GDT: 2018 NHL Entry Draft | TRADE: [EDM/MTL] Hayden Hawkey acquired in exchange for EDM 5th '19

[Soli]

We've closed the Draft thread and the R&P thread. They'll re-open after the conclusion of the entry draft on Saturday.

Let's get started:

The Oilers are currently slated to pick from positions: 10th, 40th, 71st, Al Montoya, 133rd, 164th, and 195th.

The public opinion poll I conducted earlier this week is now closed and the results can be seen in the header and the thread is here: https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/hypothetically-who-would-you-draft.2504187/

On the rumors front...



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[Johnny McBravo]

Give me Boqvist.

 

[Seachd]

Wow, a lot of you are really overvaluing Parayko.
He's basically similar to Jeff Petry.​

Unsubscribe.​

 

[syz]

Seems like it could be a busy day around the league with plenty of potential for things to go poorly for the Oilers.

 

[suddeninterest]

I think the Boqvist to Karlsson comparisons need to tone down. I mean I guess that’s somewhere in the realm of possibility but imo it’s not a good one. If people think that drafting Boqvist is a guaranteed Karlsson or Karlsson lite in a few years, I think you’re setting yourself up for a big disappointment. The stars would have to perfectly align for that to happen.

I think it’s much more likely Boqvist becomes a puck moving middle pairing D who can be great on the pp but can’t really be trusted with the big defensive assignments. The potential for a top pair/#1D is there in terms of skill but I doubt he hits it. If this were the video game I’d consider him an ‘Elite-Low’ or something like that.

 

[Kagomeboy]

Seems like it could be a busy day around the league with plenty of potential for things to go poorly for the Oilers.

I see nothing will bappen to the Oilers.

 

[Seachd]

As for the draft, to me it's wide open. Smith at 10? I wouldn't be shocked if he's not even available at 10... or falls to 15. Boqvist, Wahlstrom, Bouchard, Dobson, Hughes... all good choices.

Trading down? Pretty leery of it, but I guess it depends how the top 9 shakes down.

Trading away outright? Really not a fan of this option, although if it truly makes the team better, I guess I could live with it. I already don't like the fact that the Oilers only have six picks in this draft.

 

[Soul8]

sO THAT IS sTauffer and Freidman both talking about Parayko in the last 2 days.

 

[belair]

Eklund seems to think it's us setting the market for 65.

I'd wager Chiarelli and Dorion haven't even spoken.

 

[Faelko]

Lots of rumours floating around which is the normal for draft week, let's see if there's lots of action this time around.

Thanks for the new thread Soli!

 

[Skolman]

I can feel it, something big is going to happen. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing. I'm excited though

 

[McDrai]

Targets tomorrow should be: Boqvist, Parayko, Karlsson. If we don't land one of these players I will be disappointed.

 

[Skolman]

Targets tomorrow should be: Boqvist, Parayko, Karlsson. If we don't land one of these players I will be disappointed.

Lol oh boy

 

[Del Preston]

The Oilers have $11,928,834 in cap space once Montoya's contract is subtracted (all but $37,500 can be buried), with Nurse and Strome to re-sign.

 

[Johnny McBravo]

I think the Boqvist to Karlsson comparisons need to tone down. I mean I guess that’s somewhere in the realm of possibility but imo it’s not a good one. If people think that drafting Boqvist is a guaranteed Karlsson or Karlsson lite in a few years, I think you’re setting yourself up for a big disappointment. The stars would have to perfectly align for that to happen.

I think it’s much more likely Boqvist becomes a puck moving middle pairing D who can be great on the pp but can’t really be trusted with the big defensive assignments. The potential for a top pair/#1D is there in terms of skill but I doubt he hits it. If this were the video game I’d consider him an ‘Elite-Low’ or something like that.

I still take that over Ty Smith everyday of the week.

 

[ujju2]

Targets tomorrow should be: Boqvist, Parayko, Karlsson. If we don't land one of these players I will be disappointed.

Even if someone like Zadina or Wahlstrom somehow falls to us?

 

[Faelko]

Eklund seems to think it's us setting the market for 65.

I'd wager Chiarelli and Dorion haven't even spoken.

He also said Oilers and Flyers were talking earlier. Simmonds not involved. I know Eklund is a hack but he sometimes seems to be dialed in to the Flyers.

 

[McDrai]

Even if someone like Zadina or Wahlstrom somehow falls to us?

I don't see those players falling to us but would be stoked if that happened

 

[DrDrai]

Tomorrow after the draft:

Hockey Pundit #1-" Wow there sure was a lot of buzz out there, but no one could pull the trigger it seems"

Hockey Pundit #2- "I'm hearing these conversations will continue into the free agency period and something could still shake loose"

 

[Aerchon]

Be sweet if we could get Hamilton out of Calgary for Klefbom and the 10th.

Or Parayko.

Or Trouba.

Dumba? Maybe, not sold on him as much.

Ristolainen, but would want thier second in return as well.

Clear out dead weight cap space and sign Carlson would be great.

Nurse for Trouba straight up would work although I would much prefer to keep Nurse over Klefbom.

Not interested in Karlsson because the cost to get him would be too high.

Am I forgetting and good right shooting defenseman that might be available?

 

[Seachd]

He also said Oilers and Flyers were talking earlier. Simmonds not involved. I know Eklund is a hack but he sometimes seems to be dialed in to the Flyers.

Dude's been a laughingstock for like 12 years and still going with it. He sucks, but credit for sticking to his guns, no matter how hilarious they are.

 

[mouz135]

Targets tomorrow should be: Boqvist, Parayko, Karlsson. If we don't land one of these players I will be disappointed.

Better stock up on that alcohol then. You’ll need it after tomorrow’s disappointment.

 

[Johnny McBravo]

Be sweet if we could get Hamilton out of Calgary for Klefbom and the 10th.

Or Parayko.

Or Trouba.

Dumba? Maybe, not sold on him as much.

Ristolainen, but would want thier second in return as well.

Clear out dead weight cap space and sign Carlson would be great.

Nurse for Trouba straight up would work although I would much prefer to keep Nurse over Klefbom.

Not interested in Karlsson because the cost to get him would be too high.

Am I forgetting and good right shooting defenseman that might be available?

Tyson Barrie and Justin Faulk

 

[McDrai]

Better stock up on that alcohol then. You’ll need it after tomorrow’s disappointment.

Already stocked up! Boqvist is semi-realistic...the other 2 are kind of pipedreams, but one can dream lol

 

[syz]

Are we at least going to dodge the Ristolainen bullet? Haven't heard any of the talking heads mention his name lately.