The Berge
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- Feb 25, 2018
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Wondering if Kane is refusing LTIR
If Kane refuses LTIR. We can still keep Ceci and not trade for Podz and Emberson. Lavoie can fill that role along with Stecher and J. BrownWondering if Kane is refusing LTIR
Dagger? Lol you're acting like these 2 young guys will make or break our chances of a cup this year. Not even close. Easily replaceable .What time does the dagger go into out hearts? Edmonton time
If we keep Broberg he will amount to nothing, if we let him go, #1 defender. LolWhether they're matched or not, I'm pretty indifferent at this point. I'm just here to watch the meltdown some posters will have.![]()
We just have to wait and see if they actually improve the team with it. The team is worse than it was a week ago and we turned 2 of our more valuable assets into being just under the cap and a 2nd and a 3rd.You want guys who are committed to winning and to the team.
Take the picks and the cap flexibility and use it to actually improve the team instead of overpaying unproven players and handcuffing yourself.
Perhaps making cap space for a trade that is in the works involving the 2nd/3rd round pick?I don't get the Ceci trade at all if you weren't going to match either player. I think walking away is the best move for both players, but you didn't need to trade Ceci in that scenario. Very strange
We just have to wait and see if they actually improve the team with it. The team is worse than it was a week ago and we turned 2 of our more valuable assets into being just under the cap and a 2nd and a 3rd.
It could have been worse but this defence currently is one that will be hard for us to get home ice advantage with.
2 players short we were 300k over the cap. So realistically him or kulak were going to be moved to fit the two players at about $1M. If we didn’t we would have had to put Kane on ltir pre start of the season and not accrue cap then trade one of them anyways when he was back and at that point it would be trade or you can’t ice a cap compliant lineup unless it is really short manned.I don't get the Ceci trade at all if you weren't going to match either player. I think walking away is the best move for both players, but you didn't need to trade Ceci in that scenario. Very strange
I think the downgrade is overstated. Desharnais and Broberg were replacement level players last year on a team that almost won it all.We just have to wait and see if they actually improve the team with it. The team is worse than it was a week ago and we turned 2 of our more valuable assets into being just under the cap and a 2nd and a 3rd.
It could have been worse but this defence currently is one that will be hard for us to get home ice advantage with.
There better be, because we very likely don't get home ice with our current team. I don't like Ceci, but he is better than anybody on our right side other than Bouchard right now. Why downgrade? Makes no sense, unless Kane isn't going on LTIRPerhaps making cap space for a trade that is in the works involving the 2nd/3rd round pick?
I think the downgrade is overstated. Desharnais and Broberg were replacement level players last year on a team that almost won it all.
If they don’t match, the Ceci trade and its timing is puzzling but he was the weak link last year in the top 4.
Holloway to Podklozin and Broberg to Emberson are clear downgrades now and especially long term. Now the Oilers do get nearly $5m in cap space by not matching but the Oilers are clearly a worse team as of today if they don't match these offers.You know, part of me wonders if Podkolzin and Emberson are simply replacements for Holloway and Broberg? Emberson as the Broberg replacement is a better fit positionally at this point for the team as a natural RHD. The kid is supposed to be a defensive stalwart, that can chip in points. Rated #2 Defensive Defenseman overall by the Athletic as of April this year with Drew Doughty taking #1.
Podkolzin is more of a gamble that he will outplay Holloway, but seems to have more skill overall. Confidence seems to be the issue, but the ceiling is supposed to be high. Both players are signed at a million or less. Pod x 2 years and Embers at one year. Everyone knew Ceci had to go, so that was bound to happen I think anyways. Don't match (sucks a bit), but get a 2nd and 3rd back with some young depth and talent that could pay off big.
Plus the cap space...that sweet, sweet cap space that will help with Nurse on the LTIR. Come the deadline, and we have a few picks and SPACE to play with.