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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 21 at 5:47

Thread: Next year concept

I don't see why Nashville does that trade. Klef could easily retire and they could probably get better assets for Ekholm (he's a great target for us though). Just don't think Klefbom is the right trade piece

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 21 at 5:38

Thread: The missing piece

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lenny7</b></div><div>“Hey, we want one of, if not the best goalies in the game, but yeah, we’re not willing to put our top prospect in it. Also, take James Neal and Koskinen, both of whom are brutal. Thanks!”</div></div>

Kosk is an average goalie in this league - wouldn’t say brutal nor would I say he’s Gibson. Henrique and Neal both just cleared waivers LOL. Henrique actually has an extra year left on that contract. It’s not like I didn’t add anything of value (Benson, Samorukov, and 1st rounder)

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 21 at 5:35

Thread: The missing piece

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>oilersfan150</b></div><div>Ducks wouldn't take that.</div></div>

I saw KH ship Lucic out of here for a 19 goal scorer before, so I’m sure he can do anything 😜

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 21 at 5:33

Thread: The missing piece

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>Gibson = Yamamoto/Holloway/Lavoie; Bear or Bouchard; Koskinen; 2021 first</div></div>

If it was Lavoie, Bear, Koskinen and the 1st rounder I’d still do it LOL.

Neal for Henrique would just be a sweetener at that point.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 21 at 5:32

Thread: The missing piece

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brad21</b></div><div>You guys are pretty far from the cup imo.</div></div>

Honestly if we can get a goalie that can steal us games, and maybe 1 more Top 4 Defenceman (if Klefbom was healthy we wouldn’t need one), I actually think this is a cup contending teams.

Unlike other years, we’re winning games without production from McDavid and Draisaitl. Our D is finally adding some offence and limiting chances. If we can get a top 10 goalie, I’m sure we can contend with anybody the way we’re playing this year

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 21 at 5:28

Thread: Talk to me about Henrique

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HadesOfSoCal</b></div><div>Henrique still has value. It’s just his contract. It would cost someone like Kassian and a late pick</div></div>

If he has value why isn’t he playing? Sounds to me like a player who’s not playing up to his contract. I’m sure the Ducks are sitting him cus of performance

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 7 at 11:18

Thread: Get me a goalie Ken

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NYR1983</b></div><div>The thing is, If they can Upgrade Koskinen 3 weeks from now they will end up with more wins by the end of the season. waiting till deadline does nothing. 14-21 days is actually nothing wen it comes to being better afterwards... there would still be 2/3 of the season left to play catch up.</div></div>

Don’t forget to mention Korpisalo is also only 27 yrs old. So 8 games is huge this season, however so are the remaining 40 games. I’d also like to point out that while it may be 8 games, we’re not giving up a goalie that would be playing right now anyways. Good for this season, good for future seasons

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 15, 2020 at 10:06

Thread: Would Tampa consider this

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Riley816</b></div><div>If Bear signs 2x1.5 that's a good point for Cernak. Cirelli?? Not sure.

It's then following season that is the problem for TB. Klefboom makes about the same as Sergachev would. Leaves them in a similar spot with Klefboom instead of Sergachev...</div></div>

I think the trade makes sense and they'd have enough to sign Cirelli to 2.5 - 3M and Cernak to 2M based off my ACGM on the Lighting. They'd still need to trade Coburn, then maybe bring back a vet at 900K and Cal Foote or someone at 900K.

No matter how you slice it, the Lightning will need to trade good players because of the cap. I think if they do this, they'll atleast have a good defenceman and will buy them time until next year.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 15, 2020 at 9:41

Thread: Laine to EDM

Nuge is staying with the Oil forever. We love him here! Any line he's on becomes our first line

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 15, 2020 at 9:39

Thread: Would Tampa consider this

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Riley816</b></div><div>TB would save 2.85 mil this with Klefboom on LTIR all year long. Not enough to sign Cirelli and Cernak.

Every team is above the cap floor. What is Edm giving them to have room to sign Sergachev????</div></div>

How much do you think Cirelli and Cernak are going to make this year?

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 15, 2020 at 9:22

Thread: Would Tampa consider this

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Borocop</b></div><div>i dont think that anyones really interested in dealing for klefbom rn</div></div>

It's not a move for right now anyways. I don't think TBL can afford to keep both Cirelli and Sergachev so might as well get a good player back for one of them. Klefbom will be on LTIR for most of this season which buys them time. And when he comes back, they'll have another good defenceman signed to a reasonable contract

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 6:18

Thread: Perfect fit for McDavid and Puljujarvi

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xqb15a</b></div><div>It will be interesting to see how EDM deploys Barrie. He ought to be on the ice when McDavid or Draisitl are on the ice and don’t force him to play a hard d role.</div></div>

Personally, I like him with Russell but that means they'd be third pair to star. I don't like Russell with Larsson since both aren't the best passer.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 5:54

Thread: Last Adds

I like trading Chiasson for picks (since we don't have 7 picks for 2021) and then signing Erik Haula for around 3M. I also like what you've done here.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 5:47

Thread: Post expansion draft

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bluetomorrow83</b></div><div>Very unlikely Holland could trade a dman to NDJ for something as they have like 2 dman worth protecting. Haula seems like UFA signing which wouldn't need protecting either.

F: McD, Drai, Nuge, Yamo, JP, Benson, Turris
D: Nurse, Jones, Bear
G: Koskinen

Trade Klefbom for couple picks/exempt players.

Hope that Seattle takes Neal/Kassian to free up cap space for better Top 6 forward then Haula.</div></div>

Trading a D man works too! Never thought of it that way. *** Haula is/was a signing the Oilers make this season (2020). If you look at my other ACGMs, you'll see I always trade Chiasson for picks and sign Haula therefore him needing to be protected at the expansion draft.

I could then see Turris, Kassian, and Neal being exposed but not necessarily taken. They'll probably just take some player in our organization and avoid the older guys. Turris may be the only one and even then, they might still skip him.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 5:44

Thread: Perfect fit for McDavid and Puljujarvi

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Copenhagen</b></div><div>One of the best D cores in the league?????? I love the oilers but you are not even top 20 D cores in the league with that lineup</div></div>

Take out Russell and replace him with Klefbom, and you think we're not even Top 20????? Klefbom, Nurse, Bear, and Barrie are all solid top 4 defencemen. Larsson can be a #4 on a SC winning team. Jones is a good #6 that skates and passes well.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 5:24

Thread: Perfect fit for McDavid and Puljujarvi

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MTLaveragefan</b></div><div>Every time I see a trade involving the habs and EDM I get excited... then I get greated by a standard "send the french sounding name to MTL... we don't want chiasson..nor do we have a need for him.</div></div>

Haha sorry about that. Its not necessarily Montreal, but I guess a team who needs a bigger body in the bottom 6 that can put up goals and play in the PP. Also a team that wants some vet and Stanley Cup experience in the bottom 6. He's on a 1 year contract as well so it should be easier to move now or at the deadline.

I just trade him out because we need to get faster and we want to find someone who can play with McDavid.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 1:47

Thread: BARRIE TO EDMONTON

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Timmah007</b></div><div>Why does bouch need more time? I think when your named an ahl all star that kinda earns a legit opportunity. Don’t give Bouchard the experience this year then have him and broberg coming in at the same time. Hardly think we are 2+ years from broberg cracking the line up.</div></div>

Because we have Jones/Bear who are just starting their careers and we can't afford to add another 2 young guys and not know what to do. Adding Barrie at least offsets Klefbom's minutes. Bouchard still needs to learn to play defence at the pro level and the NHL is not a developmental league.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 1:20

Thread: BARRIE TO EDMONTON

Buys Bouchard some time. I love this deal for 1 year and he'd be playing third line minutes on 5 on 5 for us.

Nurse - Bear
Jones - Larsson
Russell - Barrie

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 12:51

Thread: CHI at the moment

This team would be so good if they just had a goalie who can give them average performances.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10, 2020 at 12:32

Thread: Playoff Team

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brad21</b></div><div>The Oilers can't make the playoffs, their too top heavy.Trade Draisaitl if ya wanna make the playoffs.</div></div>

This team was 4th or 5th in the west during the pause. Had they not ran into a hot Chicago team, they were a playoff team. Fleury is an upgrade on Mike Smith, yes losing Klefbom sucks, Haula was an upgrade on what AA brought to this team, Turris and Sheahan are kind of a wash but even this team skates better than last year's Oilers.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr 30, 2020 at 12:42

Thread: 1 compliance buyout - flat cap - worst case

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>Lol. He was well below average this year. He got lots of wins because of run support, not due to great goaltending. Among the 45 goalies to play in at least 30 games, Smith's save percentage ranked 36th. His .902 was well below average for an NHL goalie and he was wildly inconsistent.

He's 38 years old and trending downward, this is not a good signing at all.</div></div>

Fair points. Any suggestions on who can replace him adequately for less than 3M?

Smith’s value is also in his puck moving on ES and PK and the guys have outright said that that makes their lives easier. So again, let him walk, and I think you’re creating a massive hole on the ice and in the locker room. It’s well documented he’s valued in that room as a leader as well. If he walks, I could see it having a bigger effect on the locker room than when they let Matt Hendricks go.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr 29, 2020 at 11:16

Thread: Alleged New Playoff Format

imo, they should take 10 teams from each conference, the top 4 for each conference automatically a lock, everyone else plays in. Some teams only have like 10 games left anyways/

Forum: Armchair-GMApr 29, 2020 at 11:10

Thread: 1 compliance buyout - flat cap - worst case

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>Yup. With the exception of the Mike Smith contract.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorMcHellebucyk</b></div><div>Pretty realistic</div></div>

Mike Smith might be 500K too rich. But with the year he was having, there's no way you're getting him for 2.5M. I'd like the base to be 2.5M with another bonus laden contract but I think he's got a little bit more leverage than the Oilers do. There's no good goaltender in UFA who can be had at >4M and we don't have any coming up so yea, with the year he was having and with other goalies, I think he's got some muscle to flex.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 28, 2020 at 8:24

Thread: Pre-draft 2020 Meier Gaudreau would ya

If I'm San Jose, I'd say no. Gaudreau is a non-factor if he's not putting up points, and hes a soft perimeter player. At least Meier can play physical when he wants to.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 24, 2020 at 5:20

Thread: Lines when everyones healthy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorMcHellebucyk</b></div><div>Can’t wait!</div></div>

So many options! Finally, we’re having a semblance of actual Top 6 and Bottom 6 forwards, a capable 3rd line, and depth on defence.

As long as our goaltending plays well, I think we’re a top 4 team coming out the west this year with STL, COL, and VGK

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