Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread: Help Wanted

[bzur]

Yeah but maybe it’s not just the players. The organization and coaching staff aren’t putting these guys in good situations.

Theres too much over reliance on the big guns.

In an alternative timeline, wouldn’t surprise me to see Henrique put up 15G on Winnipeg or Columbus.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see JSkinner put up 15-20G with Toronto.

Something in the water or something.

I've been thinking about this lately. Guys who have proven offensive talent seem to come here and lose it. I imagine things like only getting the last 20 seconds of a power play every other game on the second unit doesn't help confidence, nor when you're always playing with different linemates because no one can play with McDavid..

 

[McAsuno]

Joking aside, Pickard is a great deal for the team at 1.0M per season.

Unfortunately we need a good starting goalie and that's neither of these 2 sadly.

 

[MoontoScott]

Instead of being purposely obtuse, you could address what the poster was really asking: “how you do you know it’s McDavid that asked for the trade”

Way to stir up shit and act like it’s nothing. Lmao

No way did Mc-D ask for a trade. Whoever said that--it's just pure speculation.

 

[McAsuno]

Bob again mentioning that there has/will be size added to the team lol zzzz

 

[FlameChampion]

I've been thinking about this lately. Guys who have proven offensive talent seem to come here and lose it. I imagine things like only getting the last 20 seconds of a power play every other game on the second unit doesn't help confidence, nor when you're always playing with different linemates because no one can play with McDavid..

Yeah they also don’t get put in situations like open nets etc.

When the team needs a goal and is trailing, minutes get cut etc.

Probably fewer ozone opposites etc

 

[McDoused]

Bob again mentioning that there has/will be size added to the team lol zzzz

Give me Jordan Greenway and Jamie Oleksiak

 

[Bumblebee Man]

And then the team proceeded to give away a bunch of productive players, including some of the young talent that was critical in helping us get there only to bring in 30+ year olds who can barely get by.

And it took McDavid having an all time playoffs to get there. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Followed up the playoffs as one of the NHL's current best teams and cup favorites...all with McDavid himself realizing the team around him is still winning despite him being subpar for his standards

So what is McD whining about exactly according to you?

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Bob again mentioning that there has/will be size added to the team lol zzzz

Ya but Bob is always beating the size drum.

 

[McAsuno]

Give me Jordan Greenway and Jamie Oleksiak

Imagine the awkwardness if Greenway comes here and greets his teammates.
Hey Nurse, remember me? I'm the one who chirped you "you make 9 million and don't do shit" years ago

 

[Ritchie Valens]

I don’t even care if the TDL isn’t for several days, I’m already sour.

Zito, Sakic, Guérin and Bowman in order:

 

[foshizzle]

If I'm McDavid- I'm not signing an extension. This team and organization aren't serious about winning. Oilers scream 1st round exit. The front office is a joke compared to other teams. What upsets me the most is we have the 2 best players in the planet...and we still can't build a team around them

 

[Tarus]

Bob again mentioning that there has/will be size added to the team lol zzzz

Krieder has been on the block all year

I wish of course, it's probably going to be some bottom sixer along the lines of what we've been hearing for a couple of weeks now.

 

[belair]

I still think we spend the LTI and throw someone else on it if Kane pushes his way back onto the roster.

 

[McAsuno]

Ya but Bob is always beating the size drum.

Thing is, he's mentioning the same shit Rishaug tweeted earlier in the day or how @Whoshattenkirkshoes source mentioned a couple days ago.

Just seems inevitable that a bottom 6 size grit guy is gonna be added from now to Friday.

 

[Oilslick941611]

lol.

If Connor demanded a trade while the team was in first place in the division, despite him having a pedestrian season by his standards, coming off a game 7 finals loss, then he can get leave.

Everyone around here is forgetting that this season was going very well until the last small stretch, and a huge reason that the team is in that stretch is because McDavid himself is slumping. Things are not nearly as bad as they seem.

100%

IF this is the case, and i dont believe it is for one second, I dont think McDavid would do this, But if it was the case 100% Drai dug in and is putting together agreat season while McDavid hasn't looked the same since November 2023. So if he did demand a trade, f*** him. Again, i dont believe it though

If anyone did demand a trade its probably Jeff Skinner or Kane. Skinners been f***ed around with here and its clear Knob doesn't like him, Kane seems to have an issue with how the Oilers are playing his medical issues, so on top of all that, it makes most sense to me that it was Kane, which honestly, he can go as far im concerned, him being at the inauguration left a sour taste in my mouth regarding him personally.

 

[McDNicks17]

Oh great, here comes the annual need moar hits moar grit moar size before trade deadline.

Little Matt Savoie bullied a big defenseman and set up a goal. They need that. Not hits.

#FreeSavoie

 

[Canovin]

I still think we spend the LTI and throw someone else on it if Kane pushes his way back onto the roster.

Hey Arvid, we don't want to trade you. We just need you to go on LTIR

 

[Oilhawks]

Sure maybe he decides to let them know he’s not resigning in the summer but a mid season trade request before a playoff run is ridiculous.

Dude is just being a doomer

 

[Bumblebee Man]

Krieder has been on the block all year

I wish of course, it's probably going to be some bottom sixer along the lines of what we've been hearing for a couple of weeks now.

Kreider is Teddy "Tugboat" Purcell with speed. He's not the size they need

 

[McAsuno]

Little Matt Savoie bullied a big defenseman and set up a goal. They need that. Not hits.

#FreeSavoie

Would help if they didn't keep him scratched. Kid deserves to play and have proper minutes. Knoblauch has been rather awful with the lines and minutes.

 

[Messrules11]

Instead of being purposely obtuse, you could address what the poster was really asking: “how you do you know it’s McDavid that asked for the trade”

Way to stir up shit and act like it’s nothing. Lmao

We should all hope it was S Skinner asking for the trade, maybe Drai’s evil glare did the trick.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

We should all hope it was S Skinner asking for the trade, maybe Drai’s evil glare did the trick.

Bring on Dustin Schwartz's next project: Petr Mrazek!

 

[McAsuno]

We should all hope it was S Skinner asking for the trade, maybe Drai’s evil glare did the trick.

Nah.
Knowing mustache, he probably looked for a book or podcast on how to deal with people giving him a glare so he can use it as 'motivation' to feel good about himself.

 

[GM BoJack]

I still think we spend the LTI and throw someone else on it if Kane pushes his way back onto the roster.

Where are we going to find someone with a lacerated spleen??

 

[McAsuno]

Friedman: Full no move clauses for both Arvidsson and Henrique.
Kane wants to prove he can play, to be valuable, to compete for the Stanley cup. Not sure what the doctors have said, no exact details. Disagreements between both the team and Kane on the timeline for when he plays. Teams looking around for all of their options to open room for capspace.

Bob: Even if the Oilers want to pull a VGK LTIR, Kane would have to be okay with it also.
Extra cap space/Dollar in-Dollar out has to do with Kane.