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.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

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.

I understand, I'm just disagreeing with the teams view. I feel we need more a shutdown/pk guy. We need to strengthen the team in front of our goalies, not soo much in front of the oppositions. This has been my take for the entire off season. Wanted a RD upgrade, got a downgrade and Jeff Skinner. Feel the teams just refusing to address the teams biggest needs and hoping they will continue to out score the problems.

 

[Sharksfan66]

Those players aren't worth those picks. Be honest here.

A pending UFA goalie and a D you say isn't as good as Ceci. Good stuff.

Ferraro will either go for a first or stay a Shark. This has been well reported. Here's just one example.

"Ferraro was available during the 2023 NHL trade deadline, and the Sharks wanted a first-round pick and a prospect in exchange … and they almost got it." - Friedman on Trading Ferraro: ‘They will be able to get good assets for him’

I personally don't get it from watching the guy but NHL types really seem to love him.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Everyone says no.

 

[McFlash97]

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

Are you serious man ?

This is what you came up with ? Mario Ferraro ?
Blomqvist ? These are no name bums who couldn't move grass on a bad team and the Oilers are going to give up the farm to get them ?

 

[Martin Skoula]

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

I wouldn’t call McCabe offensively gifted by any means but compared to the usual stay at home rentals like Edmundson he’s in a different league for moving the puck.

 

[TFHockey]

I understand, I'm just disagreeing with the teams view. I feel we need more a shutdown/pk guy. We need to strengthen the team in front of our goalies, not soo much in front of the oppositions. This has been my take for the entire off season. Wanted a RD upgrade, got a downgrade and Jeff Skinner. Feel the teams just refusing to address the teams biggest needs and hoping they will continue to out score the problems.

I am with you on this all the way.

The Oilers can go one of two ways.

1. They can somehow trade for an all star goaltender who can cover up their defensive shortcomings (like Shersterkin does in New York)

or

2. Improve the defense by somehow getting one, or possible two really good defensemen.

Which do you think is easier? I'm not sure they know.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I am with you on this all the way.

The Oilers can go one of two ways.

1. They can somehow trade for an all star goaltender who can cover up their defensive shortcomings (like Shersterkin does in New York)

or

2. Improve the defense by somehow getting one, or possible two really good defensemen.

Which do you think is easier? I'm not sure they know.

I think the easier task is a 2nd pairing RD. Someone with some term on their deal. Like Connor Murphy out of Chicago. I can't think of many goalie options that would be available, solve the goaltending issues and be something we could afford cap wise. Say Nashville blows it up. How would we realistically be able to afford the cap on a Saros like deal? It would require a major move. Something I'm not sure the team would seriously look at.

If the team reached the point they wanted to entirely move on from Stu Skinner and his 2.6m we could look at Gibson with 50% retention at 3.2m The question would be, what does Gibson have in the tank after multiple down years on a rebuilding Anaheim? Even if we did a deal like this I'd still think we'd need a Connor Murphy either way.

If given the option I'd lean getting a 2nd pairing RD and then see if a goalie move could happen. I'd follow that up with giving Dustin Schwartz his walking papers. Zero chance I'd make a big change in net and leave the same system around the in coming guy. Again, I doubt the team see's things here as do.

I think the bottom pairing lead by Kulak with one of Stecher, Dermott or Emberson is fine. I think adding 2 good RD would be a tall order.

 

[McFlash97]

Edmonton should be all good now they have Kapanen

Thats exactly the type of forward they need. Fast, decently talented, able to get in and recover pucks. still only 28. Too bad he didnt click on garbage teams with garbage rosters around him. A motivated Kapanen with Connor McDavid and Hyman is a nightmare for any team in this league.

 

[Duffy13]

Thats exactly the type of forward they need. Fast, decently talented, able to get in and recover pucks. still only 28. Too bad he didnt click on garbage teams with garbage rosters around him. A motivated Kapanen with Connor McDavid and Hyman is a nightmare for any team in this league.

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

 

[Bouboumaster]

The biggest hole the Oilers have is their asshole GM aka Stan Bowman

Fire this dude ASAP and hire a GM that is both competent and not a borderline criminal

 

[archangel2]

I love all these offers for a first round pick the oilers may not own

 

[Cas]

Ferraro will either go for a first or stay a Shark. This has been well reported. Here's just one example.

"Ferraro was available during the 2023 NHL trade deadline, and the Sharks wanted a first-round pick and a prospect in exchange … and they almost got it." - Friedman on Trading Ferraro: ‘They will be able to get good assets for him’

I personally don't get it from watching the guy but NHL types really seem to love him.

2023 was a long, long time ago. Ferraro is one of the worst defenders in the league - basically unplayable for any team that actually looks at what he does - and is worth maybe a 5th, if we're lucky.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Edmonton says no to all three.

Trades or holes?