Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | Oilers to sign Dermott, assign Philp, waive J. Brown, Caggiula, Lavoie, Rodrigue to minors.

[Duke74]

They’re probably going to recall Philp pretty quickly. It might just be a paper transaction to keep their options open before the season starts.

I'd rather Lavoie.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

They were every day players last year and we made game 7 of the Final

Both are a year older and both looked less than stellar in the postseason. Perry in particular.

 

[CupofOil]

I still hope that we trade him for a LD prospect with some draft pedigree. We could really use a boost on the farm this year and it would be nice to have somebody trying to push their way onto the roster.

I just don't see the fit for Lavoie here long-term.

How so? It's an old roster, two of their top 6 forwards (older guys also) are signed short term and the pipeline is pretty barren. How is Lavoie not a long term fit? I don't know if he's a future NHLer but there's certainly room for a big young forward who has proven scoring ability at the pro level.
This organization continues to not prioritize development, it's disappointing.

 

[McAsuno]

Lots of interesting players on waivers.
Ty Smith, Jakob Pelletier, Cal Foote, Reimer, etc.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

By signing Brown to a 3 year deal that can be fully buried in the minors we stopped the possibility that he is claimed when waived. It’s smart to do it this way as it allows us to have a vet in the AHL.

Been saying that since he was signed. I was being facetious. Both Brown and Stetcher were pre-purchasing trade deadline depth without blowing draft or trade collateral. Adding term to both are clear poison pills to mitigate waiver wire interest. I always expected Brown to shuttle between Edmonton and Bakersfield.

So much angst and outrage over a training camp organizational depth guy who they were auditioning throughout pre-season to see where he slots in.

 

[tiger_80]

I'd rather Lavoie.

The Oilers lavoie Perry obviously.

How so? It's an old roster, two of their top 6 forwards (older guys also) are signed short term and the pipeline is pretty barren. How is Lavoie not a long term fit? I don't know if he's a future NHLer but there's certainly room for a big young forward who has proven scoring ability to the pro level.
This organization continues to not prioritize development, it's disappointing.

Lavoie looks like Marc-Antoine Pouliot.

 

[LTIR]

How so? It's an old roster, two of their top 6 forwards (older guys also) are signed short term and the pipeline is pretty barren. How is Lavoie not a long term fit? I don't know if he's a future NHLer but there's certainly room for a big young forward who has proven scoring ability to the pro level.
This organization continues to not prioritize development, it's disappointing.

Agree, there will be room for guys like Savoie , Philps and Lavoie once vets like JSKINNER, Perry and Ryan move on

 

[Cloned]

I’d claim Reimer. I think he’s an upgrade on Pickard.

 

[McAsuno]

I’d claim Reimer. I think he’s an upgrade on Pickard.

I'd grab Jakob Pelletier just for a GFY to the flames lol.

 

[McDNicks17]

The Canucks trade Tucker Poolman and a 4th rounder for Brannstrom and then put him on waivers.

Weird.

 

[Cloned]

I'd grab Jakob Pelletier just for a GFY to the flames lol.

I don’t think he makes it past SJ.

 

[unicornBLOOD]

I respect that they sent Brown down. That sends a message that if you aren't ready to hit the ground running then gtfo. The problem is that whoever vouched for him needs to get their hand slapped.

i think we all wanted it, and weren't sure if we were gonna get it. His play in the preseason most definitely warranted it. But, even though it's 100 % off the cap in the minors, it still looks bad on management and every person who supported the 3 year signing. Very happy it happened, that signing was questioned on the day it was signed, it looks even worse now.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

I’d claim Reimer. I think he’s an upgrade on Pickard.

Same. He always looks great when we play him

 

[McAsuno]

I don’t think he makes it past SJ.

Yeah, I'm 100% certain he'll get claimed anyways. Reimer would be a decent option to grab for a backup too.

 

[McDNicks17]

Pelletier seems like a guy who would have been in Europe two years ago if he wasn't a former 1st rounder.

You don't see too many 5'9'' 170lbs 4th liners in the NHL.

 

[Oilhawks]

I'd grab Jakob Pelletier just for a GFY to the flames lol.

Yup. “Didn’t trade us Tanev but still beat his ass, here’s an extra ‘f*** you’”

 

[McTonyBrar]

If I was Edmonton, I'd pick up Brannstrom and not sign Dermott..

 

[Bryanbryoil]

i think we all wanted it, and weren't sure if we were gonna get it. His play in the preseason most definitely warranted it. But, even though it's 100 % off the cap in the minors, it still looks bad on management and every person who supported the 3 year signing. Very happy it happened, that signing was questioned on the day it was signed, it looks even worse now.

It's less than a month into his career here. It doesn't look good but seeing as it's a buryable deal it doesn't hurt us.

 

[Oilslick941611]

Both are a year older and both looked less than stellar in the postseason. Perry in particular.

technically not, they are 4 months older.

 

[LTIR]

I would take a chance on Ty Smith for a bit

 

[Oilslick941611]

If I was Edmonton, I'd pick up Brannstrom and not sign Dermott..

Branstrom was traded to Vancouver for the ghost of Poolman

edit: I see van waived him.


He sucks though. Stay away.

 

[McTonyBrar]

So apparently Bowman wasn’t high on Brown and he didn’t sign him obviously. The coaches were high on him and wanted to keep him. But the GM won that argument

 

[CycloneSweep]

I'd rather Lavoie.

Philp looked like twice the player Lavoie did.

 

[McDNicks17]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842993336501600537

 

[unicornBLOOD]

Surprised Dermott made it just because he seems to be a Stetcher clone. That said the team is valuing puck movement over size and physicality that can’t move a puck. A good thing when you have the 2 Ferraris up front driving the offence.


I think it's more to do with having a guy they believe is an NHL dman on the roster. Josh Brown does not look like an NHL dI man, and even though Stetcher and Dermott have similar skill sets and statures, at least they both look like they can play. Also, I'm sure the Oilers are hoping Emberson is a good fit with Nurse, therefore making the obvious rotattion/swap being Stetcher in/out for Dermott. The Condors have Kemp, Gleason, Dineen, Wanner, and now Brown. Those 5 have their own skillsets and limitations, Dermott is the safest bet at this point.