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Forum: Armchair-GM15 hours ago
Thread: Realistic
I think you need to have at least one extra skater (always better for a 13th forward AND a 7th dman), but I'll start with this:

Even in the above, you're short by a million in cap space (for a less than 1mil 19th skater)
Then Stamkos is probably 5.5, but even 6.5mil is extremely reasonable and an underpayment

So ultimately you're short about 2mil, so someone making 3mil probably needs to go (Jeannot for example makes 2.665mil, so even a replacement for him probably puts you over the cap).

Add in the disappointing finish the last 2 yrs, so wheres the improvement?

And Add that the team is getting paper thin, I'm not sold on the quality of Perbix, Raddysh, Chaffee, Glendening, Eyssimont, Duhaime: IMO theyre roster filler, 12th-14th forwards, 6th-7th dmen

Eight guys making 6mil or more works for a contender if you have a lot of ELC or cheap youngsters , TB doesn;t. I think one of the guys making 6mil or more has to go.
Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 1:18 p.m.
Thread: Sink or Swim
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>fredmo</b></div><div>I understand your thinkhing, however, the first line of RNH-97-Hyman is elite and the top pairing of Eki-Bouch is one of the best in the NHL. You don't just give that up.
I am with you on Ceci not being a pure cap dump. Seeing the alternatives and their potential AAv, I am reaching the point of thinking that keeping Ceci is a valid option. Same goes for Kulak.
I don't think that Lavoie will pay out and instead of Rodrigue I'd prefer a veteran backup goalie. Pickard-Skinner seem to work just fine.
McLeod should be turned into an two-way winger, I am with you on that. Who knows maybe Holloway can take a swing at being 3rd line C. But currently he is a good, fast winger.
That's also why I don't like Bert too much, because Kane should bring what Bertuzzi brings and the Oil is missing a definitive 3LC.</div></div>

I would definitely be going back to RNH-MCDAVID-HYMAN post TDL. This is opening night... they need to see what these prospects have b4 letting them hit the waiver wire, especially Rodrigue. He's been developing on a very similar level as Skinner. Hoping EDM wins a cup I assume Skinner would be leaned on as the veteran and no doubt #1, I believe that would make Rodrigue worth exploring. There are teams out there who would be willing to take a shot on him and claim.
I agree that Lavoie doesn't look promising yet but again worth testing the waters on an opening night roster with veteran players. Again, this is about creating opportunities for prospects to showcase whether or not they belong. If they struggle then waive them, trade them, etc. Best case they excel and the Oilers end up with bargain contracts they need for 29/97/2 extensions.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 10:25 a.m.
Thread: Hopeful Realistic Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>fredmo</b></div><div>I don't think that bringing the current RFAs and UFAs of EDM back will be this cheap. I estimate that it will cost around 20% more which leave approx. $1mn less for the RHD 2nd pair.

Additionally, I don't think that the Oilers will start with a 22 men roster. With a 20 men roster the 2nd line RHD could get $1.5mn more.

Henrique had a 50+P season and will be looking to get a contract around 5mn aav. I don't think he will settle for that much less.</div></div>

I imagine Debrusk likely gets more, if he signs a home town discount that looks like this I'd be happy but he's probably closer to 4.75M.

We may go back to 20 man but for the sake of this ACGM I put 22, I think (as we did this year) we will likely run a 21 man roster again.

Depends on what he's looking for, if its a short term deal on a non-contender with the hopes of a TDL trade (50% retained) he could get north of 4.5M.
If he wants to be on a contender at signing he's going to have to take a pay cut at this point in his career, I could make room for him at 3.5M by removing Kemp from the scratches though.