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Created by: BeterChiarelli
Team: 2021-22 Edmonton Oilers
Initial Creation Date: Mar. 17, 2021
Published: Mar. 17, 2021
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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Left Handed
Original Team
Waivers Exempt
Right Handed
Position
Trade Clause
Max Perf. Bonus
Expiry Status
Term Remaining
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Waivers ExemptMcDavid, Connor
$12,500,000 (Performance Bonus$250,000)
C
NMC
UFA - 5
Description
Doubling down on two unpopular opinions: Holloway and McLeod take the extra year in the AHL and Koskinen remains as the backup. The idea for the ELC players at the very least is to push both the Condors and Oilers to playoff berths. Winning cultures in both clubs is part of the formula to building long-term success.

Savoie should probably play another season in the NCAA. I'd rather he get bigger minutes on that stage than 3rd line minutes in the AHL. Rodrigue's had a rough year in the AHL and I want Konovalov and Skinner to duke it out for the backup role next season, thus Olivier takes to the ECHL to pump his numbers. Holland needs to do everything possible to get Blumel out of his Czech contract and into Bakersfield's lineup next season. The kid is money.

Detroit trade helps maximize draft capital: the upcoming draft is going to be wild and the second round is apt to have more talent in it than years prior. The Oilers have a lot of their high-end positions covered already; the trick now is finding the intersection between quality and quantity. Draft pick values suggest Edmonton could pull more out of this trade, Red Wings fans soil themselves at the thought of it. The Oilers likely won't do something similar in 2021, as scouting should return to normal and the player Edmonton will have access to should be far more valuable than a pair of mid-seconds. In the meantime, look for Edmonton to scalp a few NCAA free agents to fill the void created by having moved picks.

Didn't make a ton of sense to bring in a Dubnyk or Elliot for a season to back up Merzlikins when Edmonton already has a better goaltender (over the past few seasons) on an expiring deal. No sense in jacking the price up on Elvis either just for Columbus to unnecessarily eat salary. If Edmonton upgrades the pick to a 1st, I want more coming back from Columbus; I'd prefer to take a cap dump in and around the $2M mark to balance the value. The Neal trade is just to spare Edmonton a buyout without costing the Devils much of anything. Could be any team, but if New Jersey wants to take a step forward, Neal's at least a veteran presence with powerplay utility and doesn't break their bank.

I'm assuming Klefbom isn't ready to start the season but would be able to return by the New Year (ish). Dumping Turris and burying Russell affords Edmonton all they need to activate Klefbom (Lagesson the likely scratch) and would *really* bolster their blueline for a considerable playoff run. I could see Holland wanting to upgrade on Kahun for a run, but the remainder of the roster is as strong as I've personally ever seen. I'm projecting Khaira to take a deal lower than his qualifying offer and for Edmonton to do the smart thing and walk away from Barrie. Krejci might be a long-shot but I value his experience, handedness, and position. If the man wants $5M, I'd give it to him.

Strong goaltending probably results in Edmonton winning the Pacific and punching their ticket to the WCF. A seven-game series against a very deep Avalanche would be must-see hockey.
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
3$825,000
3$825,000
3$925,000
3$825,000
2$925,000
2$925,000
3$775,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,250,000
2$1,000,000
2$850,000
2$850,000
3$3,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$2,750,000
1$1,500,000
4$4,000,000
1$4,000,000
2$3,000,000
6$6,500,000
Trades
1.
EDM
    Seattle
    2.
    EDM
    1. 2021 2nd round pick (EDM)
    2. 2021 2nd round pick (NYR)
    DET
    1. 2021 1st round pick (EDM)
    3.
    EDM
    1. 2022 7th round pick (NJD)
    NJD
    1. Neal, James ($2,000,000 retained)
    2. 2022 3rd round pick (EDM)
    4.
    CBJ
    1. Benson, Tyler [RFA Rights]
    2. 2022 2nd round pick (EDM)
    5.
    EDM
      Waivers
      Buyouts
      Retained Salary Transactions
      DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
      2021
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      2022
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      2023
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      ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
      23$81,500,000$80,232,672$669,339$850,000$1,267,328

      Roster

      Left WingCentreRight Wing
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 4
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $12,500,000$12,500,000
      C
      UFA - 5
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,175,000$1,175,000
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $6,500,000$6,500,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 8
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $8,500,000$8,500,000
      C, LW
      UFA - 4
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $3,000,000$3,000,000
      RW
      RFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,250,000$1,250,000
      LW, RW, C
      UFA
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      C
      UFA
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $3,200,000$3,200,000
      RW
      UFA - 3
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,000,000$1,000,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 2
      $1,500,000$1,500,000
      C, RW, LW
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,500,000$1,500,000
      RW, LW
      UFA - 1
      Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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      $5,600,000$5,600,000
      LD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $2,000,000$2,000,000
      RD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      G
      UFA - 1
      $2,750,000$2,750,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
      RD
      RFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $4,500,000$4,500,000
      G
      M-NTC
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $725,000$725,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $3,000,000$3,000,000
      RD
      UFA - 4
      ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,650,000$1,650,000
      C, RW
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $4,167,000$4,167,000
      LD
      M-NTC
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,250,000$1,250,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $850,000$850,000
      C, RW
      UFA - 1

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      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:19 p.m.
      #1
      sensonfire
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      Red Wings accept smile
      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:22 p.m.
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      Buffbry
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      Quoting: sensonfire
      Red Wings accept smile


      Red wings only accept during draft day when we know where the pick is. Inside top 15 or no deal
      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:23 p.m.
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      BootBoi
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      Lot of thought and effort, but RNH&Larsson both take discounts?
      Highly doubt it, when Columbus would offer RNH $8 mill.
      Larsson may stand pat with salary.
      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:23 p.m.
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      Quoting: sensonfire
      Red Wings accept smile


      Out of curiosity, the math behind draft pick values begets Edmonton should be able to get more value out of this trade, equivalent to about another 2nd round pick.

      I'm willing to concede that trading 3 seconds for a mid-late 1st is absurd, but is there an instance where Detroit would take salary back? Say the Edmonton 1st for those two seconds and Neal with $2M retained, thus negating the need to trade with the Devils.
      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:26 p.m.
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      Quoting: buffbry
      Red wings only accept during draft day when we know where the pick is. Inside top 15 or no deal


      You're upgrading a pick by an entire round. Stop being silly. Moving up 31 spots is worth more than the Rangers' pick.

      Quoting: BootBoi
      Lot of thought and effort, but RNH&Larsson both take discounts?
      Highly doubt it, when Columbus would offer RNH $8 mill.
      Larsson may stand pat with salary.


      RNH talks are around the $6.5M figure, and the factor of the flat cap must be taken into consideration. Larsson's had a strong run recently but his play over his deal was up and down.

      Columbus can't offer RNH $8M if he's extended with the Oilers prior to the end of the season.
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