Drew Doubty
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Would have hoped we got a little more, but the reality is it was going to be really hard for the kid to make the team and play. He's waiver eligible so I'm guessing they thought there was a real possibility they'd end up losing him for free. Canucks also clear 250K in cap roughly over a league minimum guy. Their current plan is to put Poolman on regular IR instead of LTIR so they can accrue cap space. 250K in space could end up being close to a million by the deadline.
For the Oilers - Pods does hit a lot and can play average NHL defense. Decent shot too, just never gets it off. No doubt there's still 3rd line upside there, and if the plan is to ditch Holloway, they'll be able to replace some of the energy and youth they'll lose in their bottom six.
For the Oilers - Pods does hit a lot and can play average NHL defense. Decent shot too, just never gets it off. No doubt there's still 3rd line upside there, and if the plan is to ditch Holloway, they'll be able to replace some of the energy and youth they'll lose in their bottom six.