Proposal: Rumors and Proposals IV | Excuse Me Sir, Could You Spare a RHD?

[Dazed and Confused]

I would assume Pokka, I mean if they're wanting Edmonton to retain while still returning nothing, why wouldn't Chai just toss him on waivers and save the cap hit and contract spot(s).

 

[oXo Cube]

Zero interest in Clayton Stoner. You don't pay 3M+ to marginally upgrade your #7 D-man.

I also have no interest in throwing Anaheim a bone. No trades with them until they get Lindholm under contract.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nhl/2838/clayton-stoner

Isn't Clayton Stoner a considerably better version of Gryba? Obviously overpaid but still a solid D-man?

Worth looking into for the Oil?

No, contract is too atrocious to make up the difference.

 

[snipes]

I guess lets see what Stauffer has to say?

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Hope not, that guy is pretty bad. Also would be another LHD, and not the puck-mover type.

That's true but it would fit the "underwhelming" label we've been hearing about the possible return for Yak more so than Pokka plus he makes $750k on a one way deal, granted no cap hit if he plays in the minors.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

When I picture Yak in Chicago, I have this image of Quenneville losing his mind. Super red face and blood pressure off the charts......... I hope Yak doesn't push him over the edge medically.View attachment 92023

agree

 

[SK13]

If I were the person to give a damn about the value we get on Nail Yakupov, I'd brace myself for some AHL fodder that has no chance at playing for the Oilers and be pleasantly surprised if something like Pokka or McNeil is involved.

Just saying.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

I guess lets see what Stauffer has to say?

I guess this would be in line with his "Don't be surprised to see the Oilers make a trade before October 12th" tweet.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

So, if Yak goes out I assume signing Versteeg is a given.

I think it's a given regardless.

 

[PinSeeker]

Mark Spector ‏@SportsnetSpec 1m1 minute ago

Oilers fans getting a dose of reality on Yakupov's market value. It is even lower w/belief EDM wants to move before season opener.

??? This entire board knows his market value is low, who is he calling out here?

 

[dustrock]

No, contract is too atrocious to make up the difference.

Oh, $3million. Didn't see that.

Pass.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I would assume Pokka, I mean if they're wanting Edmonton to retain while still returning nothing, why wouldn't Chai just toss him on waivers and save the cap hit and contract spot(s).

I would assume Pokka as well, just make sense for the needs in the organization.

If he is dealt to Chicago I hope he has a great season. Not to show anyone up, just because I would like to see him do it.

 

[dustrock]

Pronman said he thinks Larsson might stick on D for Anaheim. How many good young D do they have, with Lindholm not extended?

Would love to see Chia trade Yak there, if it has to happen. Someone like Theodore or Montour.

 

[KlimasLoveChild]

Meh, something like Pokka and McNeill would be just as underwhelming.

Ya it's pretty ugly when you consider that's all we get for a year of suckage. Such a huge swing and miss.

 

[oobga]

??? This entire board knows his market value is low, who is he calling out here?

Just typical Spector stuff, trying to toot his own horn.

 

[TheRebuild]

Can't wait for Yak to get traded to Chicago and succeed playing with Kane or Panarin and have people all over this site use it as proof that Chia is a terrible GM who traded away a 2 1st OA's and a 2nd OA pick.

Just like the way Magnus Paajarvi succeeded when he got traded to the much better St. Louis Blues... right?

 

[Canovin]

If Yak+ goes for Pokka, just OS Rakell and move Drai to the RW. Sign Wiz and we should be good for this season

 

[McFlyingV]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nhl/2838/clayton-stoner

Isn't Clayton Stoner a considerably better version of Gryba? Obviously overpaid but still a solid D-man?

Worth looking into for the Oil?

You want to saddle this team with another 3.25M contract for 2 years for a bottom pair/7D? That would be incredibly stupid to claim him, while also helping Anaheim out of their cap trouble.

 

[frag2]

??? This entire board knows his market value is low, who is he calling out here?

Maybe some posters here

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Oh, $3million. Didn't see that.

Pass.

If it was for one year, I would be fine, but having another year on the deal just makes it a complete no go.

If the Oilers had too many RHD (imagine, lol), then moving Fayne for him would make sense, but nothing beyond that.

 

[McFlyingV]

Just like the way Magnus Paajarvi succeeded when he got traded to the much better St. Louis Blues... right?

It was a sarcastic post regarding the herd mentality on here. I don't actually think Yak will break out significantly, but I do think he can be a capable NHLer if he's stuck with guys who can do all the heavy lifting for him.

 

[snipes]

??? This entire board knows his market value is low, who is he calling out here?

We're all prepared for it.

 

[IAGTTAYM]

Pokka grew up in Tornio, same town as Puljujärvi (population 22k).

 

[TheRebuild]

It was a sarcastic post regarding the herd mentality on here. I don't actually think Yak will break out significantly, but I do think he can be a capable NHLer if he's stuck with guys who can do all the heavy lifting for him.

Yeah, I figured it was sarcastic. Just adding some more sarcasm to it.

 

[CupofOil]

That's exactly what it sounds like.

I'm not sure this makes much sense, but if Chia really want to finally be done with Yakupov this appears to be his chance.

IT makes complete sense for the Oilers. A RHD who scored 45 points in the AHL last season for a disappointment with rock bottom value. Frankly, I'd be surprised if Pokka was on the table at all for Yak.