Confirmed with Link: Oilers sign Connor Brown to 1-year incentive laden deal ($775K caphit, potentially $3.25M in bonuses)

[Drivesaitl]

Sure wasn't arguing, just posting. I suspect this place will burn down shortly

I may be many things. Arsonist isn't one of them.

just saying for a laugh.

happy Canada day all. It might have stopped raining outside for 30mins...

 

[FlameChampion]

Not going to lie. 3.25m for 10 GP on next year’s cap kind of sucks. Guess its the cost of business and a problem for another year.

Hopefully Holland gets Bouchard on a 2 yr deal to mitigate the overage a bit.

 

[guymez]

I’m not saying I agree with Soundwave on these particulars, but I think the point in comparing him to Chiarelli et al. Was that those were other managers only invested in the final year of their contract/employment who had nothing to lose/gain from worrying about the future- and made painful decisions that affected the team long-term.

Did you miss the point?

So you're suggesting that signing Brown is the equivalent to Chai because it affects the team long term?

 

[Soundwave]

So you're suggesting that signing Brown is the equivalent to Chai because it affects the team long term?

It's the type of move Chiarelli would make if he knew he wasn't going to be brought back, sure.

Why the f*** should Holland care about next year? Not his problem. He's not going to be here.

 

[LeonDraisaitl29]

4 mil for a top 6 player. Better than Yamamoto at only 900 k more. I don't get what's to angry about, no offense.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I like how people come on hardcore sport fan messageboard in 2023 (like, how do casuals even find this place?) and make pithy comments about how posters care too much. What are you even doing here if you don’t care about the Oilers and want to discuss the pros and cons of the team? There aren’t a million other things to do on the internet?

Its harder to get on twitter now and so theres more flaming here now maybe. Saying this for a laugh. Plus its summer here so flaming always at a highpoint. Basically it seems that sense of community on the board evaporates by end of season replaced with something else. Especially when the Oilers season has failed which is almost always.

Not going to lie. 3.25m for 10 GP on next year’s cap kind of sucks. Guess its the cost of business and a problem for another year.

Hopefully Holland gets Bouchard on a 2 yr deal to mitigate the overage a bit.

"Its the price you have to pay" heh

 

[alphahelix]

Its Kostin that is costing some of this reaction. At least for the now. I give in to the fandom of loving players that I love. Not the worst thing in the world. If Brown performs I'll acknowledge it. hows that?

Funny how the tankies think we’re Oiler haters because we put a critical eye on the org’s decisions from time to time.
Knowing that we’re screwed on next years cap either way, I’ll cheer like hell for Connor Brown. He’s an easy player to like, a blue-collar type. Doesn’t make him a top 6 player or a good option for McDavid’s wing, but at this point our bed is made. Win or die.

 

[Leonardlizard]

Yup, that Chiarelli feeling of "wait ... this is a joke right?" when you see the full details.

I guess if he's going to play like the rest of his career depends on his production and ability to stay healthy... Kinda seems like a deal where he didn't really have to gamble on himself much...

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Season is cursed it seems too bad

 

[Senor Catface]

I’m not saying I agree with Soundwave on these particulars, but I think the point in comparing him to Chiarelli et al. Was that those were other managers only invested in the final year of their contract/employment who had nothing to lose/gain from worrying about the future- and made painful decisions that affected the team long-term.

Did you miss the point?

I didn’t miss the point, I disagree with it.

 

[OilerTyler]

It's the type of move Chiarelli would make if he knew he wasn't going to be brought back, sure.

Why the f*** should Holland care about next year? Not his problem. He's not going to be here.

Chiarelli didn’t have the creativity to pull off a move like this. He would’ve tried to plug the hole in our top six with a Ty Rattie, Josh Currie or a Drake Caggiula.

And the weird thing is I feel like a lot of people on here would’ve preferred that.

 

[Drivesaitl]

So you're suggesting that signing Brown is the equivalent to Chai because it affects the team long term?

On the whole losing Bjugstad, Kostin. Yama ( i don't care) and gaining one player isn't the slamdunk "improvement" its being made out to be in this thread.

A lot of concern comes from the view that this is pretty much it. that the team is capstrapped desperately and still has to sign Bouch, McLeod etc. Its not a given we're better in anyway and we kind of have to be. Particularly at goaltending position, and its looking like nothing on that front.

 

[Soundwave]

Chiarelli didn’t have the creativity to pull off a move like this. He would’ve tried to plug the hole in our top six with a Ty Rattie, Josh Currie or a Drake Caggiula.

And the weird thing is I feel like a lot of people on here would’ve preferred that.

It will dawn on people next summer what this means, most people don't understand properly what's happened and the consequences, they will understand when every other team gets a big cap rise and the Oilers get a much smaller one for a player that's not even on the roster.

 

[alphahelix]

I didn’t miss the point, I disagree with it.

This feels like an improvement in direct communication. I’m here for it!

 

[OilerTyler]

It will dawn on people next summer what this means, most people don't understand properly what's happened and the consequences, they will understand when every other team gets a big cap rise and the Oilers get a much smaller one for a player that's not even on the roster.

We fully understand that. I’m not sure you understand that we are getting a top six forward for $775k this year to balance that out.

 

[Senor Catface]

This feels like an improvement in direct communication. I’m here for it!

It beats saying a GM is purposely ruining his team’s future because his son didn’t get his job, I agree.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Why don't you stick to commenting on Oilers news instead of playing shrink to people on a message board.

That’s what I thought. I’d actually love to talk about the Oilers but it gets kind of hard with the constant and endless negative harping on about every move they make. He did exactly what everyone always begs for. He used a creative way to upgrade a position on the team while also shedding cap for free, and he’s not “screwing over the next gm” which is hilarious because he’s probably still going to be gm next year, but he’s trying to maximize one of the teams best chances to win a cup.

 

[Soundwave]

That’s what I thought. I’d actually love to talk about the Oilers but it gets kind of hard with the constant and endless negative harping on about every move they make. He did exactly what everyone always begs for. He used a creative way to upgrade a position on the team while also shedding cap for free, and he’s not “screwing over the next gm” which is hilarious because he’s probably still going to be gm next year, but he’s trying to maximize one of the teams best chances to win a cup.

There's creative and then there's stupid ... giving someone a bonus that activates for only 10 games played and puts your team is in a 3.2 million hole the next year when he's not even on the team is stupid.

I'm sorry that your feelings are hurt that people are negative, but there's a reason for it ... these are highly questionable moves that are likely to blow up in the Oilers face just like Chiarelli's "creativity".

 

[Mav3rick07]

Chiarelli didn’t have the creativity to pull off a move like this. He would’ve tried to plug the hole in our top six with a Ty Rattie, Josh Currie or a Drake Caggiula.

And the weird thing is I feel like a lot of people on here would’ve preferred that.

Very ironic that we signed him today, but to play in Bakersfield lol

 

[Oil Gauge]

This is going to be a wait and see kind of deal. He could pan out to be a great player fitting into the top 6, cost them $2M this year and $2M next year and Holland will end up looking pretty smart. Or it can turn sideways this year and end up costing them $3.225 next year.

My question is, if he gets hurt after playing 10 games, does his LTIR replacement value get calculated at his base salary? or with his bonus?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Why don't you stick to commenting on Oilers news instead of playing shrink to people on a message board.

As opposed to you making up theories in your head about Holland purposely screwing the team so you can hate on the Oilers even more?

You live in a land of make believe, most of your posts end up like copy paste of the same regurgitated bullshit over and over again.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

There's creative and then there's stupid ... giving someone a bonus that activates for only 10 games played and puts your team is in a 3.2 million hole the next year when he's not even on the team is stupid.

I'm sorry that your feelings are hurt that people are negative, but there's a reason for it ... these are highly questionable moves that are likely to blow up in the Oilers face just like Chiarelli's "creativity".

I actually agree that the bonus trigger is bad but he didn’t have a lot of options, look at the contracts handed out today. Bottom line, he upgraded a position while creating 2M in cap space this upcoming season when we’re looking to contend.

 

[duul]

4 mil for a top 6 player. Better than Yamamoto at only 900 k more. I don't get what's to angry about, no offense.

You're comparing the player we just got to a guy we shipped out Kostin as collateral to get rid of because he wasn't worth the paper his contract was printed on.

Lmao.

And here I was getting banned from posting in the rumours thread for comparing Brown's contract to all the others signed today with an assumption that to get the bonus, it would require him playing a full season.

I spit coke zero all over the place when I read the tweet that said the entire bonus comes in after ten games played. Genuinely, I'm sitting here with coke zero all over my desk, monitor, keyboard, mouse. I am howling like a wolf and each keystroke sends pop in every direction. Laughing so hard man.

Ten games. Omg. This is very clearly a f*** you to the organization knowing this is his last hurrah. No other excuse. Look through every other signing made today, how many are worse? I can hardly think of any besides Holl (and that's to a team with cap to burn who isn't trying to win.)

Just remember if we don't win the Stanley Cup this year, with a team that is essentially unchanged from last year besides losing Kostin and Yamamoto in place of Connor Brown, we will go into next season without any of the players listed and a 3.25 million dead cap space hit for nothing in return. Now that's what we call full Pejorative Slur. You never go full Pejorative Slur.

 

[Kanedogg]

Chiarelli didn’t have the creativity to pull off a move like this. He would’ve tried to plug the hole in our top six with a Ty Rattie, Josh Currie or a Drake Caggiula.

And the weird thing is I feel like a lot of people on here would’ve preferred that.

Chiarelli didn't have the creativity, agreed. Holland has the desperation for this move because of his disasterous cap management. Guy has zero option but these types of hail Mary's when every year you gotta trade away a Kassian, Yamamoto unforced error.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Unique circumstance nets the Oil a reasonable support player. I like Brown's high motor, pk ability, and responsible two-way game. However this is not a value contract. With $4 million within reach 10 games in, this is full freight with ability to The Brick no payment until 2024. The Oil (and Brown) need this guy to blow through his career NHL numbers which should be do-able Yamamoto style with two super elite options at centre ice.

Look like some decent farm help with the remaining signings. Open minded as this thread bare organization need some stronger AHL/NHL tweaner depth. Though the price points weren't necessarily cheap two-way deals. We'll learn a little about the Pro Scouting eyes and abilities with this group.

Holland prepared everyone for this day. Status quo to begin the season. My skepticism is a bit high that this is a completed line-up to run at a Cup.