Confirmed with Link: Oilers Do Not Match Broberg ($4.58M X2) & Holloway ($2.29M x 2) Offer Sheets | Oilers acquire STL 3rd '28 & Paul Fischer for Futures

[McJadeddog]

So much for jeff Jackson super off season. Really dropped the ball on this one. No way can we match the broberg deal. Can't throw 4 Mill at a guy in hoping he earns it when you're cap strapped

Yeah, he dropped ball on this for certain. But Broberg was likely out no matter what, if that was the number.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Selfish move from Broberg. No way hes worth that right now.

Playing in debatably the worst city in the league for a non-playoff team instead of with the cup favourites and Mcdavid.

If someone puts 9 million in front of you for doing almost nothing, you take it

 

[McBigYak]

Ya, the guy who is the reason for the Oilers current shitty cap situation would guide us through this situation. Not like he has a history of sewering teams caps and moving young players/prospects out for nothing.

Was more so from a mutual respect level among GMs in the league. The guy has been in the league for nearly 30 years and has certainly developed a lot of relationships. This comes into play.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Darnell Nurse contract just keeps giving

I love how every problem the Oilers have is blamed on Nurse

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Certainly not ideal, I get it from the Blues, watching the Cup run does make it clear both are NHLL regulars who might have even more to give than they showed.

Stan's first f*** up, he needs to fix this as soon as possible.

 

[J bo Jeans]

If someone puts 9 million in front of you for doing almost nothing, you take it

He would have made more signing a longer deal with the Oilers though.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Certainly not ideal, I get it from the Blues, watching the Cup run does make it clear both are NHLL regulars who might have even more to give than they showed.

Stan's first f*** up, he needs to fix this as soon as possible.

Stan’s? He’s been here 5 minutes
Jeff Jackson had months to get this done

 

[WEMCHUD]

Was more so from a mutual respect level among GMs in the league. The guy has been in the league for nearly 30 years and has certainly developed a lot of relationships. This comes into play.

Fair enough. But if it wasn't for his awful cap management, the oilers wouldn't even be in this situation.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Certainly not ideal, I get it from the Blues, watching the Cup run does make it clear both are NHLL regulars who might have even more to give than they showed.

Stan's first f*** up, he needs to fix this as soon as possible.

His first f***up is not signing his players to 200% their value before they get offersheeted?

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I love how every problem the Oilers have is blamed on Nurse

I blame the guy who signed that contract personally but the fact of the matter is the contract is still a huge issue.

 

[McJadeddog]

I think Broberg wants to leave the Organization but Holloway I am surprised

Yeah, remember that Broberg wanted to leave (even asked for a trade) last fall, so he was likely gonzo no matter what really. Holloway is a bit surprising honestly.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

His first f***up is not signing his players to 200% their value before they get offersheeted?

Hey man, they have 2 important RFAs, they have bodies and cap space they need to create, no it's better to just "sit and wait" to see what happens. What Stan need a "rest" from all the work he was just coming off of?

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I love how every problem the Oilers have is blamed on Nurse

And the traffic on the Henday is his fault too, he even said that.

 

[McJadeddog]

Even if we find a way to trade Ceci, do you even think about matching the Broberg offer?

Holloway is an easy yes.

No, you can't match Broberg's deal. It's WAY too much money, and I like the player quite a bit.

 

[oobga]

Both these players are classic Oilers picks of physical ability far exceeding brains. Broberg still got eaten up in playoffs. That nurse pair was just lucky for a tiny sample size. Broberg was probably only worth a 2nd until that run of luck.

I'd much rather see the money we would use to match be used to actually fix the D and get Nurse a proper babysitter.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Hey man, they have 2 important RFAs, they have bodies and cap space they need to create, no it's better to just "sit and wait" to see what happens. What Stan need a "rest" from all the work he was just coming off of?

What was Jackson doing for months?

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Hey man, they have 2 important RFAs, they have bodies and cap space they need to create, no it's better to just "sit and wait" to see what happens. What Stan need a "rest" from all the work he was just coming off of?

I’m betting the agents for Broberg and Holloway were not signing lowball offers and were just waiting to see if an offer sheet would transpire.

 

[oXo Cube]

Oilers management didn't handle these players abnormally at all. RFAs that teams are squeezing go unsigned into training camp all the time on most teams across the NHL.

Offersheets are rare because the contracts are always stupid. Broberg is now being paid a middle pairing salary when in his draft year+5 he hasn't even proven he belongs in the NHL as a regular player.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Stan’s? He’s been here 5 minutes
Jeff Jackson had months to get this done

What is Stan's job? To like observe and report, to do spreadsheets.

It's clear these guys were needing deals, it's clear there are bodies that need to be moved out. Why does this f***er deserve the benefit of the doubt getting gifted a prime job he utterly doesn't deserve.

Get to f***ing work, this is his first of probably many f*** ups. Also where's the "basically" done Draisaitl contract? Get the f*** on it Stan.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

I blame the guy who signed that contract personally but the fact of the matter is the contract is still a huge issue.

Cool
Do we need a disclaimer for every thread?

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

No, you can't match Broberg's deal. It's WAY too much money, and I like the player quite a bit.

Unless the Oilers clear a ton of space, he's as good as gone.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I’m betting the agents for Broberg and Holloway were not signing lowball offers and were just waiting to see if an offer sheet would transpire.

Sure, I also Don't Care. Stan isn't some f***ing kid, he knows the situation and just kinda sat around. So here we are.

 

[The Nuge]

I feel like you kind of have to match both. Kane goes on LTIR like rumoured, and you’re fine, but he either needs to spend the whole year recovering, or you have to hope someone goes down

 

[Sra1974]

This may even impact the Drai contract as his side may be looking at this as a negative for the teams competitiveness. We effed around on these two guys for way too long and now here we are.

 

[Canovin]

Nurse turning players into cap and offersheet casualties. This contract is hurting the Oilers so much