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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 24, 2022 at 12:21 p.m.
Thread: Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GeoZei</b></div><div>But then why Bear. He is less proven and shown to be very similar in that his defensive capability is sometimes lacking.</div></div>

I question that as well; although I recognize it's difficult to find a RHD who plays defense first, or a solid two-way game, and is suitable to play third pairing yet capable of stepping up against tougher competition when required. Those who are currently available appear to be either offensive d-men, and/or may be overwhelmed if required to play bigger minutes against tougher competition.

If given the choice between Bear or Barrie, I'd pick Barrie. He is capable of playing a reasonably well rounded game when partnered with a defensive LHD and he remains an elite-level PP contributor. Still, neither is ideal on a roster that includes Justin Schultz.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 21, 2022 at 11:12 a.m.
Thread: Finishing every teams offseason 12-32
Given the salary cap constraints that most teams are dealing with, moving either Foegele or Barrie, or both, will require Ken Holland to take back contracts. The Oilers have a couple veterans who should be able to replace Warren Foegele, if Holloway can't. Moving Barrie will require the acquisition of a veteran RD to stabilize the third pairing with Broberg. So, it would make sense to scenario move Foegele for depth player, either bottom six forward or a RD or LHD with experience playing RD, who can be available to perform spot duty and is suitable to bury in Bakersfield. IMO, the ideal trade involving Barrie would be a veteran, stay at home, RD playing out the final year or two of a contract paying no more than $2M/season.

Of course, Foegele's future may be heavily dependent on what happens with Yamamoto, and Puljujarvi in particular. If the Oilers have to move one of those two, Foegele's ability to play either wing in the bottom nine comes in handy. He's a bit overpaid, but keeping him around would probably make sense.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 19, 2022 at 3:41 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2022 at 10:52 p.m.
Thread: hear me out
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>squashmaple</b></div><div>Keep Foegele in that case. No physical room on the roster for him. Don’t see them moving Peeke, one of the few defensive defensemen on the roster, but maybe as part of a Nyquist/Puljujarvi deal.</div></div>

As I pointed out at the beginning of that scenario, it is the perspective of an Oilers fan. If Edmonton could somehow unload Foegele, there would be space for Holloway and his ELC. That creates plenty of cap space for one of Yamamoto or Puljujarvi. Moving Barrie is not quite as straight forward because the Oilers simply do not have another RD on the NHL roster. They need a less costly player, and preferably one who can steady and support Broberg on the 3rd pairing.

The original post had Muzzin headed to Edmonton. That could work, but it's not ideal. Peeke isn't ideal either, because he has limited NHL experience. Still, he is a stay-at-home type defender who is younger and less expensive.

I'm sure Ken Holland would prefer a more veteran player than Peeke who is more suitable to a depth role than Muzzin. In the meantime, the cap situation is so bad across the league that it's difficult for any GM to find the ideal.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2022 at 9:27 p.m.
Thread: hear me out
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gareg_painter</b></div><div>don’t see how that’s a bad trade they get a hood shut down dman on 3.6 mill and give up nothing</div></div>

It might work, if Tyson Barrie was traded away for draft picks and/or a prospect. Although, if the Oilers did get that kind of return for Barrie, they would be in a pretty strong position to outbid Toronto for Peeke. He's younger, less expensive, and could play bottom pairing with Broberg.

From the perspective of an Oilers fan, Puljujarvi and Foegele, and maybe a draft pick, to Columbus for Peeke and Nyquist works well if Barrie's cap hit is moved out in a separate trade. That gives the Oilers a top-6 forward on an expiring contract, and a young and inexpensive shut-down RD. Columbus gets a bit of extra cap space to sign Laine, and they bring in one of his buddies.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2022 at 12:56 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2022 at 9:00 p.m.