2024-25 Roster Thread #1: The Beginninging

[deadhead]

Standings are unreliable in November. One week ago, we were the 5th worst team in the league; today, we're 14th-worst, on the back of just 3 good games.

Remember Edmonton last season?
In any sport, the first 1/4 of the season is the "shakeout cruise."

A fast start gives you a cushion, but as the Phillies if it guarantees anything.

 

[blackjackmulligan]

Standings are unreliable in November. One week ago, we were the 5th worst team in the league; today, we're 14th-worst, on the back of just 3 good games.

Regardless of what one may think the standings do say otherwise.

I myself do not think this is a good team.

 

[flyersnorth]

Regardless of what one may think the standings do say otherwise.

I myself do not think this is a good team.

They'll probably finish right around where they did last year.

Right now on Tankathon, they would have the #12 (William Moore, C), #16 (Jake O'Brien, C) and #18 (Jackson Smith, LHD) picks.

Kinda wish they could get a top 5 pick either organically or through a trade.

 

[deadhead]

If they have 3 picks in the teens, and 3 more picks between 33-44, they're fine.
Heck, if Edmonton and Colorado squeeze into the POs but get knocked out in the 1st or 2nd rd, that'll be fine too.

Gives you the option to move up and down the draft, trade into 2026 or package players/picks in a trade for a young player.

They don't need to hit on all six picks, end up with 3 solid starters and it's a fine draft.

 

[blackjackmulligan]

They'll probably finish right around where they did last year.

Right now on Tankathon, they would have the #12 (William Moore, C), #16 (Jake O'Brien, C) and #18 (Jackson Smith, LHD) picks.

Kinda wish they could get a top 5 pick either organically or through a trade.

Stuck in neutral as usual. Neutral is being kind. Top 5 picks are not traded.

 

[Rebels57]

Swapping picks with the Oilers from 2024 to 2025 is starting to look like a good gamble. Now of course, now that I say this they are guaranteed to win the Cup.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Don’t do this to @JojoTheWhale

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Don’t do this to @JojoTheWhale

 

[freakydallas13]

And there is zero evidence that Holmgren has had any influence on any decision.
Rumors would have hit the internet by now, as they did a few years ago.

Hilferty has said the fossils are welcome (PR), but he's never said they have an actual role.
For one thing, his only relation to them is as a "fanboi", there is no actual history.

Of course Briere would listen politely, but if you don't have authority, it means nothing.
It's more like smiling at Grandpa when he talks about the days real men played hockey.

You also have no evidence that proves Homer, Clarke, or the other advisers aren't directly involved, so posting to the contrary is just indulging in your own personal fantasy.

 

[blackjackmulligan]

Swapping picks with the Oilers from 2024 to 2025 is starting to look like a good gamble. Now of course, now that I say this they are guaranteed to win the Cup.

It was the smart move as soon as it was made. No downside.