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In the spirit of Cloned's poll threads, what is highest on your offseason Oilers wish list?


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SDig14

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The difference is that OEL likes playing in Phoenix.
Well, he says he likes the city. He probably loves the weather and have you seen his house? I'd like that part too.

Not sure he enjoys playing for a team that he knows he will never win with ever in his career. Maybe he is just fine with it, but I doubt it's a very good work environment to motivate guys to be better. Especially guys that already got paid.
 

barry halls

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Can’t believe there are still Oilers fans out there wanting to take a flyer on a bust player because of draft pedigree. “there is a chance Strome might work out here!” - just like Cam Barker or Brule or all the other reclamation projects that went so well. These acquisitions have never worked out in Edmonton.
 

oobga

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Can’t believe there are still Oilers fans out there wanting to take a flyer on a bust player because of draft pedigree. “there is a chance Strome might work out here!” - just like Cam Barker or Brule or all the other reclamation projects that went so well. These acquisitions have never worked out in Edmonton.

14th time is a charm? :)
 

Bryanbryoil

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Can’t believe there are still Oilers fans out there wanting to take a flyer on a bust player because of draft pedigree. “there is a chance Strome might work out here!” - just like Cam Barker or Brule or all the other reclamation projects that went so well. These acquisitions have never worked out in Edmonton.

We have never had McDavid and Drai level players while building a team. He scored 20 goals a few seasons back, he has size and skill and we cannot expect to buy everyone on the upswing of their career because we don't have enough depth to trade for it. Many good teams buy players when their value is low and then build them up. We have seen this with Petry, Schultz, Eberle, Strome, etc.
 

TopShelfGloveSide

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Can’t believe there are still Oilers fans out there wanting to take a flyer on a bust player because of draft pedigree. “there is a chance Strome might work out here!” - just like Cam Barker or Brule or all the other reclamation projects that went so well. These acquisitions have never worked out in Edmonton.
Lol we got Brule like 13 years ago... and cam barker like 10. Not to mention Strome has already proven to be better than them both. Odd post.
 
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Can’t believe there are still Oilers fans out there wanting to take a flyer on a bust player because of draft pedigree. “there is a chance Strome might work out here!” - just like Cam Barker or Brule or all the other reclamation projects that went so well. These acquisitions have never worked out in Edmonton.

Strome has a bit more than just draft pedigree though.

First season in Chicago: 72 point scoring pace
Second season in Chicago: 53 point scoring pace (for reference RNH paced for 55 points this year being stapled to McDavid).

Even last year which was a disaster for him (third year in Chicago) he was still on pace for about 18 goals for a normal season.

If you can get this player without breaking the bank, I'd take the chance. Yes he was bad last year, but if he wasn't there's 0 chance you'd be getting a player like this for anything less than a big overpay.
 
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Spawn

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Strome has a bit more than just draft pedigree though.

First season in Chicago: 72 point scoring pace
Second season in Chicago: 53 point scoring pace (for reference RNH paced for 55 points this year being stapled to McDavid).

Even last year which was a disaster for him (third year in Chicago) he was still on pace for about 18 goals for a normal season.

If you can get this player without breaking the bank, I'd take the chance. Yes he was bad last year, but if he wasn't there's 0 chance you'd be getting a player like this for anything less than a big overpay.

If you're going to add the caveat of Nuge playing with McDavid, you should also acknowledge that Strome put up those numbers while playing center to Patrick Kane, who is a top 2 or 3 winger in the world. The experiments with him on the wing have also been a disaster in Chicago. Just a quick google has comments from him discussing how he finds playing wing uncomfortable and doesn't work as well for him. In which case... where is the fit here? 3rd line C? Playing with....?

Don't get me wrong. I'm not 100% against the idea. But 3M is a pretty sizeable gamble if he flops. Maybe if Chicago was willing to take Turris back along with something like a 3rd or 4th rounder. Otherwise it's not worth it imo.
 

McShogun99

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Strome already has proven chemistry with Mcdavid as well as being a good friend. He could play LW with Mcdavid or center the 3rd line. I’d be willing to take a chance on him for the right price.. Mcdavid was able to make Lucic, Kassian and Maroon look like top 6 players and Strome might not be as gritty but he has more talent then all 3 of those players.
 

booyakasha

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Can’t believe there are still Oilers fans out there wanting to take a flyer on a bust player because of draft pedigree. “there is a chance Strome might work out here!” - just like Cam Barker or Brule or all the other reclamation projects that went so well. These acquisitions have never worked out in Edmonton.
We should bring back Griffin Reinhart and Nail Yakupov.
They were 1st overall and 4th OA.
might be something there. LOL
 
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Faelko

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What's there to argue about? If Hamilton is a #1 Dman, then why does he continue to get turfed?
Boston moved him over contract demands. Calgary moved him, well because Calgary I guess (lol) and if he wasn’t a UFA, I doubt Carolina would be moving on from him now.

The amount of times a player moves teams isn’t indicative of if he’s a good player or not.
 
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t0nedeff

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If you're going to add the caveat of Nuge playing with McDavid, you should also acknowledge that Strome put up those numbers while playing center to Patrick Kane, who is a top 2 or 3 winger in the world. The experiments with him on the wing have also been a disaster in Chicago. Just a quick google has comments from him discussing how he finds playing wing uncomfortable and doesn't work as well for him. In which case... where is the fit here? 3rd line C? Playing with....?

Don't get me wrong. I'm not 100% against the idea. But 3M is a pretty sizeable gamble if he flops. Maybe if Chicago was willing to take Turris back along with something like a 3rd or 4th rounder. Otherwise it's not worth it imo.
Who was his center when he was being tried at wing, though? If he's playing wing on Chicago it most likely means he aint playing with Kane or Debrincat so what exactly is he left with for line mates at that point? People completely writing him off are probably the same people who wanted Puljujarvis career to end in the NHL when he left.
 

Mcnotloilersfan

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Boston moved him over contract demands. Calgary moved him, well because Calgary I guess (lol) and if he wasn’t a UFA, I doubt Carolina would be moving on from him now.

The amount of times a player moves teams isn’t indicative of if he’s a good player or not.

I've mentioned these points before. The anti-Hamilton crowd will just come back at you with "but he sucks"
 
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SwedishFire

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I really wonder where from Holland could aquire two perfect wingers for this team. Remember, they should be playoff performers. In regular season, Oilers already are dope.

I think one winger shoild be thatbbig body hover around in offensive zone type with good hands.
The other being a winger just with good chemistry with McDavid. That has not been easy to find. So far there has just been two; Draisaitl and Maroon. So who could that be? A new DeBrincat type. Caufield? Suzuki? Montreal seems to have some of them. Should be an ace to read the play as McDavid unfold it, but not a puckhog (Not Barzal, Hall or someone like that).
I dont think that player is in the system right now. McDavid souring on Puljujärvi shows that. Could one Benson or Marody surprisingly have something?
Its here where Rakell as one of them I quest. Could have chemistry? Yes. Can read of play good? yes. Goalscorer? Yes. Good hands? yes. big body? No. Playoff performer? I dont know. Maybe? A to bit mich of pick hog? There is a risk. But knowing who McDavid is, maybe he leaves the puck quicker to him. Declining? Its a risk. If not- it would be a bomb to try him out.
But its still other players I would like better. Find a new Brandon Point out there.
Or Roslovic, Trocheck, or a player with a distinct shot and finnish. There is plenty of them out there.
To bad, I dont trust Holland here.
My guess is that the best find will be Saad and Tatar. And I dont like that. Especially Tatar. Big miss if picked.
 
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McTonyBrar

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Can’t believe there are still Oilers fans out there wanting to take a flyer on a bust player because of draft pedigree. “there is a chance Strome might work out here!” - just like Cam Barker or Brule or all the other reclamation projects that went so well. These acquisitions have never worked out in Edmonton.

Go take a look at Stromes points... Other than this season, where do you see bust? :shakehead
 

McTonyBrar

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Boston moved him over contract demands. Calgary moved him, well because Calgary I guess (lol) and if he wasn’t a UFA, I doubt Carolina would be moving on from him now.

The amount of times a player moves teams isn’t indicative of if he’s a good player or not.

Those aren't really great reasons lmao. But, if he's a #1 Dman like some of you guys think on here, wouldn't Carolina try with all their might to resign him?
 

Mcnotloilersfan

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6 x 5.5 M for Nuge
6 x 6.25 M for Hall
4 x 3.75 M for Larsson

Hall-McDavid-Puljujarvi
Nige-Draisaitl-Yamamoto

And people will argue against this, which makes our team much better than last year.

Although change the lines. Don't have the 3 fastest together
 

Zamknij kurwa ryj

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6 x 5.5 M for Nuge
6 x 6.25 M for Hall
4 x 3.75 M for Larsson

Hall-McDavid-Puljujarvi
Nige-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
We need one more top 6 option. Relying on RNH or Yamamoto to be an answer is too much of a risk.

Also need a reliable guy alongside Nurse. Putting Bear there is not a good option.
 
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t0nedeff

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Those aren't really great reasons lmao. But, if he's a #1 Dman like some of you guys think on here, wouldn't Carolina try with all their might to resign him?
If Carolina lets him go they are going to find out real soon how bad stripping that many points from your back end will do for your record. If Slavin is your leading point scorer for defense you're in trouble.
 
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