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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 10:59 a.m.

Thread: Washing in the Desert

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BackstromIsTheGoat</b></div><div>Caps accept, but i don't think Patches does. Apparently he wants to stay in the east</div></div>

Fair enough - I guess if it's down to the wire and nobody wants him in the East, maybe he'd take it for a cup run. But I'm sure a team in the east will go for him, and likely for less than this since he's dictating.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 4 at 8:01 p.m.

Thread: oilers deadline

Yeah no point in dumping Brown for any value, the delayed bonus stays with the Oilers no matter what. Only way they can get out of some next year is with extra cap space this year (unlikely if Holland wants to go full power for a run, as he should). He either plays or can be waived, no reason doing much else.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 27 at 1:54 p.m.

Thread: Free Up Cap and Upgrade

Lindgren and Dowd are both fantastic targets for team needs - I think a very worthy combo to spend a 1st and other pieces on.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 8 at 5:48 p.m.

Thread: Would this be fair value

Why do you think the Oilers are aching to get rid of Ceci? At 3.25 mil, he's fine value for what he should be (a 4D). I'm sure the Oil might like to improve at RD in another Ekholm style deal where Ceci is the Barrie going out, and if they do he's probably going out with a 1st and assets just due to cap balance and since Bouch and Desharnais would be the other two RD still. But in no world would the Oilers be using an asset like Holloway to dump him.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 4 at 6:07 p.m.

Thread: No More than 5 mil per

Verhaeghe?

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 29 at 12:44 p.m.

Thread: Flyers

If Philly is in the playoff hunt I can't see this being a great trade (better cheaper goalies than Campbell available, Broberg looks great but still unproven at NHL level in terms of helping for playoffs).

I'd have to think Oilers do this - vet 3C really helps, and Seeler is a great 7D for a run. Solving those pieces while getting rid of Campbell for only a late 1st and a great but unproven prospect would be maybe a bit too good to be true.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 27 at 11:08 p.m.

Thread: If NJ out does it make sense

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JuanDamienNebraska</b></div><div>Toffoli is the better pure scorer, but he lacks a lot of the intangibles that Foegele brings, that are very valuable come playoff time. Moving a 1st for a slight upgrade in scoring and a downgrade in energy, physicality, and chemistry just doesn’t seem worth it if you ask me. That pick can be better used to upgrade on Ceci.</div></div>

Fair enough! That does make sense. I'm just scratching my head seeing where the achievable sure upgrade on Ceci is (cap permitting), other than maybe Tanev from Cgy?

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 23 at 11:25 a.m.

Thread: Every Teams Worst Contract

I'd say Schmidt is worse than Niederreiter in WPG. But yeah they don't have a total standout terrible contract!

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 18 at 1:59 p.m.

Thread: Broberg question mark

Very unclear what intentions might be for him. He's playing extremely well in the AHL. Smart management would keep him as 7D for a run and injury replacement, trade Kulak this offseason, start him on 3rd pair full time next season on his qualifying contract number (he'll have little leverage to sign anything else, especially if being offered a full time slot to win finally). Whatever trade interest there was from his agent fully died down quick, haven't heard a peep on that for a while.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 25, 2023 at 1:33 a.m.

Thread: Pick one

NJ is the top - all well worth their current cap hits, and likely to become even more value deals being so young with their primes ahead.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 2, 2023 at 11:42 a.m.

Thread: Stastny 4C

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oiler_fan88</b></div><div>Yeah I didn't notice till I posted it my bad</div></div>

All good haha. I feel the Byram contract could make sense to both sides. Worried other than that example, he might wait out the summer and allow the offer sheets to flow. As rare as they are, he sure is a prime candidate.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 2, 2023 at 11:39 a.m.

Thread: Stastny 4C

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oiler_fan88</b></div><div>If it's nearly 4m for bouch it has to be 2 years</div></div>

That's why I made it 2 years 👍

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.

Thread: every bad contract

I don't think Kane's will be bad overall, last year was a tough one with the freak wrist injury. Even with that, his regular season saw a 30 goal pace, fine value at just over 5 million.

But Nurse and Campbell could be on here from the Oil.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 28, 2022 at 10:47 a.m.

Thread: new oil lines

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Babatunde</b></div><div>What a weak bottom 6</div></div>

Yes, when 1/3 of your top 9 forwards are injured, things tend to get depleted.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2022 at 11:34 a.m.

Thread: Comply

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>oliver_wahlstrom</b></div><div>21 man roster... not happening</div></div>

"Holland told TSN Radio 1260 on Thursday that the Oilers will most likely start the season with 21-22 players on their active roster next season.": https://www.tsn.ca/ken-holland-edmonton-oilers-off-season-1.1832850. Holland has said it a few times. So it's a thing.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 2, 2022 at 6:32 p.m.

Thread: Zohorna waivers for 4th line size

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dickie_boon</b></div><div>bro just got signed</div></div>

I mean a lot of players who get signed to lower contracts don't make their team...it's a cap crunch, one of him or Ryan has to be waived if no trade. No way around it.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 2, 2022 at 5:32 p.m.

Thread: Zohorna waivers for 4th line size

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>coga16</b></div><div>considering the same media guys in Edmonton have been tweeting positive about Virtanen, when they start carrying water you. know something is up</div></div>

There is just so little room on the roster. If Virtanen is signed and Benson waived, the org is so out to lunch. Virtanen has shown no interesting element at all.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 2, 2022 at 5:29 p.m.

Thread: Zohorna waivers for 4th line size

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>coga16</b></div><div>considering virtanen and Demers are still on their PTOs after a big round of cuts for the Oilers....going to assume they plan on signing both of them</div></div>

You might be right. I'll hate it though lol.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 2, 2022 at 4:35 p.m.

Thread: Zohorna waivers for 4th line size

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Scooter81</b></div><div>Still won’t make the roster.</div></div>

We need a cheap (at or near 750k)player to have a 21 man roster. I like Benson a lot, but Zohorna might bring a more interesting skillset on that line. Janmark or Ryan simply has to be waived unless there is a trade, at this point I'd rather waive Janmark.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 2, 2022 at 12:17 p.m.

Thread: Lines based on pre season so far

Can afford to keep Benson up with this roster too, which I'd do, cheap and a playing a good role as 4th line pest with some skill. In the preseason he's been better than Janmark and Ryan so far. I'd also waive Janmark at the moment over Ryan, Ryan brings better PK and faceoff ability. Definitely like the idea of 11-7 many nights, that 3rd line should play way more minutes than the average 3rd line in the league, and we know Drai and McD already flourish playing a lot of minutes.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21, 2022 at 10:36 p.m.

Thread: What Holland probably does

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I personally think I would put Holloway on the LW with draisatl, Mcleod centering the third line and nuge on his lw</div></div>

Great option too if Holloway can show some chemistry with Drai. Lots of good combos with this bunch I think.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 4, 2022 at 10:06 a.m.

Thread: Moving foegele isnt enough

Might be able to squeeze McLeod a bit more, he has no arb rights. Also can put Shore in A and replace with 750k for 100k, or waive Ryan down and save several 100k. Also don't need a 23 man roster, 22 is fine until an injury hits.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 3, 2022 at 9:02 p.m.

Thread: Finalizing

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BouchBomb</b></div><div>kessel is not good anymore rodrigues, raffle or larrsson would be a better options, we need better defense 5x5 not more goals from our bottom 6 and broberg is 100% play 3LD next year, no way woody sits him in the presser</div></div>

I think there would be a lot of 11 and 7 with this lineup, I agree Broberg will get in most of the time - but wouldn't be surprised if a vet comes to camp and starts in that spot, making Broberg win it throughout the season.

Also I agree Rodrigues or Larsson would be better - I think they get more (can't afford more here) - for some reason I feel Kessel might take a bargain price to go to a team that is close (a lot of chatter out there connecting him to Edm - would have to be for a bargain like Perry has been elsewhere), and Kenney might look for that. But yes if I had my choice at 1.25 mil, Larsson would be it!, maybe he comes for that.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 3, 2022 at 8:59 p.m.

Thread: Use the remaining space on Pool Party

Wouldn't be totally shocked if Holland still thought trading Pulju was a good idea, but trading a player who could break out to your division rival is something even ol' Kenny is very unlikely to do.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 3, 2022 at 8:57 p.m.

Thread: Change happening

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jetman</b></div><div>And no spare D??</div></div>

If you actually go into the Oilers cap to build a team, you will see with Foegele traded, they can easily run a 22 man roster at the cost left to sign McLeod and a few spare parts. That's probably the workable plan.

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