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Contending Part 2

Created by: BeterChiarelli
Team: 2022-23 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
Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
Waivers ExemptMcDavid, Connor
$12,500,000 (Performance Bonus$250,000)
C
NMC
UFA - 5
Description
Thus begins the march of the ELC. Broberg, Holloway, Konovalov, McLeod, and Samorukov all make the jump this year as Edmonton begins to feel a cap squeeze due to the flat cap. Fortunately, $4.25M in dead cap expires after this season and will accommodate bridge deals for Bouchard and Broberg. The expiring deals of Kahun, Khaira, Klefbom, and Larsson open up possibilities next season for a premier addition (probably on the back end). I believe Edmonton will either buy out or dump Kassian after the 2023 season and Lavoie will replace him.

As per part 1, there's a chance Kahun is traded at the 2022 deadline: if that's the case, I'd be totally fine with either Archibald or Glendenning being extended at $1M per for 2 years.

Fitting Samorukov in requires Lagesson be traded. I have his value pegged at around a mid-third (could change with another season under his belt) and have made a trade accordingly. Draft philosophy probably shifts to a steady stream of centers and defencemen for a while.

If the Rangers actually acquire Eichel, Strome is pushed to a more appropriate role as a #3C. Flat cap makes it tricky, but I'd love to see him return as he's very good in that position. The term at least leaves him an opportunity to sign another deal for more money afterwards. Oskar Sundqvist would be an okay substitute but doesn't come as a long-term solution nor as high of a ceiling. A left-handed pivot (Kadri or Tierney) would likely be preferable to Sundqvist.

The PK probably takes a step back, but I suspect there's improvement at 5v5. I still think this team comfortably outpaces the rest of the Pacific and meets Colorado for their annual WCF slugfest. Going to be a fun rivalry for years to come.
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
2$825,000
3$925,000
2$825,000
2$925,000
2$825,000
1$925,000
1$925,000
3$825,000
3$775,000
3$825,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
5$4,000,000
2$850,000
1$1,250,000
1$1,000,000
2$850,000
1$850,000
2$850,000
2$850,000
2$3,000,000
2$850,000
1$850,000
2$3,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$4,000,000
1$3,000,000
6$5,000,000
5$6,500,000
7$7,000,000
3$3,750,000
Trades
1.
EDM
    Seattle
    VGK
    1. Jones, Caleb [RFA Rights]
    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.
    EDM
      (G) Elvis Merzlikins
      CBJ
      1. Benson, Tyler [RFA Rights]
      2. 2022 2nd round pick (EDM)
      5.
      EDM
      1. Laferriere, Alex [Reserve List]
      LAK
      1. Lagesson, William [RFA Rights]
      Buyouts
      Retained Salary Transactions
      DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
      2021
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      2022
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      Logo of the EDM
      Logo of the EDM
      Logo of the EDM
      Logo of the EDM
      Logo of the NJD
      2023
      Logo of the EDM
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      ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
      23$81,500,000$82,064,666$896,000$1,700,000-$564,666

      Roster

      Left WingCentreRight Wing
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 3
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $12,500,000$12,500,000
      C
      NMC
      UFA - 4
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $3,000,000$3,000,000
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $6,500,000$6,500,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 7
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $8,500,000$8,500,000
      C, LW
      M-NTC, NMC
      UFA - 3
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $3,000,000$3,000,000
      RW
      RFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $925,000$925,000
      LW, C
      RFA - 2
      $3,750,000$3,750,000
      RW, C
      UFA - 5
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $3,200,000$3,200,000
      RW
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,000,000$1,000,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $850,000$850,000
      C
      RFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $1,250,000$1,250,000
      LW, RW, C
      UFA
      Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $7,000,000$7,000,000
      LD
      UFA - 8
      $5,000,000$5,000,000
      G
      UFA - 5
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $4,167,000$4,167,000
      LD
      M-NTC
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      RD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $925,000$925,000
      G
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
      LD
      RFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
      RD
      RFA - 1
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $3,000,000$3,000,000
      RD
      UFA - 3
      ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $925,000$925,000
      C
      RFA
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $850,000$850,000
      C, RW
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      $850,000$850,000
      LD
      UFA - 1

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      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:19 p.m.
      #1
      Buffbry
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      Wings only make this deal if edm in the top 15 during the draft
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      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:27 p.m.
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      Quoting: buffbry
      Wings only make this deal if edm in the top 15 during the draft


      No they don't. They're upgrading the Oilers' 2nd by an entire 32 picks. Edmonton gives up a lot of value in that deal.
      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:28 p.m.
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      Buffbry
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      Quoting: BeterChiarelli
      No they don't. They're upgrading the Oilers' 2nd by an entire 32 picks. Edmonton gives up a lot of value in that deal.


      Th answer is no until the position is locked and we know who is picking where. There is 0% chance of this happening otherwise
      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:33 p.m.
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      Quoting: buffbry
      Th answer is no until the position is locked and we know who is picking where. There is 0% chance of this happening otherwise


      It does happen at the draft for what it's worth, and you seem to be fixated on that point. No team would move it's 1st in a deal like this until after the season. Your anxieties are overblown regarding this deal. It absolutely happens.
      Mar. 17, 2021 at 3:44 p.m.
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      Pistol Pete
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      Quoting: buffbry
      0% and you have no clue what you are talking about. Wings pass not even close. Oilers add broberg


      People trade for higher picks all the time with 2 second picks. It would depend on what detroit has for prospects and if they are approaching 50 contracts or the AHL team is well stocked and they want more quality prospects.
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