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[belair]

They do have over 12M off the books at the same time with Spezza and Methot though. I can't see them bringing back either player as Spezza will be 36 and Methot 34 and breaking down. They need to add a defenseman this summer. Their depth chart is pretty ugly besides Klingberg. They might be one of the only teams that we could dump some cap on right now.

True, but they also need to fill out their roster as the majority of it needs new deals that year or the one after. Also Sekera would probably fall into the third LD slot one Miro Heiskanen establishes himself there. I'm not sure they'd be too willing to commit to Sekera, especially Bayreuther knocking on the door.

I think Caleb Jones would be an enticing add though as he's still a few years away from pushing for a spot and he's from Arlington, TX. The only worry I have is how Hanzal recoups after the spinal fusion surgery. Because it'd be nice to have him as a fourth line center.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Need. No. Would be nice. Sure.

People have it in thier heads that the top 6 needs 6 star offensive dynamo's. Just not reality in today's NHL or ever really.

We have little or no cap space. McDavid, Draisaitl, and Nuge can and have to carry thier line mates to some extent. McDavid is paid like a full second line all by himself.

I can't speak for everyone, but I don't expect 6 star players in the top 6, I just expect someone who can put up more points than the likes of cagguila.

Right now we're going into next season expecting RNH and Rattie to continue where they left off, lucic to bounce back, and yammomoto or JP ready to grab a top 6 spot.

Meanwhile the bottom 6 is crap. Khaira and maybe strome being the only ones I'd call a legit bottom 6 NHLer at this point, the rest are just not good enough for top 6 minutes.

That leaves us going into next season with a lot of hopes and wishes, and no capspace.

That's not even including our lack of productive Dmen. We very well might be one of the lowest scoring teams again.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

He has been in the league 7 year unlike Schultz there is no changing him lol @ people trying to reason why we should aquire garbage at a high cost and salary

I think you should tell us how you really feel about Faulk. I think your holding back.

 

[tv14]

RNH - McDavid - Rattie/Aberg
Neal - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Khaira - Strome - Puljujarvi
Caggiula - Matthias - Kassian

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we didn't have Lucic and could actually make our forward lines proper?

Would be nice to give whoever is 2C a good winger to work with, instead of being given a boat anchor by default.

 

[VainGretzky]

I think you should tell us how you really feel about Faulk. I think your holding back.

Put it this way I stopped betting on Canes in games because of him , lost a couple G because of his garbage defence .

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Put it this way I stopped betting on Canes in games because of him , lost a couple G because of his garbage defence .

He will get moved, I dont think he comes here, so where do you think he lands?

 

[belair]

He will get moved, I dont think he comes here, so where do you think he lands?

Chicago. The Darling connection makes too much sense.

 

[Soli]

I want the Oilers to release their development camp roster, hoping to see some good invites.

 

[Del Preston]

- The 630CHED crew mentioned in passing banter that Brandon Davidson wants a third stint with Edmonton.

His qualifying offer is $1.55M. The Islanders currently have a lot of cap space but maybe that will be too much for a 6/7 dman considering the Tavares situation and other FAs they have to sign or re-sign.

 

[PaPaDee]

His qualifying offer is $1.55M. Might be too much for the Islanders considering the Tavares situation and other FAs they have to sign or re-sign.

Also, with Snow no longer GM, Davidson might no longer be in the organizations plans.

 

[Louis Cypher]

I would rather play Bouchard if he shows well at camp than trade for Faulk. Faulk sucks at defense, probably the same as a kid playing over his head a little.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

so our D next year is looking like

Klef Larsson
Sekera Nurse
Russel Benning
Bear

Why are people suggesting we sign another bottom pairing Dman? especially with
Bouchard having a shot to make the team

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

What a bunch of babies.

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

so our D next year is looking like

Klef Larsson
Sekera Nurse
Russel Benning
Bear

Why are people suggesting we sign another bottom pairing Dman? especially with
Bouchard having a shot to make the team

Bear should be playing lots of minutes. Bad for his development if he's sitting in the PB.

 

[Aerchon]

I can't speak for everyone, but I don't expect 6 star players in the top 6, I just expect someone who can put up more points than the likes of cagguila.

Right now we're going into next season expecting RNH and Rattie to continue where they left off, lucic to bounce back, and yammomoto or JP ready to grab a top 6 spot.

Meanwhile the bottom 6 is crap. Khaira and maybe strome being the only ones I'd call a legit bottom 6 NHLer at this point, the rest are just not good enough for top 6 minutes.

That leaves us going into next season with a lot of hopes and wishes, and no capspace.

That's not even including our lack of productive Dmen. We very well might be one of the lowest scoring teams again.

RNH McDavid Rattie
Lucic Leon Yama?
Kharia Strome Jessie
Caguillia XXX Kassian

Aberg?

None of our defense is great but all of our defense as a unit isn't as bad as you are thinking.

All of them putting up 20 to 30 points.

 

[BarDownBobo]

I want the Oilers to release their development camp roster, hoping to see some good invites.

It's gotta be coming out soon, camp starts tomorrow IIRC.

 

[Burnt Biscuits]

so our D next year is looking like

Klef Larsson
Sekera Nurse
Russel Benning
Bear

Why are people suggesting we sign another bottom pairing Dman? especially with
Bouchard having a shot to make the team

Cause Bear shouldn't be penciled in as the 7th D, he's our 2nd best D prospect, he's either a full-time NHL regular or playing a significant role on the AHL team.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

What a bunch of babies.

Hockey culture can be so f***ing stupid.

If you don’t like him because his defensive game has holes, by all means deal him but he’s an elite offensive defenceman. If two teams now have shipped him out because he’s more of a loner and likes museums... I have no words.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

It's gotta be coming out soon, camp starts tomorrow IIRC.

Probably be out about 830 AM tomorrow, with how quickly this org releases info...

 

[FlameChampion]

I see the forward roster more like:

RNH - McDavid - JP
XXX - Draisaitl - Yama?
Lucic - Strome - XXX
Cagguila - Khaira - Kassian
EX: Aberg, Rattie

1) What will JP be like next year?
2) Is Yamamoto ready? I personally think its wrong to pencil him in. But with their cap situation and unless something drastically changes this offseason, I am pretty sure he will be on the roster.
3) I think Draisaitl needs an actual NHL player winger who can play in the top 6. I dont think Lucic is this guy. How do you fill this spot with their current cap?
4) I just dont like penciling Rattie into RW1 in the offseason though its possible. Hopefully Rattie has extra motivation this offseason to improve any way he can knowing he has a chance of a lifetime.
5) Khaira could move up to 3LW. But then what do you do with Lucic? I dont like Lucic on the second line.
6) Maybe Aberg has a great offseason and fills the RW3 slot.
7) Is Slepshev coming back?
8) Any chance someone surprises in camp? Marody, Benson, etc ?

I think the team likely needs a LW, RW and a C at a minimum.

If JP and Yama have great years, the Oilers forwards are pretty good. But if they dont have great years, than theres a real lack of depth here.

 

[McAsuno]

Hockey culture can be so ****ing stupid.

If you don’t like him because his defensive game has holes, by all means deal him but he’s an elite offensive defenceman. If two teams now have shipped him out because he’s more of a loner and likes museums... I have no words.

Its funny in a way. The bruins traded Seguin, because he partied too much, and traded Hamilton because he partied too little? God, organizations are so stupid. Who the f*** goes to moxies, anyways?

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Its funny in a way. The bruins traded Seguin, because he partied too much, and traded Hamilton because he partied too little? God, organizations are so stupid. Who the **** goes to moxies, anyways?

Single dudes so they can stare at the waitresses.

 

[McAsuno]

Single dudes so they can stare at the waitresses.

Good ol Dougie Hamilton prefers staring at paintings and statues.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Need. No. Would be nice. Sure.

People have it in thier heads that the top 6 needs 6 star offensive dynamo's. Just not reality in today's NHL or ever really.

We have little or no cap space. McDavid, Draisaitl, and Nuge can and have to carry thier line mates to some extent. McDavid is paid like a full second line all by himself.

No one is saying we need all star wingers. We are saying we need to give Draisaitl an actual skilled guy to feed off. McDavid has RNH, Drai needs someone. Most teams have 2 good guys in each top 6 line so they can carry a lesser guy. Drai has been attempting to carry 2 guys all of last year and his game suffered for it. I'd argue a 3 mill middle 9 vet winger with some skill would do wonders for Draisaitl. If not we will probably see the Drai that drove people nuts where it looked like he didnt care. Pulju could he that guy but he isnt there yet so we need a guy for 1-2 years who can hold the fort. Lucic could be good but we have zero idea.

 

[Canovin]

Single dudes so they can stare at the waitresses.

Dougie is the type who swipes right at the museum

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

Cause Bear shouldn't be penciled in as the 7th D, he's our 2nd best D prospect, he's either a full-time NHL regular or playing a significant role on the AHL team.

Bear shouldn't be a full time NHLer unless he shows he can handle it. Switch him with benning whenever you're looking for offense, until a Dman starts stinking the place up, then give bear a shot. Unless he blows us away in camp, 7D or AHL is where i want him. A few okay games at the end of last year is not something I'm willing to bet on..