Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] Oilers re-sign Tyson Barrie (3 years, $4.5M AAV)

[VancouverJagger]

Thank God - probably improves our chances of re-signing Hamonic and hopefully drives a suitor out of the mix.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

Oilers would be mentally ill to trade either Bear or Bouchard since they're the cost controlled assets. Unfortunately the general manager is Mr "you can't squeeze people in this league".

 

[jcs0218]

Every time I see Tyson Barrie's name, I laugh. Because I am reminded of Summer 2019, when the Kadri-for-Barrie deal was made.

And some Toronto homers on social media were comparing it to the DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard trade, and were saying that the Maple Leafs were destined to win the Stanley Cup.

 

[sandybridge]

EDM defense...is it playoffs caliber ?

Nurse-Barrie
Keith-Bear
Russell-Bouchard

Whatever it is, can't be worse than the D during McDavid first year.

 

[Sempiternal]

He looked great last season and at times in the playoffs. He had one down year in Toronto and has been trolled for it.

Hope they get the deal done and it's around 5M.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Oh god no...

What do you mean oh my god no?! As a Sharks fan Im like oh my god yesssssss!!!!

 

[The Nuge]

He looked great last season and at times in the playoffs. He had one down year in Toronto and has been trolled for it.

Hope they get the deal done and it's around 5M.

Even then, it was only like half a season under Babcock. I love it though. His BS reputation seems to be keeping the price down for us. The leading scorer amongst dmen last year, and we’re getting him for less than guys like Schmidt and Myers? Hell yeah! Sign me up

 

[Bank Shot]

So after signing Hyman, Barrie and trading for Keith, the Oilers dont really have much cap space left. Man what a bad offseason for them

Meanwhile, Canucks fan think Barrie junior walks on water. lol

 

[OilersCoffeeArtBeer]

Oilers would be mentally ill to trade either Bear or Bouchard since they're the cost controlled assets. Unfortunately the general manager is Mr "you can't squeeze people in this league".

If the value returning is good, whatever.

 

[CupofOil]

What's with all the moronic comments?

I'm not a big fan of the Barrie signing because of the makeup of the Oilers defense but he's a good player, a flawed player but a good player nonetheless. The comments in this thread about how bad this is are idiotic quite frankly.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Team that has finished 2nd place in their division for the regular season for both of the last two seasons is "in the basement" now?

Basement ? Huh. They haven't been in one in the past 3 years ...

Trash team because they haven't won a cup yet....or something

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

If the value returning is good, whatever.

Taylor Hall will return to the Oilers sooner than Ken Holland getting value on a trade.

 

[jcs0218]

EDM defense...is it playoffs caliber ?

Nurse-Barrie
Keith-Bear
Russell-Bouchard

It is playoffs calibre because the rest of their division STINKS!

Vegas is good. But beyond them:

- Vancouver
- Calgary
- San Jose
- Anaheim
- Los Angeles
- Seattle

This is pathetic.

At least 3 teams from that stinky division will make the playoffs. Surely Edmonton, with 2 of the best players in the league at forward, can make the playoffs ahead of those teams that were listed.

Even Buffalo would maybe even have a chance at the playoffs if they played in that division.

 

[Patch101]

This would be fantastic news. Really love Barrie, BUT concerned about having him, bear, and bouchard in terms of the defensive side.

 

[DRAGO 18]

Im gonna say Kenny gets his man for 3 x 6

 

[1989]

If the rumour is 3 years, I think you'd have to expect 5.5m+ AAV.

Which, even as a short term contract, is not great on the cap.

 

[Pyrophorus]

...

They've finished 2nd in their division two years in a row.

In That division though.

 

[1989]

I’d add an extra $1M per year for the Edmonton discount.

We get it dude, you have literally nothing else going on in your life on a Tuesday night.

Give it a rest, some of us are here to talk hockey. I'm not even an Edmonton fan and your posts are unoriginal and frankly boring digital clutter.

Either be original or contribute to the actual topic at hand… or both, if you're able.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

In That division though.

They’ve finished second in two different divisions.

your point is?

 

[Pyrophorus]

They’ve finished second in two different divisions.

your point is?

2nd in the West isn't exactly great, as the division is currently comprised.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Honestly, after Vegas and Colorado basically the entire Western conference has question marks. It's not inconceivable the Oil go on a run if McDrai go off.

It's unlikely but not impossible.

 

[bucks_oil]

Last rumor was the Oil wanted 5x3 he wanted 5x4

sooo…. $18m over four seems like a good settling point to me. $4.75m cap

 

[spot]

So after signing Hyman, Barrie and trading for Keith, the Oilers dont really have much cap space left. Man what a bad offseason for them

Sorry, OEL only comes around once a life time….or paying off that contract for that matter

 

[BB06]

Seems the Oilers don't have much faith in Bouchard and with his skating I wouldn't either.

 

[Ementy]

Our D should look something like:

Nurse - Barrie
Keith - Bouchard
LD via FA - Bear
Ceci

Lowtide is acting like Bear is already traded away "far too early"