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[Jimmi McJenkins]

Anyway, beyond being a local boy (sort of), I think Jake Debrusk is a good fit.

His cap hit is reasonable, and he's a solid 2-way player. He might be a different kind of Zach Hyman, I would take a long look if I'm the Oilers.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Anyway, beyond being a local boy (sort of), I think Jake Debrusk is a good fit.

His cap hit is reasonable, and he's a solid 2-way player. He might be a different kind of Zach Hyman, I would take a long look if I'm the Oilers.

Then Louie DeBrusk might actually want us to win.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Gazzola said Buchnevich is 100% being discussed by Edmonton

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Then Louie DeBrusk might actually want us to win.

Sure, his issue, like many, he's listening too much to the Sportsnet brass, and he needs to be more like Ray Ferraro with basically "f*** you I'll do the game how I like"

Gazzola said Buchnevich is 100% being discussed by Edmonton

Good, I actually really see him as good fit (If the cap can work)

Another big, heavy body that has skill can really help wear teams out in the playoffs.

 

[Paralyzer]

Gazzola said Buchnevich is 100% being discussed by Edmonton

"So how's Buch been doing?"

"Not too much. Scoring goals, playing Top 6 mins, you know, the usual."

"That's coo, that's coo"

 

[Skar]

Any ideas on what kind of cap gymnastics we would have to perform to fit Buchnevich?

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Gazzola said Buchnevich is 100% being discussed by Edmonton

Some crazy cap dancing would have to happen. I’m glad Edmonton decided to look like the North Pole just in time for his visit.

 

[Jet Walters]

Gazzola said Buchnevich is 100% being discussed by Edmonton

Probably strategizing how to make Vegas up their offer so they can’t add even more with Stone’s LTIR money. Drive that price up Kenny. I just can’t see the Oilers blowing their entire deadline budget on a single winger when multiple holes can be filled for the same price. Mantha has more even strength goals than Buchnevic. Nic Dowd could have just as much impact in a playoff series.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Probably strategizing how to make Vegas up their offer so they can’t add even more with Stone’s LTIR money. Drive that price up Kenny. I just can’t see the Oilers blowing their entire deadline was on a single winger when multiple holes can be filled for the same price. Mantha has more even strength goals than Buchnevic. Nic Dowd could have just as much impact in a playoff series.

They look like they're going to get Eichel back sooner (I'll believe it when I see it), but I will still say, I think Reilly Smith is at the top of their list.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Campbell to Philly for a 2025 1st and Philip Broberg.

Just rip off the bandaid.

wat

 

[Canovin]

Any ideas on what kind of cap gymnastics we would have to perform to fit Buchnevich?

Something like 2 1st with Campbell going the other way.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

wat

It's more a "just pay the piper" to get rid of Campbell. I don't like it, but I also don't entirely disagree (depending on the price)

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I don't know exactly how it works, cap wise (obviously retentions), but if the Oilers can bring in both Buchnevich and Mantha, I think they get significantly harder to play against at forward.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I don't know exactly how it works, cap wise (obviously retentions), but if the Oilers can bring in both Buchnevich and Mantha, I think they get significantly harder to play against at forward.

Buchnevich would be a dream
!!!!!!

 

[guymez]

The Hot/Crazy Matrix is legit.

One of man's biggest conundrums.

You sir just made the most accurate post in this thread.

 

[McDoused]

Any ideas on what kind of cap gymnastics we would have to perform to fit Buchnevich?

I don't know exactly how it works, cap wise (obviously retentions), but if the Oilers can bring in both Buchnevich and Mantha, I think they get significantly harder to play against at forward.

So it looks like if we would have enough money to add Tanev and Buch assuming ceci and foegele are sent out.

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I posted earlier that it wouldn't be that hard. We would just have to wait until the deadline, send out Ceci/Foegele and get Tanev at 50% (or down low enough)

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I don't know exactly how it works, cap wise (obviously retentions), but if the Oilers can bring in both Buchnevich and Mantha, I think they get significantly harder to play against at forward.

I don't mind Mantha, but hard to play against he ain't. He has 30 hits in 54 games. Ryan McLeod is more physical than he is.

Buchnevich, though... shut up and take my money.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Lots of tire spinning. You're on the clock, Mr. Holland.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Play Campbell ten NHL games in a row. Skinner will get plenty of rest.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I don't mind Mantha, but hard to play against he ain't. He has 30 hits in 54 games. Ryan McLeod is more physical than he is.

Buchnevich, though... shut up and take my money.

It doesn't have to hits, it's not the 90s. Just being big, heavy, fast and skilled, it's hard to keep dealing with that, on the cycle, on the rush, on the forecheck.

Over a series, through the playoffs, those guys can pay dividends.

Play Campbell ten NHL games in a row.

I agree, the Sharks should do this.

Lots of tire spinning. You're on the clock, Mr. Holland.

So, with no LTIR, it is to the Oilers advantage (mostly) to wait as late as possible to fit the most players in, basically. Trust me, I want to something to happen, but I understand why the wait is on going.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

It doesn't have to hits, it's not the 90s. Just being big, heavy, fast and skilled, it's hard to keep dealing with that, on the cycle, on the rush, on the forecheck.

Over a series, through the playoffs, those guys can pay dividends.


I agree, the Sharks should do this.


So, with no LTIR, it is to the Oilers advantage (mostly) to wait as late as possible to fit the most players in, basically. Trust me, I want to something to happen, but I understand why the wait is on going.

I will wait until the TDL passes to cast judgment but going on the road against Vegas during the playoffs just... doesn't seem great.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I will wait until the TDL passes to cast judgment but going on the road against Vegas during the playoffs just... doesn't seem great.

Sure, I'm trying not to doom and gloom this, because that shit largely sucks and this team isn't awful.

They have a very high level to their game, but it's definitely a put up or shut up for Holland and Co.

 

[Broberg Speed]

I agree, the Sharks should do this.

So it will cost us two first rounders to give the Sharks a better goaltender than the Oilers have. Interesting strategy.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

So it will cost us two first rounders to give the Sharks a better goaltender than the Oilers. Interesting strategy.

This is a weird, nonsense to say about a minor league back up goalie. You seem out of your depth.

 

[Jet Walters]

Everyone thinks it’s the Flames holding up trades leading up to the deadline, but it’s really Old Man Holland who’s putting massive offers on everybody out there, but can’t pull the trigger until he maximizes cap accrual.