Speculation: What do you think happens between now and including TDL for the Oilers?

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

 

[yzerman]

Rumours is that Holland is trying to talk Tommy Salo over to Edmonton.

 

[belair]

Rental LD, a young middle six forward with some term left and possibly a rental goalie depending on cost.

Not much in terms of cost. The majority spent on the forward.

 

[Ck1]

Acquires a shutdown defenceman in hopes that helps our goal tending. Not really a lot of options out there for a clear upgrade in net atm

 

[Anarchism]

What will Holland do? Nothing or very little.
What should Holland do? Encourage Bobby Deep Dive Nicks to throw away his thesarus and fall on his sword; look in the mirror and take a step up a rung in the ladder.

Even Holland who has in a way been burnt twice by Yzerboy must have learned.
the goalie solution likely happens in the summer.

Bison King and Kassian for Mason Appleton, Carson Soucy; Joey Daccord for the farm.

two Fifth's for Zack MacEwen; the thirteenth warrior.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Nothing will happen and Holland will regale us with stories of his time in Detroit in the post trade deadline presser.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Overpayment for a Red Wing

I voted nothing, but this is just as likely.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Rumours is that Holland is trying to talk Tommy Salo over to Edmonton.

False. He's not an ex-Red Wing. Had you said Chris Osgood, Dom Hasek or Tim Cheveldae, it'd be a bit more believable.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Brassard+Braun+Jones from Philly for Koskinen and a pick.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I think that we move out Koskinen and get another goalie which is very unlikely to be a true #1 goalie. I also think that we add a depth piece at forward unless Archibald is close to returning.

 

[joestevens29]

Really going to depend on how the club plays. If this team continues to play like this and how they did at the start of the year I could see Holland more willing to spend assets on an upgrade. If they start a rollercoaster again I think he just looks at some depth moves.

 

[K1984]

I predict an acquisition of a goalie that isn't a starter by normal NHL standards, but is an upgrade on what we have just by virtue of not being an absolute joke. Just a below average goalie will suffice.

I predict that we will underpay on a goalie, but severely overpay for a d man. Then wonder why we go out in the first round again.

 

[Zenos]

False. He's not an ex-Red Wing. Had you said Chris Osgood, Dom Hasek or Tim Cheveldae, it'd be a bit more believable.

Manny Legace incoming!

 

[Ritchie Valens]

I predict an acquisition of a goalie that isn't a starter by normal NHL standards, but is an upgrade on what we have just by virtue of not being an absolute joke. Just a below average goalie will suffice.

I predict that we will underpay on a goalie, but severely overpay for a d man. Then wonder why we go out in the first round again.

Crazy thought.

What if...and that's putting air quotes around "if", Stalock gets called up and plays well, would Holland even look for a goalie.

For those who watch the farm club, does he get lots of starts and has he been playing well since he's returned?

 

[Mr Positive]

Holland seems to prefer trading for players that arent just rentals.

Imo even though the AA trade didnt work out, it was still a good trade. They are all gambles. AA might still be here if it weren't for covid.

But anyway, I'd guess he wont go for rentals. I like the idea of getting a goalie with some term or RFA control. Ie Driedger, Georgiev, Varlamov.

Or a super cheap one like Jones would be okay, as long we do that one soon so we have time to try them out a little first.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Stalock has a 86.2% sv pct in Bako in 5 games so far... so if he's the cavalry... probably best to stick with the lame horses they already have.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Stalock has a 86.2% sv pct in Bako in 5 games so far... so if he's the cavalry... probably best to stick with the lame horses they already have.

Egad. Nevermind then lol

 

[McJesusSaves97]

Hoping for a defense first D like Mayfield & one of Varlamov, Husso or even Holtby…..when reality hits it will probably be nothing close to this.

 

[Soundwave]

If Dallas is out at the deadline

EDM 2nd 2023 + Koskinen + Benson for Brayden Holtby + Jani Hakanpaa

 

[Mr Positive]

Manny Legace incoming!

He was part of a very important moment in Oilers history lol

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

Remember last season when our big trade deadline acquisition for the playoffs was Dmitry Kulikov for a conditional 4th?

I expect something like that.

 

[Shathar]

I voted for my ideal situation because I'm just a positive guy like that.
(Acquire both a starting goaltender and a shutdown D)

That way, when I am disappointed, I am only disappointed trade deadline day and beyond, instead of being disappointed now and beyond.

 

[jeffff]

Can anyone give me an example of a starting goalie that was acquired at the trade deadline that had success with the new team immediately (ie a playoff team)?

It just seems unusual to try an get an actual starter for a playoff team.

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

What’s with the money in money out thing? Send money out first and give yourself some wiggle room. Like trade Kassian and Kosk for late picks or whatever, then trade picks and prospects for the goalie when you have some space. You’re not getting a good goalie with Kass included, just dump those guys first.

Anyway I just expect a sideways move at the last second, on TDL. No idea why he has to wait months and months to make the move just do it.

 

[Mr Positive]

What’s with the money in money out thing? Send money out first and give yourself some wiggle room. Like trade Kassian and Kosk for late picks or whatever, then trade picks and prospects for the goalie when you have some space. You’re not getting a good goalie with Kass included, just dump those guys first.

Anyway I just expect a sideways move at the last second, on TDL. No idea why he has to wait months and months to make the move just do it.

I'm fine with the wait, especially since we are only now starting to build up a good stable of teams who have given up all hope to make the playoffs. That's what I'm hoping Holland meant when he said that the answer was in the room. At that time, yeah, good luck finding someone giving up good players.