Speculation: Marchand to Edmonton

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Naw,
Oilers can take Coyle tho

 

[DrDangles]

Hard to see Boston selling on their captain while being as close as they are to the playoffs. If anything it would have to be a hockey trade and Eddy doesn't seem to be a good fit for that.

If the Oilers want to add a top 6 F it should be another center so they can let Drai and McJesus run wild and not completely sacrifice scoring depth.

 

[Breakers]

He’s already drank the tears of Canucks fans, so what would be the point - some joys last a lifetime.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

He’s already drank the tears of Canucks fans, so what would be the point - some joys last a lifetime.

Speaking of, didn’t he get a 2011 SC tattoo with multiple misspellings? I think it said “2011 Stanley Cup Champian’s”

 

[SensFactor]

Money doesn't work, unless Edmonton sends back a piece that they don't want to move

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

I clicked like but I he's far from a priority for me...

2RD

a goalie to push Stu













Marchand or any forward really.

I'm legit happy with Kane in bottom 4, Ryan alternating and maybe even calling up Savoie and giving him a look. Forwards are not an Oilers issue. Not saying they are perfect forwards but 2RD and another goalie are so much higher for me personally.

Sorry yes I should clarify, if they were to add a forward I think he would be exactly what they need. I personally say another Goalie should be top of that list

 

[KurtDangle]

Skinner, 2026 1st & prospect for Marchand at 50% ?

 

[StewieP19]

4 teams will fight to have Marchand if Boston want to trade him.
Edmonton Vegas Dallas and Colorado
But right now Boston still close to a playoff spot and if they still in the race not sure they will trade him.
To me the better fit for him is Dallas but if he's traded my prediction is Colorado

 

[BruinLVGA]

He is pretty much the version of Lucic Edmonton got at this point of his career..
Not sure about drooling but would certainly be interesting.

Thanks for the laugh.

Speaking of, didn’t he get a 2011 SC tattoo with multiple misspellings? I think it said “2011 Stanley Cup Champian’s”

What tattoo did the Canucks player get, instead?

 

[TFHockey]

Is it really a rumor if some random guy just throws a name out there? And says to take it with a grain of salt, no less...

Lowetide isn't a random guy. He is one of the more popular, and level headed, members of the Edmonton media.

He wouldn't report it if there wasn't something to it.

I personally hope Stan Bowman uses Edmonton's assets to get a RHD and a 1B goaltender, but knowing the Oilers getting a forward is something they'd do instead.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Lowetide isn't a random guy. He is one of the more popular, and level headed, members of the Edmonton media.

He wouldn't report it if there wasn't something to it.

I personally hope Stan Bowman uses Edmonton's assets to get a RHD and a 1B goaltender, but knowing the Oilers getting a forward is something they'd do instead.

TBH you would take Marchand over any RHD that is available......

We don't have wingers for Drai

 

[TFHockey]

TBH you would take Marchand over any RHD that is available......

We don't have wingers for Drai

I can't say I know who is actually available as a Defenseman.

I do know Skinner struggles to hold Edmonton in games when they start off slowly (which is waaaay too often). Adding a 1b goaltender, for me, is the top priority this trade deadline. Vejmelka? Daccord? Dunno.

Adding a 2nd pairing guy on the back end is next but not by much. With Marcus Pettersson gone maybe Oleksiak? Jokiharju remains a pending UFA in Buffalo. Someone like that.

Then for me, bottom six forwards is next. Scissons for a right show center or something, Mathieu Olivier is a winger who can PK, hit and fight. Not sure if they can even get him.

A guy like Marchand who would cost a lot isn't high on my list of things for the Oilers to get.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I can't say I know who is actually available as a Defenseman.

I do know Skinner struggles to hold Edmonton in games when they start off slowly (which is waaaay too often). Adding a 1b goaltender, for me, is the top priority this trade deadline. Vejmelka? Daccord? Dunno.

Adding a 2nd pairing guy on the back end is next but not by much. With Marcus Pettersson gone maybe Oleksiak? Jokiharju remains a pending UFA in Buffalo. Someone like that.

Then for me, bottom six forwards is next. Scissons for a right show center or something, Mathieu Olivier is a winger who can PK, hit and fight. Not sure if they can even get him.

A guy like Marchand who would cost a lot isn't high on my list of things for the Oilers to get.

Why not go all in? The Oilers window to win is only a few more years.

Clearly the end of last year we talked about the biggest need being wingers for Leon. We still don't have that....

Also they aren't adding a goalie, I don't know why it's being beaten to death.

 

[Fourier]

Money would be a massive issue because even at 50% he’s over 3 mil and Edmonton simply doesn’t have the pieces to get Brad and get someone to take half his salary. Team already has depth issue so not sure who they can afford to remove from the active roster as a contract.

The Oilers have over $5M in cap space and they could manufacture a fair bit more if needed. At the deadline Marchand will be owed all of about $250K in real money. The cost to have a third team retain would be a late pick.

Now is he a realistic target. I suspect not. But who knows.

 

[Fourier]

Money doesn't work, unless Edmonton sends back a piece that they don't want to move

Can you explain why this is a money issue?

 

[TFHockey]

Why not go all in? The Oilers window to win is only a few more years.

Clearly the end of last year we talked about the biggest need being wingers for Leon. We still don't have that....

Also they aren't adding a goalie, I don't know why it's being beaten to death.

I was at the Leafs game. I was in row 18 across from the Oilers net. *Trust me* the Oilers need an upgrade in net.

 

[SensFactor]

Can you explain why this is a money issue?

Marchand has a cap hit of $6.125M, Oilers have $5M in cap space currently. They also have Kane on LTIR but is expected back at the end of February and carries a cap hit of $5.125M. Oilers need to move money out to make a Marchand trade happen.