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[Paralyzer]

I see the other thread is Locked, so made a new one for any proposals or rumors.

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[Paralyzer]

Made a quick look into next season and checked our cap situation, and I see we got some cap room for at least 1 more upgrade in a position if we want. These numbers are close to what I believe Holland will sign them at, give or take a few 100K.

 

[RuneMcEres]

Hopefully we can move on from Russell, Chiasson and possibly Neal. That would give us lots of wiggle room.

 

[Aerchon]

Made a quick look into next season and checked our cap situation, and I see we got some cap room for at least 1 more upgrade in a position if we want. These numbers are close to what I believe Holland will sign them at, give or take a few 100K.

You forgot about Bear...

 

[LTIR]

Not sure where you see the cap space.
We have 12M to sign 12 players.
AA will get 3M, Bear probably another 3.
Ennis,Archi,Sheahan will all want a raise. There is no cap space to add anyone proven.

My guess is that Holland finds a way to get out of Chiasson contract and brings in Slepychev and Grigorenko from KHL. Russell out Green signed for cheap.

Ennis-McD-Kassian
Nuge-Drai-Yama
Slepy-Grigo-Neal
AA-Shehan-Archi

Nurse-Bear
Klefbom-Green
Jones-Larsson

 

[redgrant]

Russell is the guy who has been proven to have been hugely expendable. Cant pass, cant read the play. Always blocks shots because hes out of position.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Stauffer, Re: Bear, mentioned something interesting. He doesn't have arbitration this year, so he might be a guy who signs a cheap 1 yr deal, then is extended next January.

 

[belair]

Made a quick look into next season and checked our cap situation, and I see we got some cap room for at least 1 more upgrade in a position if we want. These numbers are close to what I believe Holland will sign them at, give or take a few 100K.

Ennis, Archibald and Sheahan are all significantly underpaid.

We should probably get used to all of them making closer to $2m on their next deals.

 

[fireantz]

Quit playing Archi with McDavid! Already paying one 3rd line winger $3.2 mil. Get Archibald and Ennis signed cheap now!

 

[Senor Catface]

Hopefully they'll free up 1.2 million when they trade Khaira to get some of those draft picks back

 

[ujju2]

Made a quick look into next season and checked our cap situation, and I see we got some cap room for at least 1 more upgrade in a position if we want. These numbers are close to what I believe Holland will sign them at, give or take a few 100K.

You forgot Bear. Plus I'd like to get RNH, Yamamoto, and Larsson locked up before next season. So keep some room for those raises in 2 years. And with Benson hopefully being a full-time NHLer next year, I don't think we really need an upgrade anyways.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Ivan Bocharov at eliteprospects.com - The Oilers need to sign this guy, not only because he's young and playing well, but the Russian Bouchard must be an Oiler.

 

[5 14 6 1]

I want Ennis, Archi and Sheahan back.

 

[5 14 6 1]

How good does that Caleb Jones deal look right now? 2 more years of him at 850k is huge.

 

[McJesusSaves97]

How good does that Caleb Jones deal look right now? 2 more years of him at 850k is huge.

Quick, offer it to Bear

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Positive they offload Russell, one of Chaisson or Khaira (my guess is Chaisson as he is more expensive and doesn’t PK) and possibly Neal this offseason.

However I can see them going with Neal for 1 more season and exposing him in the expansion draft with a draft pick or prospect to go to Seattle.

Haven’t run the Cap Friendly roster simulator but I’d guess we will have about $3M in cap space when it’s all said and done, depending on where the cap settles.

 

[5 14 6 1]

So who do we protect for the expansion draft? 7-3-1 or 8 + G? I'm leaning towards the 8 skaters+G route. Yamamoto is still on an ELC so he wont need to be protected, and there is no one else more important than our 5 defenseman below imo.

McDavid
Drai
RNH
Larsson
Klefbom
Nurse
Jones
Bear
Kosko


Exposed - Kassina, Athanasaiou, Khaira, Sheahan, Archi, Ennis, Neal,

Thoughts?

 

[SK13]

Ennis, Archibald and Sheahan are all significantly underpaid.

We should probably get used to all of them making closer to $2m on their next deals.

If that's the case, Sheahan and Ennis shouldn't be back. That's a clear overpay for them.

Archibald is probably the one that merits it or close to it anyway.

 

[SK13]

So who do we protect for the expansion draft? 7-3-1 or 8 + G? I'm leaning towards the 8 skaters+G route. Yamamoto is still on an ELC so he wont need to be protected, and there is no one else more important than our 5 defenseman below imo.

McDavid
Drai
RNH
Larsson
Klefbom
Nurse
Jones
Bear
Kosko


Exposed - Kassina, Athanasaiou, Khaira, Sheahan, Archi, Ennis, Neal,

Thoughts?

Do not believe Larsson will be an Oiler at that point.

Even if he is, he'd be two weeks from UFA and you'd expose him anyway for that reason.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

it sounds like Holland flat out hates JP....but maybe he can pull an ethan bear.....and learn english.

Athanasiou-McDavid-Puljujarvi
RNh-Drai-Yamo
Nygard-Benson-Kassian
Ennis-Sheahan-Archibald/Chiasson/Gagner

Khaira and PRuss in the AHL or as depth callups.

Klefbom-Larsson
Nurse-Bear
Jones-Benning
Lagesson

Bouchard simmers for a year or forces a trade of Benning/Larsson.

Kruss and Neal as the LTIR specials.

they could make a move for a goalie....that would be smart.

 

[belair]

Do not believe Larsson will be an Oiler at that point.

Even if he is, he'd be two weeks from UFA and you'd expose him anyway for that reason.

He will be, but he won't have a contract. He'll be a UFA.

 

[SK13]

He will be, but he won't have a contract. He'll be a UFA.

A hundred dollars cold cash he's a goner before September 1.

He's a bad fit for the roster, he's a UFA in a year, he'll have trade value and they need the money. He's toast.

 

[belair]

So who do we protect for the expansion draft? 7-3-1 or 8 + G? I'm leaning towards the 8 skaters+G route. Yamamoto is still on an ELC so he wont need to be protected, and there is no one else more important than our 5 defenseman below imo.

McDavid
Drai
RNH
Larsson
Klefbom
Nurse
Jones
Bear
Kosko


Exposed - Kassina, Athanasaiou, Khaira, Sheahan, Archi, Ennis, Neal,

Thoughts?

Yamamoto needs protection. So does Benson. We probably end up losing Jones if he's still here.

 

[5 14 6 1]

Yamamoto needs protection. So does Benson. We probably end up losing Jones if he's still here.

So Yamo, McDavid, Drai, RNH, Nurse, Klef, Bear, Jones to protect?

Bouchard is exempt correct?

 

[Jet Walters]

Moving Athanasiou to 3C creates an interesting look. If Ennis walks he probably takes that LW spot next to 97. In a perfect world we can trade Neal with some retention and bring back Slepyshev. Benson Athanasiou Slepyshev could add offense with some sheltered minutes. Two of Russell/Larsson/Benning should be dealt to open up space too. Preferably Russell after his bonus is paid in July, and Benning if they bring back Green on a cheap deal as the 6/7. Some budget team will bite on Russell with only a 1.5M price tag.

Ennis McDavid Kassian
RNH Drai Yamo
Benson Athanasiou Neal
Nygaard Sheahan Archibald

Nurse Bear
Klefbom Larsson
Jones Bouchard
Green or Benning