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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 31, 2023 at 3:35 p.m.

Thread: Deadline retool

If I were Holland I'd take that deal all day, <em>BUT,</em> the Oilers would need to send out salary to cover $750k of ROR's deal and whatever Leivo makes in order to fit under the cap. So, Devin Shore plus. Essentially.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 21, 2022 at 12:39 a.m.

Thread: Finishing up the deadline aka collecting seconds for our rentals

Kubalik is made redundant by E. Kane.

Also, that cap hit is impossible to accommodate without other deals being made by EDM. Which is very unlikely due to above, and greater need for D and G. LW is an area of strength, not need.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 21, 2022 at 12:33 a.m.

Thread: Oilers enter the chat

Why would the Oilers give up on Ceci, who's been the most consistent d-man and their best RHD all year, for a lateral move at best? While adding assets to do so? CC is just hitting his prime and is signed through what are likely his best years at a reasonable cap hit. What GM trades that guy he signed as a UFA less than a full season into the deal? Not going to happen.

Also, trading Barrie for a LHD just diminishes the RHD depth chart which is weak as is. The point is to add, not subtract -- going to take a while for Kesselring and Kemp and Desharnais to be ready (if at all).

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 21, 2022 at 12:21 a.m.

Thread: arizona

EDM declines; Crouse was vastly overrated on draft day. In the meantime, his stock isn't high enough to net a promising centre and a top NCAA sniper PLUS a draft pick.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 21, 2022 at 12:18 a.m.

Thread: TDL22

Oilers decline.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 21, 2022 at 12:16 a.m.

Thread: Trade Deadline

Wondering how EDM trades a 2nd round pick that's already tied up due to conditions from the prior Keith-Jones trade?

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 31, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

Thread: Team Canada

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Juiceman</b></div><div>Bias much? Weegar Chychrun Pelech>Nurse</div></div>

Those guys are better than Nurse as much as Thin Hughes is a #1D.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 31, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

Thread: Team Canada

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMs</b></div><div>It was sarcastic but Nurse isn’t good defensively, I have already Chabot in the line up. That’s enough lol</div></div>

Since when?

His fancies line up with the eye test -- he's a beast out there on both sides of the puck and has steadily improved every year he's been in the league.

Have you actually watched him play, or just highlights? He's legit.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 30, 2021 at 2:52 p.m.

Thread: Oilers at the Deadline

When was the last time Gibson was elite? 2.5, maybe three seasons ago?

He's not worth that much, and I certainly would say no to sending Sammy and a first unless Rakell was coming back. But with the AAVs involved Kassian or other would have to be going the other way.

Samwise is done. No thanks. Same for Boyle, Kenny should aim higher.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 30, 2021 at 2:47 p.m.

Thread: Team Canada

Any of Pelech or Weegar over Nurse is a crime of omission (and I've liked Weegar for going on three years now).

Nurse is a legit first pairing defenseman in this league. They are second pair at best (and I like them fine).

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2021 at 9:45 p.m.

Thread: Running It Back

Mikko has had better numbers than Georgiev over the last two seasons, so Oilers pass.

He's a tradeable asset with retention, not so sure it's in the Oilers' best interests to do so. He only has one year left on his contract and he's a league average goaltender being paid a middle of the road AAV for a starter. The problem with MK is he can't play the majority of the games. 35-40 is his sweet spot.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 16, 2021 at 12:45 a.m.

Thread: Nuge as 2c with landy

CBJ just traded a goalie prospect, and I believe Elvis is expansion draft exempt. Don't see that trade happening.

And hard pass on Glendenning. His sole skill is winning faceoffs, and granted he's exceptional at doing so, but brings little else to the table. Haas skates better, has a possible upside in skill, is also right handed, and cheaper.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 16, 2021 at 12:41 a.m.

Thread: Hallsy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Skyraider112</b></div><div>Try Benson, Turris and your 2021 1st for Hall 50% retained</div></div>

I'd drive KT to the airport myself if that would help this go through, and I still hold out hope for Benson to contribute next year.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 16, 2021 at 12:39 a.m.

Thread: Ekholm

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Zmach</b></div><div>I’m not a fan of an ekholm trade. Everything he promises to do is already being done by Lagesson.</div></div>

I'm a big fan of Wild Bill but there's something to be said about a quality, poised veteran in the playoffs.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 15, 2021 at 8:40 p.m.

Thread: Ekholm

Due to LTIR we have no cap space. Any trade will have to be dollar in, dollar out.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 13, 2021 at 3:30 a.m.

Thread: Top line forward second new goalie new third line

Absolutely not a fan of buyouts. Creates a drag on the cap.

That said, your proposed line up is moving the team forward in a nice manner.

I wouldn't burden Holloway with 3LW responsibilities that soon. He just might be the ideal 1LW or 3C if given a year or so to develop, either in the NCAA or (preferably) the AHL.

Nolan Patrick would be a nice get. Especially for that haul. Not sure PHI would agree, especially considering his recent uptick in on-ice results. Has he fully put his migraines behind him? Been interested in him for a while, had considered what a swap between NP and JP would look like.

Can Bear get DeBrusk with retention? Probably not, even if I think it's a fair trade today.

Like the rest of the additions. Could be a strong option to contend.

Note: don't think Larsson signs for that low, Chiasson a year too long, Palmeri $1M too much, and would lock up RNH at the max of 8 years for $6.5M. Still like your roster.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 1, 2021 at 1:08 p.m.

Thread: what is manthas value

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Zmach</b></div><div>so you are telling me I replace kahun with holloway.</div></div>

WAY too early to expect DH to make an impact in the NHL.

Up arrows for sure, but he has yet to play a pro game of hockey.

ATO in BAK after his NCAA season ends, then sign his ELC next year. Just like Holland did with Larkin.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 1, 2021 at 1:07 p.m.

Thread: Is this the plan with Stalock claimed and fully healthy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kotkaniemi15</b></div><div>Playing the hot hand in a 3 goalie rotation wouldn’t be the worst idea for Edmonton.</div></div>

What does that even mean?

Smith has been lights out since he came back off injury and before that Koskinen started like 12 games in a row and acquitted himself about as well as Carey Price.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 1, 2021 at 1:06 p.m.

Thread: Is this the plan with Stalock claimed and fully healthy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Zmach</b></div><div>Yes Lagesson is day to day and on here its says when he comes off IR.
Russell would be then too.</div></div>

It's Bouchard with Bear, KRusty is out tonight per Jason Gregor.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 1, 2021 at 12:50 p.m.

Thread: Is this the plan with Stalock claimed and fully healthy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Zmach</b></div><div>Lagesson would go in before Bouchard or Jones on left side. Jones and Bouchard don't penalty Kill.</div></div>

Lagesson is hurt right now with a jammed wrist.

Jones is in tonight according to Yaremchuck on TSN1260.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 1, 2021 at 12:48 p.m.

Thread: what is manthas value

I'd love to see AM on the Oilers, but I think Yz is going to want more than that. It would take something uncomfortable to get the conversation started.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 27, 2021 at 2:32 a.m.

Thread: Retool part 1

Literally zero reason for EDM to spend assets for Jordie Benn. He's a pylon and we literally have better players than him who can't make it into the regular rotation.

Jake Virtanen would fill a need though, what would you say is realistic coming from EDM to acquire him?

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.

Thread: Please Ken

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Eberles_Backcheck</b></div><div>I counted 8, half of which aren't coming here.
Rask
Binnington
Anderson
Grubauer
Raanta
Driedger
Mrazek
Ullmark

Who am I missing?</div></div>

Again, it was just a comment on the general quality of the upcoming UFA goalies. Not an assessment of who's likely to sign in EDM.

Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsFeb. 24, 2021 at 5:19 p.m.

Thread: See details

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>reelkena</b></div><div>oh my god, "the one game so he's good again"

He's bottom 3.

Don't carry on

Wait, who the f is Kevin Woodley? An Edm homer?</div></div>

Since you seem particularly open minded... here's some reading material for you. Woodley is one of -- if not THE -- most respected goalie analysts in the public sphere.

https://muckrack.com/kevin-woodley

Not sure why the first part of his linked articles are movie reviews, possibly different guy. Click to expand and you'll see what he writes about NHL goalies.

And no, not an Edmonton homer. He covers VAN for nhl.com and other outlets.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 24, 2021 at 5:12 p.m.

Thread: Please Ken

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Eberles_Backcheck</b></div><div>25 - 30 quality goalies? And who exactly are those? Can you name your Top 10??
Realistically. I can't see Rask Binnington, Grubauer reaching UFA... They are all on contending teams. They will re sign.
So who are you targetting after that? You're not signing a 38 year old Rinne, Dubnyk isn't coming here.
Your main options are Anderson (do you want do commit long term to a 31 year old Anderson?) Driedger (my preference) Raanta (injury troubles) and Ullmark (I don't mind this) and maybe Mrazek.

Am I missing the other 20 goalies you're thinking of?</div></div>

https://www.capfriendly.com/browse/free-agents/2022/caphit/all/goalies?display=goalie-advanced-stats&hide=skater-stats

Look at the top thirty names, there are probably twenty quality names.

As I said in my post not all will make it to free agency but that's a hell of a year for UFA goalies.

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