Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread: Help Wanted

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Thank god for that

Haha… doesn’t make what you said any less false.

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

Realistically, who are the moveable pieces on the team?

Our offseason for cap space

 

[BlackZer0]

Our offseason for cap space

20mil in cap space. Currently with 9 forwards, 4 dmen and 2 goalies signed for next season. This could change depending on TDL.

Bouchard and Emberson are taking half or more easily. That leaves under 10mil left. Team will need forward depth, RHD for Nurse (not cheap) and a goalie upgrade (not cheap).

That Nurse contract is really a big hindrance.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

No option for a top line defenseman.

I wouldn't write it off. I think the pressure is on and If one is available I could see it.

I think they know the bigger need is a top forward.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Accountable for what? The guy that brought the guy in is gone. If Kane comes back, it's par the course for his history of self-serving behavior. But you hope the guy has learned his lessons and recognizes that there's nothing to gain by pushing his way back into the lineup.

But if you want to be realistic. He was forced to sit in Game 7 of the Cup Finals in a series that he was deemed healthy. He might have a reason to hold a grudge if he's that petty.

Kane has two choices. Sit until playoffs or be traded.

Isn't there a good chance he is traded in the offseason anyways?

 

[McDrai]

I would be looking to trade Bouchard. There is a potential blockbuster trade waiting to be made with Buffalo.

Something around Bouchard + good prospect/pick (O’Reilly?) for Byram and Peterka would be interesting.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Is Jonathan Quick any good? Can he handle a work load or is he the back up to Skinner? I also thought Skinner doesn't play well when he is sitting?

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I would be looking to trade Bouchard. There is a potential blockbuster trade waiting to be made with Buffalo.

Something around Bouchard + good prospect/pick (O’Reilly?) for Byram and Peterka would be interesting.

Good for you, when I say it I get ripped a new one lol.

Bouchard is not going to be a top guy in this league, so depending on his AAV you have to trade him.

We won't trade Bouchard, but it's fun to theorize. (we'd get another good young piece back)

 

[McDrai]

Good for you, when I say it I get ripped a new one lol.

Bouchard Is not going to be a top guy in this league, so depending on his AAV you have to trade him.

We won't trade Bouchard, but it's fun to theorize. (we'd get another good young piece back)

Anyone who watches Oilers games can tell that Bouchard doesn’t have the hockey IQ to be the go to guy on a team. I’m frankly sick of his boneheaded decision making and feel like it would be a big mistake to pay him 10+ mil. We need to go in a different direction in my opinion.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I did mention before that are starting 6 Defensemen wouldn't change, but after this horrific road trip I'm starting to wonder that if we found a 5/6 guy to slap with Nurse that maybe Kulak and Klingberg would be the 3rd pair with Emberson fighting it out for some ice.