
It’s a much better team than it was at this point yesterday.