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WAY too much retention, but the value of the return is closer to what the Sharks would be looking for.

I'm not totally ready to give up on Coe just yet though, I think guys like him take a bit longer to adjust to Pro since he was so much bigger physically than the guys in junior

I appreciate keeping the dream alive but don't think SJ is going to ship Karlsson to the Oilers without Broberg coming back (with the assumption Bouchard is untouchable after his playoff performance). SJ needs quality RD prospects and are overloaded on LD. Also there's no way SJ is going to retain half, more like 18-30%, so realistically it'll have to involve a 3rd team if EDM isn't taking more contract on.

6 mil in retention lol

Broberg can barely play LD and you stick him on the Right side…..Also, Dylan Holloway couldn’t crack the Oilers line up in the playoffs and all of a sudden he’s top LW.

I think you might be disappointed come the start of next season, there is a real chance nether of these players on on the Oilers roster.

Plus 3 cap dumps as well. Sharks taking on $15 million in basically dead money between retention, Ceci, Foegele, and Yamamoto for this deal and only getting 2 future late 1st rounders, a 24 year old mediocre minor league LD (have about 8 of those competing for the NHL roster already next year), and a B/C prospect that had a meh first year as a pro.

What a deal!!!

If you look at this from the standpoint of ownership, this contract costs them $46,000,000 over the next 4 years. Even if they retain 50%, the Sharks are only on the hook for $13,000,000. By year 4 they only pay $750 K and overall they save $26,000,000. This might mean nothing to you, but in real life it does.

Regarding the players coming back, Bourgault might not be Steven Lorenz, but he is a significant prospect who has the potential to play anywhere in the lineup and in all situations. He will probably be at least a 20 goal scorer and a 50-60 point player, so 2nd line RW.

The other players will help to fill out the roster and perhaps help this team be more competitive and the 2 (potentially) 1st round picks aren’t nothing.

Finally, Karlsson holds all the cards. If he wants to move, he will be moved. However, you have to understand that the market is extremely limited to maybe 3 or 4 or possibly just 1 team. This deal is the best you will ever see for EK65.

In a couple years maybe he can be moved for a 4th line Center, a high 3rd round pick and a 2nd or 3rd tier prospect. If that is the case, enjoy!

These are all players who will be 2nd or 3rd liners in San Jose. What the hell are you expecting?

It seems like you are setting yourself up for massive disappointment.

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I’ve been watching this team a long time, including prospects in their leagues and in Bakersfield. Broberg is a significant talent and is playing the hardest position in the league. He will be better next season and even better in the next decade.

In fact your assessment is incorrect and these numbers back that up:

http://puckiq.com/woodmoney?season=20222023&positions=d&team=edm&group_by=player_season_team

I know Holloway is no Yamamoto, but he is a significant talent. What this team needs is youth on cheap contracts to produce. This kid is a good 2-way player and he is more experienced than last year. Underestimate him at your own peril.

But then again, you sound like an expert, so what do I know?

Klefbom was an NHL prospect right out of the box, Broberg is nowhere near Klefbom. If Broberg was so good why did he play 6 minutes a game and only because of a suspension did he see 8 minutes a game.
He was so good and his numbers were so good he seen 46 games and averaged 7 minutes on ice.

Don’t be surprised if Broberg isn’t an Oiler come September

Holloway couldn’t crack the line up in the playoffs with Yamamoto as bad as he was, that should tell you something long time Oiler fan.

Yes Gronk, thank you for your opinion.

When Klefbom cracked that D-Corpse he had well past his prime (and 3rd pairing) Andrew Ference, Nikita Nitikin and Keith Aulie blocking him….this indicates to me that you don’t understand the situation, since the situation couldn’t be more different.

Holloway couldn’t crack the line-up because his $925,000 salary couldn’t fit and he was waiver exempt, and that’s why $750,000 Klim Kostin stayed on the roster and Holloway ended up in the AHL. The Oilers were also on a 14-0-1 streak, so why would the coach insert a rookie into the **PLAYOFF** line-up for no reason?

Also, it is rare to trade 1st rounders on their ELC’s, especially if the GM is the one who drafted them.

Who, in your opinion, are they getting traded for?

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/oilers-activate-yamamoto-from-ir-loan-holloway-and-desharnais-to-ahl/sn-amp/

Well you not knowing that Holloway contract didn’t matter in the playoffs tells me your just straight up talking out your arse.

I wasn’t referring to the playoffs.

Stubborn coach only moved 2 players in and out of the lineup during the playoffs (Janmark & Broberg). This is relevant because of the success (see record going into the playoffs that I referred to) and he wasn’t willing to mess up the chemistry of the line-up, apparently.

I know you just want to argue. So, you are right, you got me, I’m an ignant, know-nothing.

Nice try, Yes you were, he was injured prior.

I think SJ retains up to $3M, and they would try to get Bouchard instead of Ceci/Yamamoto.