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

[Blackhawkswincup]

If we trade a first round pick + for Connor Murphy I might pass out. It could happen if things keep going the way they are going lol

Murphy at 50% ($2.2M cap hit next year) is one could argue for a cap tight/contender pretty great value

Similar albeit to the slightly larger McCabe deal to Leafs

McCabe (50%) + Lafferty for a 1st + 2nd

Deal has worked out great for Leafs and Hawks are happy with picks

 

[Figgy44]

Are you sure all of those moves will address the biggest 5 hole issue that needs to be filled?

I'm not sure if Blackwood is that guy Oilers want, especially not at that price. Add more and see who else can shake free.

 

[TFHockey]

Are you sure all of those moves will address the biggest 5 hole issue that needs to be filled?

I'm not sure if Blackwood is that guy Oilers want, especially not at that price. Add more and see who else can shake free.

I like Blackwood, I think he is an upgrade on Pickard but I don't see him as a big upgrade on Skinner. To me that seems like a lateral move.

The Oilers to my mind need an upgrade in:

1. Goal
2. Right side 2nd pairing
3. 3C
4. Scoring Winger top six

 

[KrisLetAngry]

We have to give up Pettersson and Blomqvist for that return? And retain 50% too.

Penguins definitely say no. Blomqvist in a trade package isn't worth what he is worth to us at this point. He's the potential starter next year 1a/1b I envision.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Edmonton says no to all three.

To be fair, he did say these trades were meant for the Oilers to get their biggest holes filled.

 

[Duffy13]

Edmonton should be all good now they have Kapanen

 

[TFHockey]

Edmonton should be all good now they have Kapanen

Plan the parade!

 

[NeverForget06]

Murphy at 50% ($2.2M cap hit next year) is one could argue for a cap tight/contender pretty great value

Similar albeit to the slightly larger McCabe deal to Leafs

McCabe (50%) + Lafferty for a 1st + 2nd

Deal has worked out great for Leafs and Hawks are happy with picks

You watch more blackhawks hockey than I do, but is Murphy comparable to McCabe? McCabe brings a grit factor that I didn’t think was in Murphys game - but I stand to be corrected - are they the same level defender?

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

You watch more blackhawks hockey than I do, but is Murphy comparable to McCabe? McCabe brings a grit factor that I didn’t think was in Murphys game - but I stand to be corrected - are they the same level defender?

McCabe hits, blocks shots and can kill penalties

Pretty much same things you get from Murphy. Maybe not as physical as McCabe but Murphy is no flower. Throws some nice hits

Neither one does much offensively but that isn't their game. They are traditional SAH top 4 defenders

 

[TFHockey]

McCabe hits, blocks shots and can kill penalties

Pretty much same things you get from Murphy. Maybe not as physical as McCabe but Murphy is no flower. Throws some nice hits

Neither one does much offensively but that isn't their game. They are traditional SAH top 4 defenders

It would appear the Oilers are looking for a puck moving right shot defenseman. At least according to the local press.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

It would appear the Oilers are looking for a puck moving right shot defenseman. At least according to the local press.

It better be a shutdown/PK min eating D or I’ll lose my mind.

Connor Murphy would be ideal. He plays heavy PK mins on the right side. Something we lack after moving out Ceci and Desharnais. Bouchard doesn’t take PK time we need a RD that can take that role.

 

[TFHockey]

It better be a shutdown/PK min eating D or I’ll lose my mind.

Connor Murphy would be ideal. He plays heavy PK mins on the right side. Something we lack after moving out Ceci and Desharnais. Bouchard doesn’t take PK time we need a RD that can take that role.

All of the local media, including Bob Stauffer (who we all know is the unofficial Oiler's mouthpiece when they want something leaked) have stated the Oilers are looking for another puck moving defenseman, preferably for the right side.