Edmonton does. Their first is off the table until they get hot again. They're currently several points out of the playoffs.

Buffalo pass. We could get better returns individually or just keep Olofsson. We can take Koskinen's contract if Oilers pays 3rd or 4th.

Am I the only non Oilers fan read everything Holland as been saying? He's not moving their 1st.

I'd say oil would say yes other than they wouldn't have any money for Olofsson next season

again why? Tampa does every year works for them. If you are contending and in the window what is the point of holding onto something that cant help for 3 years. A lot can happen in 3 years, ask eichel

I'm sincerely not trying to be rude, but if the GM is stating in plain english what his plans are, does asking these questions matter? Also, you've seen the decisions this guy has made; can you really put any kind of rational thought behind them?

Im banking on the oilers not turning it around, a lottery pick is would be pretty nice for them

So you are saying a gm has never lied or changed his mind before? I am sure if he is on the hot seat and needs the team to perform trading a first round pick will be an option, especially since he will likely not even be around to see the guy they picked make an impact anyway.

GM's have definitely given vague answers and said things like "we don't plan to do this or we don't plan to do that," but when they are THAT specific? No. They generally haven't. At least not in this day and age.

Until McDavid marches in his office and demands a change

Which is a very different scenario and I don't think McD would EVER do such thing, but if he requested a trade? Sure, that could change things, but it's AGM's like this that completely ignore the reality of situations.[/quote
I have a strong feeling the oilers wont finish the year with their first round pick. That is my opinion. I have personally seen scenarios where gms and coaches tell media one thing and then go on to do another.

I'm sincerely not trying to be rude, but if the GM is stating in plain english what his plans are, does asking these questions matter? Also, you've seen the decisions this guy has made; can you really put any kind of rational thought behind them?

We can get a 3rd to take Koskinen and a 2nd to trade Miller. This is wasting Olofsson.

again why? Tampa does every year works for them. If you are contending and in the window what is the point of holding onto something that cant help for 3 years. A lot can happen in 3 years, ask eichel

He said he wasnt moving a 1st for a rental. Olofsson, as an RFA, would not be a rental

I just dont really see a fit for him in the org in the next 3 years with what we have coming up.

Olofsson is too soft. Oilers have enough soft players, he is not at all what they need.