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Created by: Timmah007

Team: 2020-21 Edmonton Oilers

Initial Creation Date: Oct. 4, 2020

Published: Oct. 4, 2020

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If a miracle occurs and klef can return before deadline then that’s when I’d move russell to open the cap room. Well after bonus and is owed next to nothing very easy sell when time is more appropriate. The D certainly is much weaker without him but I’m confident they can function as a unit under Tippett not panicking and risking making a regrettable move trust what we have. I have bouch on the team but not on the opening night roster want to work him in somewhat carefully since loosing klef requires all 3 pairings to shoulder extra responsibility and benning has earned that third pairing role to start. With AHL a huge IF next season option might be keep bouch with big club or send so far away call up won’t be an option so I’m leaning towards keeping even if it’s limited ice time. Injuries will happen he will get in and that’s when he really needs to grab the bull by the horns and force benning out once team gets healthy again.
Forward group I feel is pretty deep. We loose that trade with Chiasson no doubt but we do create a more defined role for that 4th line than we have had in the past. Only job is to wear down opponents and create an offensive zone draw for the big boys. I wanted to create a situation in which mid season jp gets moved up with mcdavid and kass joins this line as well. Just a nightmare Line that would prevent opposition coach’s from trying to match best vs our 4th line. Force more best on best match ups. Will help take the pressure off the d core. If jp lands on top line kass lands on nightmare line than Archie can join that third line he’s a smart and responsible guy I could see fitting in decently.
Goalies aiming for kosk to start 50-60% Greiss 40-50%
Trust both netminders that If an injury occurs to one the other is capable to shoulder the load till other returns.

Free Agent Signings

RESERVE LIST		YEARS	CAP HIT
Puljujärvi, Jesse		1	$1,250,000

RFA		YEARS	CAP HIT
Bear, Ethan		3	$2,750,000
Benning, Matthew		1	$1,750,000

UFA	YEARS	CAP HIT
Maroon, Patrick	1	$1,750,000
Koivu, Mikko	1	$2,000,000
Greiss, Thomas	2	$3,000,000

Trades

Retained Salary Transactions

Milan Lucic: $750,000 (12.5%)

Draft	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7
2020
2021
2022

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ROSTER SIZE	SALARY CAP	CAP HIT	OVERAGES	BONUSES	CAP SPACE
23	$81,500,000	$80,062,957	$341,534	$730,000	$1,437,043

Left Wing	Centre	Right Wing
Maroon, Patrick $1,750,000$1,750,000 LW, RW UFA - 2	McDavid, Connor $12,500,000$12,500,000 C UFA - 6	Kassian, Zack $3,200,000$3,200,000 RW UFA - 4
Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan $6,000,000$6,000,000 LW, C UFA - 1	Draisaitl, Leon $8,500,000$8,500,000 C, LW UFA - 5	Yamamoto, Kailer $894,166$894,166 ($230,000$230K) RW RFA - 1
Neal, James $5,750,000$5,750,000 RW, LW UFA - 3	Koivu, Mikko $2,000,000$2,000,000 C UFA - 1	Puljujärvi, Jesse $1,250,000$1,250,000 RW UFA - 2
	Khaira, Jujhar $1,200,000$1,200,000 LW, C UFA - 1	Archibald, Josh $1,500,000$1,500,000 RW, LW UFA - 2
Ritchie, Nick $1,498,925$1,498,925 LW UFA - 1

Left Defense	Right Defense	Goaltender
Nurse, Darnell $5,600,000$5,600,000 LD UFA - 2	Larsson, Adam $4,166,666$4,166,666 RD UFA - 1	Koskinen, Mikko $4,500,000$4,500,000 G M-NTC UFA - 2
	Bear, Ethan $2,750,000$2,750,000 RD UFA - 2
Russell, Kris $4,000,000$4,000,000 LD/RD M-NTC, NMC UFA - 1	Benning, Matthew $1,750,000$1,750,000 RD UFA - 2	Greiss, Thomas $3,000,000$3,000,000 G UFA - 2
Jones, Caleb $850,000$850,000 LD/RD UFA - 2

Scratches	Injured Reserve (IR)	Long Term IR (LTIR)
Bouchard, Evan $863,333$863,333 ($500,000$500K) RD RFA - 3		Klefbom, Oscar $4,167,000$4,167,000 LD UFA - 3
Haas, Gaëtan $915,000$915,000 C UFA - 1
Russell, Patrick $700,000$700,000 RW UFA - 1

Oct. 4, 2020 at 7:59 p.m.

Gofnut999

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Bruins don’t want him.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:10 p.m.

Smokingun71

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I like the Koivu signing to help mentor JP become a bonafide NHLer. Greiss I think is the perfect 1B goalie to random Koskinen with. Not a huge fan of Ritchie but no big deal. The only area I do not agree with you is the D. With Klefbom out for possibly the year I don’t think we can stand pat and hope for the best. Nurse with Larsson will be a nightmare, both can’t complete a first pass and when paired before were a complete train wreck. I am a fan of Russell but he isn’t a second pair defensemen any longer and to expect him to fill that role all year isn’t fair. I for one think we need to go out and get a replacement for Klefbom on a one year deal.

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Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:11 p.m.

Bcarlo25

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YES. YES YES YES.

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Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:12 p.m.

Timmah007

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Quoting: Gofnut999

Bruins don’t want him.

Assuming you’ve heard there has been discussion or Chiasson for bjork? In this situation you keep bjork instead and give up a player who is constantly being given away by Boston fans.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:15 p.m.

Jfstompers

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I'd do that trade in a second if I was boston. Chaisson is a nice roleplayer

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Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:15 p.m.

Gofnut999

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Quoting: Timmah007

Assuming you’ve heard there has been discussion or Chiasson for bjork? In this situation you keep bjork instead and give up a player who is constantly being given away by Boston fans.

There has not. It was speculation by EDM radio/podcast personality.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:24 p.m.

Timmah007

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Quoting: Smokingun71

If the right one year deal is out there sign me up. I’d prefer to start the year with Russell and give him a shot before exploring trades which costs assets. I like Russell so even if I was willing to move him just to open up space doing that on this site is just asking for silly comments expecting 1st rounder too. So I figured best to play it safe

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Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:30 p.m.

Timmah007

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Quoting: Gofnut999

There has not. It was speculation by EDM radio/podcast personality.

Well the radio personality I’ve heard this from does work for the team and isn’t known for creating speculation. I have little doubt something has been discussed. All I can really tell ya is your opinion would change every quickly once Chiasson puts on a bruins jersey. Very under appreciated player. I’d be fine with keeping just doesn’t seem likely based on the construction of the team and JP returning.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:33 p.m.

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The left side looks bad. the oilers have no choice but to sign an left side ufa

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:34 p.m.

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Quoting: Timmah007

Mediocre 3rd liner with 1 year left. Nah. All it does is block Senyshyn who is out of options and need to see what he can do and Studnicka. Can just go sign a Jesper Fast who is better for a couple years anyway if need be.

I can assure there is zero talk of it at all in Boston. Not even the talking heads that make stuff up just to have something to talk about.

Bruins fans hate Ritchie, but he has more value than Chiasson.

It would be a very last resort if the rest of the offseason went awry.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:39 p.m.

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The left side looks bad. the oilers have no choice but to sign an left side ufa

I’m definitely open to ideas but who and how becomes the challenging factor. Could move russell but trying to make a realistic trade like that on this site is impossible and spend hours defending why he won’t need a first attached to him to move so not sure there’s a winning game plan to that. While I do think russell is capable and understand why others don’t I’m open to considering that a place holder and pretend we moved him and replaced for comparable money with someone else. I’m just not into dealing with the Russell cap dump conversations.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:42 p.m.

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Quoting: Gofnut999

Respectful disagree. Chiasson is gold on pp unit and a solid depth veteran that always gives it his best. He could be a really good add for a team putting the final pieces together to make a run for it. Can agree to disagree on this one.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:48 p.m.

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Quoting: Timmah007

Ok, but it makes no sense for Boston or it’s roster needs. At least understand that.

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Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:51 p.m.

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Quoting: Gofnut999

Ritchie can't even skate, if you don't even need to send a pick, do it. His game style doesn't match with Coyle, Bjork, Studnicka since he can't do much offensively, neither defensively + can't keep it up with Kuraly, Wagner, Kuhlman, Lindholm who may not score much either but they're at least " good " on the forecheck.
Worst-case, you just send Chiasson somewhere else or even waive him but he can a good bottom-6er.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:53 p.m.

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Quoting: bhavikp27

Fair enough I have zero concerns moving Chiasson will be difficult he’s a quality veteran someone will jump on. Just wanted Ritchie for a specific role.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:54 p.m.

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Quoting: bhavikp27

Boston does need a physical presence. But Ritchie cannot skate, agreed. Does not fit in Boston’s system. Still not a good trade. Better than Bjork offer i keep seeing anyway. Sending him out for a pick or as a filler for a bigger trade is much better.

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Oct. 4, 2020 at 8:57 p.m.

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Gofnut999

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Quoting: Timmah007

Fair enough I have zero concerns moving Chiasson will be difficult he’s a quality veteran someone will jump on. Just wanted Ritchie for a specific role.

I’d take a 3rd for him but you seem to be short of picks this year.

3 way, send Chiasson anywhere, they send Boston a 3rd, you get Ritchie. Done.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 9:01 p.m.

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Quoting: Gofnut999

I’d take a 3rd for him but you seem to be short of picks this year.

3 way, send Chiasson anywhere, they send Boston a 3rd, you get Ritchie. Done.

3rd for Ritchie? Again agree to disagree lol

Oct. 4, 2020 at 9:03 p.m.

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Gofnut999

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Quoting: Timmah007

3rd for Ritchie? Again agree to disagree lol

You are not the one giving it up, you are giving up Chiasson which you seem to be fine with. Lol

Oct. 4, 2020 at 9:07 p.m.

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Quoting: Gofnut999

You are not the one giving it up, you are giving up Chiasson which you seem to be fine with. Lol

I’m not sure oilers would get a third for Chiasson probably a 4th but I’m not sure there’s anyone that would think Ritchie is worth the same as Chiasson so if you want you can take Chiasson and flip him or we flip him and offer a lesser pick for Ritchie. I’m not sure why really debating this it’s a clear win for Boston. I even admitted in the description the one trade is a clear loss

Oct. 4, 2020 at 9:11 p.m.

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Gofnut999

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Quoting: Timmah007

Chiasson has averaged 29 pts per 82. Ritchie has averaged 30 per 82. Ritchie was a 1st round pick. He will never live up to that. And that is why people think he has no value. Had he been a 7th rounder people would see him for what he is. But he still has some upside. Chiasson is a finished product. They play different style games. But i’d say 3rd is about both their value.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 9:20 p.m.

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Quoting: Gofnut999

Ok so you flip Chiasson for a third if that’s what you wanna do with him. Think other comments tend to suggest Chiasson is worth more so if you can get a third for him then flip him. Doesn’t seem to be a common belief Ritchie could fetch that so you win I’m ok with that.

Oct. 4, 2020 at 9:23 p.m.

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Gofnut999

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Quoting: Timmah007

Keep him handy. Rumblings that B’s are trying to get into late 1st round this year with Kase as bait. Chiasson for Bjork or Ritchie would make more sense then. 😉

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