Confirmed Buy-Out Korpikoski (EDM), Carle (TB), Seidenberg (BOS), Greene (LA), Jackman (NSH)

[Marlowe Syn]

Was surprised at Korpikoski being on that list. Granted I don't see many Oiler games. He doesn't seem like he was not playing up to his contract. Edmonton must be going all in on the "Overpay Lucic sweepstakes" Korpi would be welcome on Minnesota bottom 6 for me. Unless Edmonton knows a secret.

 

[Stammertime91]

Hahaha hahaha bye Matt Carle!!! Good riddance, you suck!!!

 

[CDonns]

Has Seidenberg fallen that far? I thought he was still a serviceable top 4?

What about Boll? Is he decent at hockey, or just a goon?

Yup he's a good bottom pair guy who can be on the PK, but ever since he tore his ACL his skating had a major drop off.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Was surprised at Korpikoski being on that list. Granted I don't see many Oiler games. He doesn't seem like he was not playing up to his contract. Edmonton must be going all in on the "Overpay Lucic sweepstakes" Korpi would be welcome on Minnesota bottom 6 for me. Unless Edmonton knows a secret.

I thought they'd keep him to help Pulj transition.

 

[THall4]

Was surprised at Korpikoski being on that list. Granted I don't see many Oiler games. He doesn't seem like he was not playing up to his contract. Edmonton must be going all in on the "Overpay Lucic sweepstakes" Korpi would be welcome on Minnesota bottom 6 for me. Unless Edmonton knows a secret.

Korp is a serviceable 4th liner..but at 2.9M...was still worth trading away Gordon though.

removal of Korp opens the door for one of Cagguila or Khaira to challenge for the 4LW spot.

 

[Crede777]

What about Boll? Is he decent at hockey, or just a goon?

He can fight but that's about it. He's now too slow to do much of anything in the NHL.

It's a shame because he's such a good character guy and a hard worker. Always had that glimmer of "maybe he can become a power forward" but wasn't really able to capitalize on it.

I see him being on a coaching staff sooner rather than later. Excellent strength and conditioning guy. Could maybe scout. Could work his way up to coaching.

 

[Little Psycho]

wow..did not expect Greene to get bought out

It came nowhere but he's been like injured for the past two years or so. Either Greene is done or Lombardi doesn't have enough time to wait around.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Hahaha hahaha bye Matt Carle!!! Good riddance, you suck!!!

Yup considering that he didn't get his first point, Until like 3/4s into last season.

 

[oXo Cube]

Korpikoski isn't good and certainly isn't worth what he was being paid but I thought we would just ride it out rather than eat a cap hit next season.

Can only assume Chia wants to do something with that money.

 

[pspot]

Oilers need to clame seidenberg

 

[Sheppy]

Thanks for everything, Seidenberg. Guy's a warrior, but this had to happen.

 

[nmbr_24]

Has Seidenberg dropped off that badly? I mean, I know he is overpaid, but I wasn't expecting a buyout.

He wasn't overpaid when he signed that deal. He was underpaid but that didn't last and age and especially injuries have really caught up to him.

Boston is desperate for NHL top 4 D, that should really tell you something there. By the end of the season he was a healthy scratch over every D the Bruins have.

 

[JeffForsberg21]

Boll (CBJ) is missing in the title of the thread

 

[Canadian Canuck]

I can see Benning taking a flyer on Seidenberg forsure

 

[Dellstrom]

Has Seidenberg fallen that far? I thought he was still a serviceable top 4?

Nooo. #5 guy at best. He was an absolute horse for us between 2010 and ~2014, but he tore his ACL and has not been the same since. His skating is horrible and he's been making defensive mistakes that he's never made before. He's still an NHL defenseman and I hope he finds a team, but he was WAY overpaid. We wouldn't be able to trade him without retaining at least $2m, and giving up something of value. It's for the ebst.

 

[Tavares91Stamkos91]

Was surprised at Korpikoski being on that list. Granted I don't see many Oiler games. He doesn't seem like he was not playing up to his contract. Edmonton must be going all in on the "Overpay Lucic sweepstakes" Korpi would be welcome on Minnesota bottom 6 for me. Unless Edmonton knows a secret.

I'm surprised about Korpi too only because Puljujarvi needs somebody to talk to seeing that his English is a work in progress. However, they do have Pakarinen who is also finnish so... Other than that, Korpi is not a great player.

 

[Marlowe Syn]

Korp is a serviceable 4th liner..but at 2.9M...was still worth trading away Gordon though.

removal of Korp opens the door for one of Cagguila or Khaira to challenge for the 4LW spot.

Okay fair enough, that makes sense. There is always a plan. I was thinking he was playing more a 3rd line/PK forward role.

 

[howkie]

Where is Pavs??

 

[Dr Danglefest]

Has Seidenberg dropped off that badly? I mean, I know he is overpaid, but I wasn't expecting a buyout.

He's not garbage but he's not what he used to be and to be honest they did the right thing, his play didn't warrant taking a spot from one of the kids when it's painfully obvious he's no longer in any future plans

 

[Wease]

What about Boll? Is he decent at hockey, or just a goon?

Boll is terrible and easily the worst Blue Jacket. Can't skate fast, can't pass, all he can do is fight. And he's barely average at that. Nice guy and long time Blue Jacket, but this had to happen. He doesn't have an NHL skill set anymore.

 

[Treb]

Oilers need to clame seidenberg

Or just offer him a cheaper contract when he's bought out

 

[Metroid]

bring Korpikoski to the leafs, name always reminds me of Korpiklaani

 

[DFC]

For TB, this is probably better news than the Stamkos signing.

 

[ManofSteel55]

bring Korpikoski to the leafs, name always reminds me of Korpiklaani

Unless he just had really bad season last year, you don't want him.

 

[The Macho King]

Happy day!