Proposal: Oilers Fill Their Biggest Holes (SFW, CHI/SJS/PIT)

[TFHockey]

Kapanen will be waived by game 40. That's my guess.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Umm, yeah cool, want Puustinen as well? He's on waivers too.

I know nothing of Puustinen, but if he was waived over Pulujarvi, I think everyone will pass.

 

[ManofSteel55]

It's no secret Edmonton badly needs two things: a goaltender who can stop a puck more than 88% of the time, and a top-four defenseman who knows where his end is. With Darnell Nurse's injury and Brett Kulak's strong play on his off-hand, it's become less important which side that defenseman plays, but it's still a major need no matter what if this team wants to contend.

It's also no secret San Jose and Chicago are heading for the lottery again while the Pens are about to join them for the first time in over 15 years. Any of these three trades would help the Oilers and I think they are all about the same value wise which is why the return is the same, but maybe I am wrong there.

To CHI- Sam O'Reilly OR EDM 2026 1st, STL 2025 2nd, Troy Stecher OR Travis Dermott, Max Wanner OR Philip Kemp
To EDM- Connor Murphy (50%), Arvid Soderblom

To SJS- Sam O'Reilly OR EDM 2026 1st, STL 2025 2nd, Troy Stecher OR Travis Dermott, Max Wanner OR Philip Kemp
To EDM- Mario Ferraro (50%), Mackenzie Blackwood (50%)
To 3rd Team- STL 2025 3rd (to retain on both Ferraro and Blackwood)

To PIT- Sam O'Reilly OR EDM 2026 1st, STL 2025 2nd, Troy Stecher OR Travis Dermott, Max Wanner OR Philip Kemp
To EDM- Marcus Pettersson (50%), Joel Blomqvist

Who says no among SJ/PIT/CHI?

I think Edmonton is offering up too much in all of those deals. It feels like we are paying desperation prices, and I'm not desperate yet.

Downgrade O'Reilly/1st to Savoie/St. Louis' 2nd and its probably more fair. I don't think the Oil would have any interest in Soderblom or Blomqvist. Maybe Blackwood, but I think its an overpay for that package.

I would simplify it. Any one of those three defensemen at 50% for Dermott and Matt Savoie. Get another goalie for a pick if possible - I can't expect San Jose turning down a 3rd round pick for Blackwood, for example.

I don't think we should be offering up Max Wanner in any deals right now.

 

[bobbyb2009]

Trades or holes?

hahaha I legit laughed and than went wait a minute- 3 holes? Someone needs to draw me a picture...

 

[ManofSteel55]

hahaha I legit laughed and than went wait a minute- 3 holes? Someone needs to draw me a picture...

Just Google "plugging all three holes". You'll likely get some good visuals.

 

[ratbid]

re the thread title: Are we using "phrasing" anymore?

 

[Duffy13]

I know nothing of Puustinen, but if he was waived over Pulujarvi, I think everyone will pass.

Dude, you better get in there quick.... Seriously, trust me