Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | Does Bowman Make His Mark on the Team Before Training Camp?

[McJadeddog]

Oilers have a list of players who might get waived and claimed now.

And it's not the guys you think. Ryan probably gets claimed. Perry likely gets claimed.

Both those guys can use the "claim me and I retire" trick, especially Perry as he doesn't need the money at all. Ryan still needs a NHL paycheck I would guess, so maybe not as easy for him.

 

[jeg]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence they moved Ceci, I’m almost certain they match Broberg.

Agree it Absolutely signals that were matching, makes no sense otherwise

 

[Oilslick941611]

IMO Askarov is still riding a lot of name recognition, his pro numbers in North America are not that impressive.

could say the same thing about Broberg!

and many here have no issue with paying him 4.5 and trading two vet D men to fit him at that price.

 

[LTIR]

Askarov For Rodrigue+ should help both clubs. Unlike Askarov Rodrigue would have no issues playing more in AHL.

 

[Arpeggio]

Askarov For Rodrigue+ should help both clubs. Unlike Askarov Rodrigue would have no issues playing more in AHL.

Are we certain that Askarov is better than Rodrigue?

 

[BarDownBobo]

I'm not sure what you are saying here. If we match the OS, you can't trade the player for a year. So how are we putting pressure on Armstrong? By demanding a different trade maybe that doesn't involve those players? Is that what you mean? I suppose you could say "I'll give you a 5th round pick for your 2nd pick or I'm matching on Holloway". I guess that is completely allowable.



That poster is talking about on ice save% obviously, lol

It’s more along the lines of “we’ll match unless you give us something more”, and then the execution of it would be that they don’t match and immediately trade St Louis their pick back for whatever other asset was negotiated. It’s not an official move but it’s similar to all the unofficial trades that happened with teams during the expansion draft.

 

[Canovin]

Are we certain that Askarov is better than Rodrigue?

If Stuart Skinner becomes too expensive. Askarov might be a nice option

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Fkn Trolls. That organization is trash ..

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825545016909103254

 

[ottawah]

IMO Askarov is still riding a lot of name recognition, his pro numbers in North America are not that impressive.

His numbers at that age in the AHL are really good. Top goaltender under 22 in the A.

I would not pay the price and ride Skinner at this point, but Askarov looks like the real deal.

 

[LTIR]

Are we certain that Askarov is better than Rodrigue?

Are we certain that Skinner is better than Pickard?

 

[Canovin]

I'm not sure what Askarov will become but imagine the Oilers with an elite goalie for once.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

IMO Askarov is still riding a lot of name recognition, his pro numbers in North America are not that impressive.

Lol what hr just put up back to back .911 seasons playing 40 games each season as a 20 and 21 year old. If that isn't impressive I don't know what is.

 

[North]

Are we certain that Skinner is better than Pickard?

Weird response to a valid question.

 

[gordonhught]

Heard this elsewhere, but it is a good point.

Look at all the Oilers action. This just goes to show how crap the prior GMs of the Oilers were.

JJ and Bowman (controversy aside) are making heads spin with these transactions. Fumbled the ball a bit perhaps (not signing these two RFAs earlier, although it seems that some attempt was made but the players held off) but I cannot remember an Oilers offseason like this before.

Maybe the summer of the 99 trade comes close.

Entertainment value is top notch.

 

[LTIR]

Weird response to a valid question.

Ask on mains if you think it's a valid question. Value wise Askarov and Rodrigue aren't close.

 

[Canovin]

Weird response to a valid question.

Valid response to a valid question.

 

[Fourier]

could say the same thing about Broberg!

and many here have no issue with paying him 4.5 and trading two vet D men to fit him at that price.

There is a big difference though in taking a shot on Broberg being able to play in your top 4 and giving $4M to a rookie goalie. Unless he beats out Skinner you are giving $4M of your cap space to a guy who would spend most of the season opening the gate at the bench.

 

[Canovin]

Ask on mains if you think it's a valid question. Value wise Askarov and Rodrigue aren't close.

Askarov's value is probably a 2nd and 3rd if I had to guess.

 

[Defsta]

One thing is sure with all these, Oilers have never been this fun to watch over the off-season.

 

[Arpeggio]

Lol what hr just put up back to back .911 seasons playing 40 games each season as a 20 and 21 year old. If that isn't impressive I don't know what is.

It's hard to keep track of sv% trends, is .911 elite in the AHL? I just don't see it as a priority for the Oilers when Rodrigue has been progressing well and is still young. The Oilers need to save what little trade assets they have for more impactful players imo.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Askarov's value is probably a 2nd and 3rd if I had to guess.

Well that seems to line up with what the Oilers will get ahold of shortly.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Nope, but it does not look like the full year. At that point the team is ~2.3M over the cap. That will not be easy to deal with.

Vegas would take care of it no problem, so would Tampa Bay.

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

Askarov is a stud, I’d definitely send them 2nd and 3rds if that’s what it takes. 2-3 years you won’t be able to trade for the guy.

 

[belair]

Fkn Trolls. That organization is trash ..

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825545016909103254

The Blues have eight months until they miss the playoffs for a third straight season.

 

[McDoused]

The sharks only had 4 more wins in the regular season than the oilers had in the playoffs.