Rumor: Rumors and Proposals Thread | Are We Good Enough at 2RW?

[Mcnotloilersfan]

As far the rumours for forwards go, I would expect we are only bringing in rentals, if we go big game hunting.

We will have 5 big, long-term contracts up front after we re-sign Pulju. I think it will be Holloway/Bourgault and cheap veteran contracts filling in any top 9 gaps that appear over the coming seasons. And that's okay.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

If you can get a player back that's like a Hertle, Rakell or Gibson then hell yes pull the trigger. But, don't throw him away for crap just because he's had a bad couple of games.

If Yams doesn't get going this season, there are 3 options.

1) He and the team agree to another cheap deal like this and try it again
2) Trade him for futures in the off-season to replenish after we go all-in at the deadline
3) Trade him at the deadline so we are moving fewer picks/prospects to go on a run

I'm not sure if the first option happens. I imagine at that point, both parties want a change,

 

[Geardedandbearded]

Do you think Jordan Kyrou would be expensive an expensive trade?

terribly expensive. They love him and for good reason

 

[North]

What's wrong with the 4th line? What are you talking about? He hasn't even played a full 82 game schedule with us.

I’m talking about the fact that a first round draft pick is not going to be thrilled to be in the bottom 6 (most likely the fourth line).

 

[McTonyBrar]

I’m talking about the fact that a first round draft pick is not going to be thrilled to be in the bottom 6 (most likely the fourth line).

He hasn't said anything about that. He's smart enough to know that he needs to improve. When he got his shift on the 4th line late in the third he had a great shift. Am I the only who noticed that?

 

[McTonyBrar]

In other news, Smith on IR for a week.


Welcome back to Edmonton Stuart Skinner!

 

[Proko88]

As far the rumours for forwards go, I would expect we are only bringing in rentals, if we go big game hunting.

We will have 5 big, long-term contracts up front after we re-sign Pulju. I think it will be Holloway/Bourgault and cheap veteran contracts filling in any top 9 gaps that appear over the coming seasons. And that's okay.

What do you think Puljujarvi’s next contract will look like?

 

[joestevens29]

I’m talking about the fact that a first round draft pick is not going to be thrilled to be in the bottom 6 (most likely the fourth line).

Then maybe he should be better.

Also not all first rounders end up having the talent to be top 6 players.

 

[North]

He hasn't said anything about that. He's smart enough to know that he needs to improve. When he got his shift on the 4th line late in the third he had a great shift. Am I the only who noticed that?

He did have a good shift but this could very well be his last season with us. There are going to be prospects knocking on the door further pushing him off this roster.

I’m not advocating throwing him away but maybe if Driedger has a good season Seattle would be willing to do something around Yams for Driedger. Pluses wherever necessary.

 

[North]

Then maybe he should be better.

Also not all first rounders end up having the talent to be top 6 players.

No argument from me but that doesn’t mean the player might not have an argument.

 

[Soundwave]

In other news, Smith on IR for a week.


Welcome back to Edmonton Stuart Skinner!

I'm gonna guess Tippett plays Koskinen on both the Arizona and Vegas back to back.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I'm gonna guess Tippett plays Koskinen on both the Arizona and Vegas back to back.

He might, but doesn't seem likely given they want to win and Skinner played well in the preseason. You bring Skinner up and start him against the Yotes and play Koskinen against Vegas.

 

[Oilhawks]

In other news, Smith on IR for a week.


Welcome back to Edmonton Stuart Skinner!

Feels like this could have been avoided if Tippett pulled Smith after the 4th goal, or better yet, managed the goalie tandem better and started Koskinen to begin with. Could have been a 6-3 game instead

 

[McTonyBrar]

I'm gonna guess Tippett plays Koskinen on both the Arizona and Vegas back to back.

I hope not. Skinner deserves a start against Arizona. Also, Koski played half of the game last night.

 

[McTonyBrar]

He did have a good shift but this could very well be his last season with us. There are going to be prospects knocking on the door further pushing him off this roster.

I’m not advocating throwing him away but maybe if Driedger has a good season Seattle would be willing to do something around Yams for Driedger. Pluses wherever necessary.

I don't think Seattle would just give Driedger away after 1 season. I would package Yam for a big time player for the top six, D or goaltending. If not, then there is no reason to do anything with him

 

[gordonhught]

Then maybe he should be better.

Also not all first rounders end up having the talent to be top 6 players.

See Riley Sheahan picked #21 in 2010 for example.

 

[joestevens29]

See Riley Sheahan picked #21 in 2010 for example.

Or oddly enough how about the two guys that could be in his spot.

Kassian and Perlini.

 

[McShogun99]

What do you think Puljujarvi’s next contract will look like?

He’s on a 164 point pace so something like 12 x 8.

I think he finishes with something like 30-25 and gets 5.5 x 6.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

What do you think Puljujarvi’s next contract will look like?

This might cause controversy around here, but if I'm his agent, I'm using Nylanders contract as a comparable.

 

[North]

I don't think Seattle would just give Driedger away after 1 season. I would package Yam for a big time player for the top six, D or goaltending. If not, then there is no reason to do anything with him

They have Grubauer and obviously need some forward talent.

Also Yams is from that area so they’d probably like a hometown guy although it’s probably not necessary from a marketing standpoint.

 

[5 14 6 1]

I’m talking about the fact that a first round draft pick is not going to be thrilled to be in the bottom 6 (most likely the fourth line).

Then play better. If he thinks he's entitled to a spot beside McD or Drai then that's a bigger problem. He doesn't strike me as that type of player.

 

[North]

Then play better. If he thinks he's entitled to a spot beside McD or Drai then that's a bigger problem. He doesn't strike me as that type of player.

I do think he is driven. I’m not sure how he’ll react to a demotion but we’re basically earmarking him for a bottom six most likely bottom three role on this team.

I just don’t think that’s something he’d be okay with long term.

 

[McJadeddog]

In other news, Smith on IR for a week.


Welcome back to Edmonton Stuart Skinner!

I'm quite curious to see him get another game, likely this weekend with our back to back. He looked a LOT better in pre-season, so I'm wondering if he made another step in his development.

 

[Jet Walters]

If Puljujarvi keeps this up we will need to dump Barrie or Keith next offseason. Possibly both. Yamo is as good as gone as soon as Holloway is established in the top 9. Hyman will move to the right side.

I know both these guys are injured in NJ right now, but what would a Miles Wood (2022 RFA) and Mackenzie Blackwood (2023 RFA) package cost? I’d offer Yamo, Koskinen, 1st, and one of Broberg/Samorukov. At least we’d have them for more than one season.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

If Puljujarvi keeps this up we will need to dump Barrie or Keith next offseason. Possibly both. Yamo is as good as gone as soon as Holloway is established in the top 9. Hyman will move to the right side.

I know both these guys are injured in NJ right now, but what would a Miles Wood (2022 RFA) and Mackenzie Blackwood (2023 RFA) package cost? I’d offer Yamo, Koskinen, 1st, and one of Broberg/Samorukov. At least we’d have them for more than one season.

Wood isn't good and Blackwood is suffering form Archibald-esq heroism right now I believe, so he's useless to the team.