Confirmed with Link: Blues sign 2 Oilers to offer sheets!

[Stelmacki]

I saw this posted on the Oilers subreddit. Any thoughts?

Like I said, their takes have been so entertaining.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

I saw this posted on the Oilers subreddit. Any thoughts?

Been waiting to see the inevitable Parayko to Edmonton post. Oil fans just always end up going there.

 

[Reality Czech]

Been waiting to see the inevitable Parayko to Edmonton post. Oil fans just always end up going there.

Hey, if the Blues could turn a "2D" like Parayko into a "1D" like Broberg then we would be foolish not to do it! Sarcasm for those who didn't read Xerloris's link.

Is it Tuesday yet?

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I saw this posted on the Oilers subreddit. Any thoughts?

Aside from it being terrible idea for Blues, if Oil match they can’t deal Broberg for a full year. So no idea how this clown thinks they are going to trade him for Parayko.

 

[BrokenFace]

Been waiting to see the inevitable Parayko to Edmonton post. Oil fans just always end up going there.

Other fan bases, especially Edmonton's, also think Parayko is a bad contract guy who could use a change of scenery to get back to his effective ways and could be had for a conditional 1st and a B prospect.

 

[TheDizee]

I saw this posted on the Oilers subreddit. Any thoughts?

 

[TheDizee]

Apparently Broberg only asked for 1.8 from the Oilers. No chance they match it now lol.

Payback is a bitch for playing their part in taking prime Pronger from us.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

At worst, Holloway and Toro on the same line would be fun to watch. Speed and physicality.

Torp-Faksa-Holloway would be a load to deal with.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

I saw this posted on the Oilers subreddit. Any thoughts?

Counter: Blues trade Jake Neighbours for Leon Draisaitl. They get a young, promising Alberta boy they covet and it would free up the cap space for them to sign Broberg (who is apparently better than Parayko) and Holloway and extend Bouchard and McDavid.

Equally ridiculous.

 

[Blueswin]

Report: Edmonton Oilers exploring Cody Ceci, Brett Kulak trades to clear cap space for offer sheets | TSN

The Edmonton Oilers are exploring the possibility of moving defencemen Cody Ceci and Brett Kulak to help clear cap space, Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports.

www.tsn.ca

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Blues donated 10k to the Brodziak family after Kyle's brother and nephew were seriously injured by an out-of-control vehicle up in Sherwood Park, AB.

 

[Brian39]

I’ve got to wonder why Edmonton would match on either player. We’re assuming the risk that the player produces at a much higher clip down the line not caring about their current production. They’re trying to squeeze the last little bit out of the McDrai era before their cap hits become immense.

I feel they would be much better suited taking the 2nd and 3rd and trying out some of their other young guys seeing if they spark a bit more production at the ELC status and worry more about keeping their somewhat young core intact.

They can find a productive player on the open market willing to sign at 2.29m, Holloway hasn’t been extremely productive for them. Broberg, same situation at a higher cap hit. It also gives them much more flexibility at the deadline to not have to move Kulak or Ceci. They may not be great, but you know what you’re going to get from them. Nobody has any idea what you’ll get from Holloway and/or Broberg in limited roles, you can’t really expect them to outperform what they did last season if you don’t give them more of a runway.

I like Holloways game. I think he has a really good possibility of being a Barbashev-esque player. I just can’t see the Oilers handcuffing themselves to hope he gets there sooner rather than later.

If they believe that Holloway's playoff performance is an accurate assessment of who he is as a player right now, then I think you can definitely justify $2.29M. If they believe that he can't sustain (and built off) that for the next 2 years and will revert back to the 2023/24 regular season version, then I agree that they could better spend the money.

I think Holloway's playoff performance was worth around $2M and the upside for him to improve over the next 2 years is worth that slight overpay, even for a contender with cap concerns.

 

[shpongle falls]

Apparently Friedman thanks they’re going to match the offer for Holloway. I would think that means they won’t match for Broberg but we’ll see.

 

[Majorityof1]

Apparently Friedman thanks they’re going to match the offer for Holloway. I would think that means they won’t match for Broberg but we’ll see.

He's not going out on too much of a limb. I think them matching Holloway not Broberg is what most people think is the most likely. Broberg is the bigger cap hit and most overpaid.

 

[Stelmacki]

I'm surprised someone can fit so much crap into one paragraph.

My favorite part about his fantasy was how willing the Blues were to help Edmonton get revenge on…. the Blues.

 

[blue zone]

Report: Edmonton Oilers exploring Cody Ceci, Brett Kulak trades to clear cap space for offer sheets | TSN

The Edmonton Oilers are exploring the possibility of moving defencemen Cody Ceci and Brett Kulak to help clear cap space, Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports.

www.tsn.ca

It's possible, but ignores the problem with year two of the contract...the fact that Ceci and Kulaks loss would really hurt the defense of a team in their Cup window and could place Broberg on the right side which is not optimal. Plus, they have neither a 1 or 2 in 2025 at the draft.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Apparently Friedman thanks they’re going to match the offer for Holloway. I would think that means they won’t match for Broberg but we’ll see.

While that wouldn't surprise me, when/where did he say that? I don't see it on Twitter and doesn't seem to be a new pod.

 

[shpongle falls]

While that wouldn't surprise me, when/where did he say that? I don't see it on Twitter and doesn't seem to be a new pod.

Elliotte Friedman reportedly confirms Oilers' decision on Dylan Holloway

The Edmonton Oilers have had two major decisions thrust upon them by the St. Louis Blues, and now they've seemingly already made up their mind on Dylan Holloway.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[stl76]

Elliotte Friedman reportedly confirms Oilers' decision on Dylan Holloway

The Edmonton Oilers have had two major decisions thrust upon them by the St. Louis Blues, and now they've seemingly already made up their mind on Dylan Holloway.

www.yardbarker.com

As far as I can tell the “source” saying Friedman said that is some random f***ing twitter account:

The Oilers have reportedly made a decision on Dylan Holloway per Friedman

A few days ago, the St. Louis Blues shook up the hockey world by making offer sheets to Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway

www.habsfanatics.com

https://x.com/i/web/status/1824225885769306191

The oilers very well may match the OS for Holloway, but this is pretty far from confirmation unless there’s another source of the quote…

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

As far as I can tell the “source” saying Friedman said that is some random f***ing twitter account:

The Oilers have reportedly made a decision on Dylan Holloway per Friedman

A few days ago, the St. Louis Blues shook up the hockey world by making offer sheets to Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway

www.habsfanatics.com

https://x.com/i/web/status/1824225885769306191

The oilers very well may match the OS for Holloway, but this is pretty far from confirmation unless there’s another source of the quote…

Yeah, while I also think they will match Holloway, this feels more like EF speculating (if he actually said it, which is a bit unclear) than reporting. He is plugged in so he's likely correct, but I listened to his pod on this the other day, and he was pretty clear that neither club was speaking to him or other media about these sheets while they are still outstanding.

 

[BadgersandBlues]

I think our "real" target all along has been Broberg. I think we'd like both, but there's a reason we gave Broberg that AAV and not Holloway.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I think our "real" target all along has been Broberg. I think we'd like both, but there's a reason we gave Broberg that AAV and not Holloway.

I agree. I think we do want both players, but Broberg’s AAV tells me he’s the player we prefer if we’re only getting one.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

Report: Edmonton Oilers exploring Cody Ceci, Brett Kulak trades to clear cap space for offer sheets | TSN

The Edmonton Oilers are exploring the possibility of moving defencemen Cody Ceci and Brett Kulak to help clear cap space, Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports.

www.tsn.ca

I think if we’re hearing about this, it’s nit looking promising in the trade market.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

I think our "real" target all along has been Broberg. I think we'd like both, but there's a reason we gave Broberg that AAV and not Holloway.

I remember the last two team deal where this forum went back and forth for a long time whether Steen or Colaiacovo was the real target of that trade. Later it was Shattenkirk or Stewart.

I really appreciate Doug making this part of the offseason so exciting.

 

[mk80]

I won't be surprised to see the Oilers match Holloway. But I also don't see that statement from Friedman as surefire at the moment given it's only reporting is through some twitter accounts not connected to him or other insiders, and a Habs blog site.