Rumor: Rumors and Proposals Thread | Rishaug: Expect Swedish FA Theodor Lennstrom Signing
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Jumptheshark
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For in this upcoming draft, which I hope will allow player trades--if they do not it will be a dull draft
I would be looking at trading some guys to get the picks we traded away back
Most of us would agree Benning/Russell are the ones most likely moved partly due to the fact that Mike Green may want to stay around with the Oilers as their 5/6/7 guy and Bouchard being on the crust on being ready
Trying to recoop something on JP
If the draft does happen before the season actually ends and we can not trade players? BPA for each slot we have
I would be looking at trading some guys to get the picks we traded away back
Most of us would agree Benning/Russell are the ones most likely moved partly due to the fact that Mike Green may want to stay around with the Oilers as their 5/6/7 guy and Bouchard being on the crust on being ready
Trying to recoop something on JP
If the draft does happen before the season actually ends and we can not trade players? BPA for each slot we have
Mcnotloilersfan
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He and Archibald were the two that intrigued me the most. Holland did really well on 3 of his 4 depth signings. We used to be lucky if we had one pan out, and then overpay him to stay.
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Joining former Oiler greats, Teemu Hartikainen and Philip Larsen. Maybe Omark too if he re-signs.
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Leipsic has bounced around a bunch of orgs, 5 already and is already 25. That's not usually a good sign for a player. Even take away the recent drama that's a red flag right there. There are a lot of players in the league as good as Leipsic that you can sign for cheap in the off season that won't have his obvious baggage.
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Horvat for Jones or no deal. It's the price you have to pay for a Top 4 defenseman. 
Especially from a rival team in your division.Horvat for Jones or no deal. It's the price you have to pay for a Top 4 defenseman.
In regards to the 3C speculation, I wonder if Brandon Sutter might be an option if the Canucks are in the market for a defenseman.
Russell and Benning are both options to move money out. All have just one year remaining on their current deals.
Russell and Benning are both options to move money out. All have just one year remaining on their current deals.
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Vancouver would have to retain because Sutter is not that good and isn’t worth his contract.
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He is. But his contract is a little rich for a guy I don't expect to be an NHL regular by the end of next season. There are some concerns around his concussion history as well.
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We should probably stay away from anyone that Jim Benning considers a "foundational player."
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You don't trade Caleb Jones for anything IMO.
He looked like IMO our best defenceman down the stretch when Bear started faltering just a tad.
Pretty insane that two rookies in Bear and Jones were consistently showing up the rest of our D core in terms of efficient zone exits, which is in today's game the most important metric for a defenceman to succeed in. Just goes to show that just because someone like Klefbom is your team's best defenceman, doesn't mean he is actually GOOD in comparison to the rest of the league. This group has struggled every year due to a lack of competent defence, and Jones + Bear have been a breath of fresh air. Both of those guys, even if they stagnate in development from this point on as rookies, would be decent 1st and 2nd pairing guys. Sure, we are missing a top end #1 D, but after that, Bear and Jones fit in nicely around the league in those positions IMO.
Can't wait until we see what Bouchard can do. I don't think it would be unlikely for him to see action if the season/playoffs resumes. He will be up with the big club ready to go if needed.
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Jones-Larsson
Nurse-Green/Benning/Bouchard
That is a formidable d group. Advanced stats showing that their D partners default to Bear/Jones for the breakout at every given opportunity mostly. This should tell you all you need to know. When Nurse is giving Ethan Bear, a rookie, the puck to be trusted with the breakout...that says it all. Same goes for when Larsson would hand it over to Caleb Jones, another rookie whenever possible.
Going to be exciting times when hockey starts up again. I hope Bouchard sees some action because he would really shine if he was paired with Darnell Nurse IMO on a third pairing. He might do that job just as good as if not better than Mike Green, depending on how healthy Green is.
He looked like IMO our best defenceman down the stretch when Bear started faltering just a tad.
Pretty insane that two rookies in Bear and Jones were consistently showing up the rest of our D core in terms of efficient zone exits, which is in today's game the most important metric for a defenceman to succeed in. Just goes to show that just because someone like Klefbom is your team's best defenceman, doesn't mean he is actually GOOD in comparison to the rest of the league. This group has struggled every year due to a lack of competent defence, and Jones + Bear have been a breath of fresh air. Both of those guys, even if they stagnate in development from this point on as rookies, would be decent 1st and 2nd pairing guys. Sure, we are missing a top end #1 D, but after that, Bear and Jones fit in nicely around the league in those positions IMO.
Can't wait until we see what Bouchard can do. I don't think it would be unlikely for him to see action if the season/playoffs resumes. He will be up with the big club ready to go if needed.
Klefbom-Bear
Jones-Larsson
Nurse-Green/Benning/Bouchard
That is a formidable d group. Advanced stats showing that their D partners default to Bear/Jones for the breakout at every given opportunity mostly. This should tell you all you need to know. When Nurse is giving Ethan Bear, a rookie, the puck to be trusted with the breakout...that says it all. Same goes for when Larsson would hand it over to Caleb Jones, another rookie whenever possible.
Going to be exciting times when hockey starts up again. I hope Bouchard sees some action because he would really shine if he was paired with Darnell Nurse IMO on a third pairing. He might do that job just as good as if not better than Mike Green, depending on how healthy Green is.
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Jones showed he was capable of playing in the NHL. Not sure we should get too far ahead of ourselves. Bear showed he is a top 4 nhl D. Jones showed he can probably be a regular but still needs to prove it and I question whether he will ever be a top 4 D. Solid progression from him though. With Bouchard knocking on the door and Broberg in the system we can stand pat on D and not worry.
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What this does show, is how it wont be long before we reap the benefits of our defensive depth!
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The trade suggestion is from a Vancouver standpoint and says Virtanen for Jones among other trade scenarios with other teams.
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