Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | Vegas Claim & Somehow Assign Lavoie to Farm... because Oilers.

[Senor Catface]

Vegas has to hit a point where players just won't want to sign there.

 

[smokersarejokers]

Vegas has to hit a point where players just won't want to sign there.

I wish this were true, but the weather, atmosphere, facilities, no state tax will still attract many players.

Even if you run the risk of being traded to Columbus or somewhere 5 minutes later.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I wish this were true, but the weather, atmosphere, facilities, no state tax will still attract many players.

Even if you run the risk of being traded to Columbus or somewhere 5 minutes later.

I lol'd at that last sentence!

 

[Senor Catface]

I wish this were true, but the weather, atmosphere, facilities, no state tax will still attract many players.

Even if you run the risk of being traded to Columbus or somewhere 5 minutes later.

Yeah, it was more wishful thinking. It seems like every year there's some other player that gets screwed over in Vegas, or leaves unhappy like Marchessault, so dare to dream...

 

[Oilhawks]

Yeah, it was more wishful thinking. It seems like every year there's some other player that gets screwed over in Vegas, or leaves unhappy like Marchessault, so dare to dream...

I think it’s possible, but will have to wait until they bottom out in the standings. Even then, the above mentioned “advantages” will still attract good players, but it might not be enough if the team sucks otherwise

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Yeah, it was more wishful thinking. It seems like every year there's some other player that gets screwed over in Vegas, or leaves unhappy like Marchessault, so dare to dream...

Well they are still a good team. If that changes they might well be like San Jose or Anaheim before long.

 

[Soundwave]

I wish this were true, but the weather, atmosphere, facilities, no state tax will still attract many players.

Even if you run the risk of being traded to Columbus or somewhere 5 minutes later.

Don't forget the non-stop access to hookers, strippers, and drugs, lol.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Don't forget the non-stop access to hookers, strippers, and drugs, lol.

Moonlight Bunny Ranch ftw!

 

[McAsuno]

Moonlight Bunny Ranch ftw!

Mark Stone's gonna slip from getting off their bed and get sent straight to LTIR for a bruised foot.

 

[Soli]

 

[McAsuno]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837578599668634088

 

[Mr Kot]

Damn I'm loving these hires, with maybe Kassian being a question mark. But who knows, he may surprise us.

 

[MessierII]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837578599668634088

Pro scouting was one thing I felt Holland improved here but amateur scouting I felt was better under Chiarelli. If only we had a guy who could legitimately balance both.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Vegas has to hit a point where players just won't want to sign there.

Because they now realize that the team does not care for them and they now know full well they will show you no loyalty

 

[Jumptheshark]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837578599668634088

Interesting move with Rychel. He spent 6 years scouting for Arizona from 2000 to 2006 and well you can take a look at their drafting. He then moved onto running the Windsor spitfires for 13 years before joining the oilers 2 years ago. Will be interesting how he does things

 

[Jumptheshark]

Erik Ekenz is video and analytics. When I see analytics alone I get annoyed. Video before means he has some idea that with analytics you need to back it up with video evendence.

Dominik Zrim co-founded Capfriendly. He has worked for the Hawks and Sharks after founding capfriendly. before hockey he worked for Bell Canada for 14 years

No idea about David Avenochko

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Moved. Please delete

 

[Soundwave]

lol, I just imagine Holland googling "what is cap management?". Anyways good to see they are beefing up staff in these areas, better late than never.

 

[iCanada]

I wish this were true, but the weather, atmosphere, facilities, no state tax will still attract many players.

Even if you run the risk of being traded to Columbus or somewhere 5 minutes later.

Is the weather actually a plus to players?

If you stand in the same place to long your shoes start to melt into the pavement.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Don't forget the non-stop access to hookers, strippers, and drugs, lol.

It's only a matter of time before someone from that organization finds themselves compromised. And those players and staff better keep close tabs on their families. It's sleazy but a constant reality.

 

[Soundwave]

It's only a matter of time before someone from that organization finds themselves compromised. And those players and staff better keep close tabs on their families. It's sleazy but a constant reality.

I mean lets be honest, a lot of these guys have women on the side and even women in different cities, I knew a girl who was a "Instagram/fitness model" who would hook up with a really high profile NHL player from a different team (not the Oilers) every time his team came into Calgary, he would give her a heads up he was coming.

It's just much easier to do that in Vegas, you can just go to any top club and get introduced to some "working professionals".

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

He 1000% got handed a dufflebag full of money by the Oilers

Canada Day Jackson goes and loads up his position

Canada Day afternoon-"Kane will be on long term LTIR"-media

"I had no idea I was gonna do surgery"- It took me the whole summer to decide" - Kane


It's so obvious

Yeah I guess either that or not wanting Draisaitl to have another season with bottom-6 wingers like McLeod and Foegele

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

Don't forget the non-stop access to hookers, strippers, and drugs, lol.

Believe it or not most big cities can claim this convenience.

 

[Fourier]

I wish this were true, but the weather, atmosphere, facilities, no state tax will still attract many players.

Even if you run the risk of being traded to Columbus or somewhere 5 minutes later.

As soon as they stop winning I think you will see top players baulking at going there. They were handed a great hand to play off of the expansion draft. But their time seems to be nearing an end to me. Their core is aging and they have started to really build a reputation for dealing with players the wrong way. The way they handled Marchessault was another red flag. A key will be what they do with Theodore who has been their best defenseman for several years on a great team friendly contract. Do they reward him for his play or toss him aside for the next shiny toy. My guess is the latter and that will be one more step in their demise.

Because of the things you say I think they will always be able to attract FA's but I am not sure if they will be the top dogs like a prime AP at a discount.

 

[Soli]