Rumor: Rumours & Proposals Thread | Another One

[Asiaoil]

I like RNH but his next contract cannot have a 7 in it - either salary or term. Six years and $40 million is as high and long and you can go for a LW. If that's not enough then I try trade him to BOS for Debrusk. BOS is going to need a center about RNH's age real soon and that would be a nice landing spot for him. Debrusk puts up similar points and has better on-ice stats - obviously not as flexible - but half as expensive at $3.675 for another year.

Debrusk versus RNH (on-ice 2017-2020)

Debrusk versus RNH (points 2017-2020)

Debrusk and Holloway as our LW going forward would be just fine with me. Use the other $3 million you save to buy a real 3C who can PK and you have filled two holes in one shot.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Are these Eichel rumours true??

 

[Del Preston]

Are these Eichel rumours true??

What rumours?

 

[Smartguy]

I like RNH but his next contract cannot have a 7 in it - either salary or term. Six years and $40 million is as high and long and you can go for a LW. If that's not enough then I try trade him to BOS for Debrusk. BOS is going to need a center about RNH's age real soon and that would be a nice landing spot for him. Debrusk puts up similar points and has better on-ice stats - obviously not as flexible - but half as expensive at $3.675 for another year.

Debrusk versus RNH (on-ice 2017-2020)

Debrusk versus RNH (points 2017-2020)

Debrusk and Holloway as our LW going forward would be just fine with me. Use the other $3 million you save to buy a real 3C who can PK and you have filled two holes in one shot.

Debrusk is far from the player RNH is. RNH fills a need and is wanted by Mcdavid. I would be shocked if he isn’t re-signed.

I could swallow a 7 on the dollar side, would be tougher on the term. I will be surprised to see the dollars not in the 7M range. Holland won’t let him walk considering he’s been a lifetime Oiler, despite Holland not being here for his tenure he has a history of paying loyal veterans. He’s a big part of the PP, and he’s probably going to be stapled to Mcdavid.

You just have to hope they don’t go full Jeff Skinner and pay him to a franchise crippling contract and he gives up.

The thing is too, who replaces him? No Hall is not the answer, Debrusk is a serious downgrade. There just isn’t a cheaper or better option right now.

 

[Del Preston]

Pierre LeBrun says Hall and the Sabres have mutual interest in an extension.

 

[Smartguy]

Pierre LeBrun says Hall and the Sabres have mutual interest in an extension.

The Sabres never learned from the Skinner deal?

Also so much for Halls top priority to be winning. But at least if he signs there, people can stop fawning over him here.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Pierre LeBrun says Hall and the Sabres have mutual interest in an extension.

Lol wtf didn't he wanna go to a winner?

If that's the case let him stay there.

 

[Oilhawks]

I hope Hall signs in Buffalo even if it's just to end this charade. Better him signing with a bottom feeder like that then the rumoured 'hometown' signing anyhow (Flames actually need a player like him).

 

[longtimeoilfan]

I hope Hall signs in Buffalo even if it's just to end this charade. Better him signing with a bottom feeder like that then the rumoured 'hometown' signing anyhow (Flames actually need a player like him).

I would love the flames to sign hall to a big and long contract...

 

[ImmuneEH]

This upcoming off-season feels like the most pivotal off-season since 2015, in that we have a lot of opportunity to steer the ship in a crucial direction.

Things to watch out for:

• Does James Neal get bought out?
• Which defensemen does Holland protect in the expansion draft?
• Do Khaira &or Chiasson get extensions?
• How is Nuge's contract situation handled?
• We have an abundance of defenseman. Who does Holland move forward with? Will he target Dougie Hamilton? Will he trade one of Larsson/Barrie at the deadline?
• How will Holland add depth to our line-up? Will he sign a middle-6 LW and a better 3C?
• Will we get Holloway signed and playing in the AHL at the end of the NCAA season?
• Will Holland acquire a starting goaltender? (The expansion draft may create some interesting opportunities on this front).

Personally, I feel that goaltending and 3C are the greatest areas of concern atm. Holloway might be a 3rd line option next year but I know the more conservative folks around here won't like the sound of that.

Nuge/McDavid/JP
FA Signing/Drai/Yams
Kahun/FA Signing/Kassian
Ennis/Haas/Archibald

I don't mind Kahun as a middle-6 option, not necessarily a staple in the top 6. That's why I propose signing a middle-6 LW. Also, sign a legit 3C... there will be lots this off-season.

We have internal options such as Benson, McLeod, and Marody who could push for bottom-6 time.

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

If he extends there and Eichel takes off it would be pretty funny to be honest.

The Sabres never learned from the Skinner deal?

Also so much for Halls top priority to be winning. But at least if he signs there, people can stop fawning over him here.