Value of: Best Goalie Available - EDM

[TFHockey]

The Oilers need a legit starter in net. Who is the closest to that and might be available?

Let's just save ourselves some time and skip the Cary Price talk.

The only stipulation is that Holland stated not too long ago he wouldn't give up a 1st or a top prospect for a rental. If you're suggesting a rental goaltender, keep that in mind.

Aaaaaaaad GO!

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[Mrfenn92]

Fleury!

 

[tkb81]

Fleury!

that will cost a first ... not many proven playoff performers available for rent

 

[TFHockey]

Fleury!

Rental, and Fleury has a 10 team no trade clause. That might nix the deal. If he costs a 1st I don't know that Holland would do it.

 

[JackieDaytona]

Anton forsberg.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Rental, and Fleury has a 10 team no trade clause. That might nix the deal. If he costs a 1st I don't know that Holland would do it.

As a hawks fan I would love a first but I don’t think he gets that

 

[TFHockey]

As a hawks fan I would love a first but I don’t think he gets that

If the Hawks retained 50% and would take a 2nd I'd make that deal. Oilers cap constraints require some kind of retention in Fleury's case unfortunately.

Edit: He does have a M-NTC as mentioned earlier so the point may be moot.

 

[Gecklund]

Reimer for a 1st+Koskinen

 

[Baksfamous112]

I’ve said it before but what makes the most sense to me is acquiring Varlamov from NYI. He would be rather cheap (not cost a first), is signed for another year and can shut the door when needed

 

[Baksfamous112]

Or you can just fire the coach thinking he was the issue here

 

[Hanover Fist]

Hey call Philly. You could probably get Fletcher to give you something for Martin Jones.

 

[TFHockey]

Reimer for a 1st+Koskinen

Hard to make a trade with a divisional rival but this is something Holland has to consider IMHO.

 

[mouz135]

6+ years into McDavid’s career and the oilers still don’t want to trade away precious picks for proven talent? The situation is getting dangerous to the point where he and Drai are close to asking out. All assets should be on the table to build a winner, picks and prospects

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Anthony Stolarz. Oilers fans may not remember him overly fondly but he's come into his own in the Ducks org the past three seasons. He isn't going to unseat Gibson but could be a late blooming starter elsewhere. One year left at 950k

 

[Mrfenn92]

If the Hawks retained 50% and would take a 2nd I'd make that deal. Oilers cap constraints require some kind of retention in Fleury's case unfortunately.

Edit: He does have a M-NTC as mentioned earlier so the point may be moot.

Agreed

 

[TFHockey]

Or you can just fire the coach thinking he was the issue here

Done! Tippett fired!

 

[BatVader]

Pay the price for Fleury
Maybe a Fleury+Murphy for 1st+Barrie+ kind of deal

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

I hope you get 3 NHL defenseman added with that goalie you pick up. That blue line is an embarrassment except for Nurse. Swapping Larrson for Keith was definitely a checkers level move.

 

[TFHockey]

I hope you get 3 NHL defenseman added with that goalie you pick up. That blue line is an embarrassment except for Nurse. Swapping Larrson for Keith was definitely a checkers level move.

Fair is fair, Larsson wanted to move on. Holland didn't want him to go. Big loss for the blue line.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

Mrazek from the leafs would be a very solid addition. He has had injury issues this year but has been solid especially in his last few games. Mrazek for smith and a 3rd.

 

[ElPrimeTime]

Mrazek from the leafs would be a very solid addition. He has had injury issues this year but has been solid especially in his last few games. Mrazek for smith and a 3rd.

Mrazek, similar to Smith, is always hurt. We'd be trading a third and still be running with Koski and Skinner for probably most of the year.

 

[TFHockey]

Anton forsberg.

Anton Forsberg is someone who can be a starter? That's news to me. He was a waiver wire claim a few times now, including to and from Edmonton.

 

[King Karl]

Anton Forsberg is someone who can be a starter? That's news to me. He was a waiver wire claim a few times now, including to and from Edmonton.

He's actually been pretty good this year. I don't think he's solution to your problems, but it could be a potentially low cost gamble if he stays in form. Very solid backup regardless. I think Gustavsson is no longer waiver exempt next year, so something is going to have to shift in the Ottawa crease, and I don't think it'll be Murray.

 

[Mike Jones]

Sorry but it's too late to trade for a goalie this season. The Oilers are 5 points out of a playoff spot right now. They're just this side of being sellers at the trade deadline.

They should just keep their picks and try to figure something out in the offseason.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Sorry but it's too late to trade for a goalie this season. The Oilers are 5 points out of a playoff spot right now. They're just this side of being sellers at the trade deadline.

They should just keep their picks and try to figure something out in the offseason.

5 points with 30 games left, many against the teams they're trailing is insurmountable?

As for this topic, I think Woodcroft is going to ride Skinner until the TDL. He was his guy in Bakersfield and the Oil view him as their goalie of the future. Thus I can see the Oil only being interested in established names

Fleury @50%
Varlamov
Holtby
... Maybe Halak

... are the only options I see generating any interest for the Oil. Otherwise they're just making a lateral move.