TSN: The Oilers are attempting to find a taker for Andreas Athanasiou and/or Matt Benning

[hockeykicker]

Trade Bait: Frozen cap makes ‘franchise-changing’ players available - TSN.ca

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[datsyukfan]

Wings will take AA back for a 4th lol

 

[DropTheGloves]

I still believe this is all posturing by Holland to get AA on a cheaper deal than his QO. "Find a taker" could be giving he and his agent permission to talk to other teams in the hopes of finding one who will sign him at full pop. With a flat cap though, that's probably not happening.

 

[Altimus]

Ottawa: "not it."

 

[belair]

Or Russell, or Khaira, or Chiasson.

 

[Magic Man]

Good depth options if they're not tendered offers.

Could Benning be waived to start the season?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I still believe this is all posturing by Holland to get AA on a cheaper deal than his QO. "Find a taker" could be giving he and his agent permission to talk to other teams in the hopes of finding one who will sign him at full pop. With a flat cap though, that's probably not happening.

I can’t see Edmonton just cutting bait on AA after giving up two 2nds. That’s a price you pay for a guy you think will stick around.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

I'm more curious about what this article mentioning Nashville shopping ALL of their centers. I think Duchene, despite his high cap hit, still has some value for teams like Minnesota who don't have any good centers. Ottawa has a ton of cap room and Duchene did well there.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

The arbitration risk with Athanasiou doesn't go away with a trade. The consequences of a high arbitration award are costlier than normal throughout the league, in this flat cap and internal budget environment.

 

[mouz135]

Unfortunately, the Oilers will probably end up letting AA walk. Teams know they can get him for free soon, why spend assets?

 

[IranCondraAffair]

LOL.

No team should pay AA his QO with the players that are going to be available for cheaper in FA.

As a result he has no value.

Hopefully the Oilers can get him signed under his QO numbers otherwise hell go elsewhere and be a hot commodity as a cheap FA which will just piss off Oiler fans more

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Wings will take AA back for a 4th lol

No the f*** we wont.

If they don't qualify him we can sign him if he wants to come back. Then flip him at the deadline again. Otherwise, we're all done.

 

[nbwingsfan]

I truly think AA is out of the league in ~3 years. So much skill, so little motivation or any attempt to change his game and at least try to play an acceptable defensive game

 

[DomBarr]

I can’t see Edmonton just cutting bait on AA after giving up two 2nds. That’s a price you pay for a guy you think will stick around.

when they paid 2 2nds they did...however since then...he hasn't played well, does not deserve a $3M QO, and the league implemented a flat cap for the next 2 seasons...

if they could get a 2nd or a 3rd back then the price paid becomes more inline with a rental

 

[IranCondraAffair]

I can’t see Edmonton just cutting bait on AA after giving up two 2nds. That’s a price you pay for a guy you think will stick around.

Ever heard the phrase "Don't throw good money after bad. "?

A better option is trying to find a hockey trade for a similar guy who might not get qualified but might be a better fit

 

[Old Boys Club]

Letting Benning walk would be stupid, he's a solid bottom pair guy. Shouldn't cost much, from all accounts loves the city (he's a farm boy) and the Oilers.

 

[TheDoldrums]

No ones giving up anything for AA.

If they hadn't wasted draft picks for him it would be an easy decision to cut bait. They shouldn't fall prey to the sunk cost fallacy.

 

[_Del_]

when they paid 2 2nds they did...however since then...he hasn't played well, does not deserve a $3M QO, and the league implemented a flat cap for the next 2 seasons...

if they could get a 2nd or a 3rd back then the price paid becomes more inline with a rental

Why is someone giving the Oilers a second or third for a guy who "hasn't played well" and "does not deserve a $3M QO"?
The new team has to give him the QO or watch him walk to free agency, just like the Oilers.
Who exactly thinks AA is worth a qualifying offer and also wants to hand over a second or third instead of taking their chances at signing him as a UFA?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I'd look at Marr Benning for the 3rd pair if he's not qualified

 

[FreeMcdavid]

to oilers
sutter

to canucks
AA
2nd rnd pick

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Two 2nd round picks for two points. Yzerman bent Holland over, there.

 

[Mickey Marner]

I don't understand why they would give up two 2nds for a player they don't think is worth 3 million, especially when that's already what he was making.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Holland woke up today in a cold sweat. "Sweet ass f*** Moses! Is it October already? I could've sworn they were awarding the cup like last week."

 

[actuallynotPJStock]

Letting Benning walk would be stupid, he's a solid bottom pair guy. Shouldn't cost much, from all accounts loves the city (he's a farm boy) and the Oilers.

While I agree that Benning is a solid bottom pairing or replacement guy, I think the issue is whether you want to qualify his 2 mil cap hit. In your opinion is he worth that much? Or do you not qualify him and try to lock him up at a cheaper rate.

 

[varano]

He sucks and is a contract holdout loser