Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | Post Draft, Pre Free Agent Frenzy

[bellagiobob]

Firefox with uBlock Origin works just fine for me.

Same for me, but use Brave for mobile.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

What did Washington realistically have to sell though? The Caps essentially traded for players that are more valuable than the ones they already had.

They really, really should not have traded for PLD for starters.

 

[Hollywood55]

I'm glad the oilers didn't overpay for some of these crazy contracts.

 

[Thomas Tatar]

seems Swedes like playing in Canada more than Canadians. They are the true Canadians.

 

[CycloneSweep]

I'm glad the oilers didn't overpay for some of these crazy contracts.

So many buyout worth contracts signed today.

 

[Tarus]

6 m for Tafoli is insane .

The 25 - 35 goal guys(Toffoli, Debrusk, Monahan, Marchenssault etc) are all getting 5.5 - 6.5 mill. Looks like it's just the going rate for that type of goal scoring production this year.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

If Supremteam is to be believed London Ont own Josh Brown is that Toronto area impact player.

I never said he’s going to be a big impact player, I’m saying he’s a great fit for the #6-7 big, physical defender role we need on our team.

I think mid next season people around here will be talking about how they’re happy to have him on the team. Carbon copy of Desharnais as a player but with more experience and likely coming cheaper.

 

[ZJuice]

Out of curiosity, how would you react if I gave you $100 dollars just out of the kindness of my heart?

I would place it into PFMN.TO which I discovered last night. Seems like a good EFT

 

[Stealth1616]

Ya

You would also think at this point in his career Henrique wants to win, I can't see him signing in Anaheim unless it's on a 1 year deal with the intent of a trade at the deadline again.

I fully expect him to sign with a contender on a 2-3 year deal though

Nick Bjugstad was all pumped to win as well.

These players always say that in the media but let’s not pretend that’s the only thing they think about. Reality is the family aspect is probably the biggest factor.

Maybe there is a team out there that balances that both for Henrique, but guess it’s wait and see

 

[CupofOil]

I won’t show you the fancies cause you don’t care. My opinion is based on what I have heard from Ottawa and Arizona fans and the few games I’ve seen him play.
That all points to a bad player.
And yes most players have bad analytics on bad teams. But usually a team with a bad defense playing a guy as their, that player is probably not all that great or they would be playing more.

At the end of the day he is a #7 d who won’t be playing much. Not the end of the world.

But how dare I say anything negative about him.

The issue is that you make sweeping (cyclonesweeping) statements about players based on like second and third hand knowledge. You say he's bad and that's that based on what some other people say. Maybe he is, I don't know and neither do you based on viewings.

In any event, it's a nothingburger contract and hopefully the Oilers don't plan on going into the playoffs with this defense which is all I really care about.

 

[Paralyzer]

I'm glad the oilers didn't overpay for some of these crazy contracts.

What do you mean? Did you miss the discussion how we overpaid on Josh Brown? gotta get our panties in a bunch over 1M for 3 years.

 

[Old Boys Club]

So if they even are considering moving Ceci, who would replace him? Carrier, Schmidt, Brodie are the only notable d men left. As much as I want him gone, I just don't see it unfortunately.

 

[Stealth1616]

Ya

You would also think at this point in his career Henrique wants to win, I can't see him signing in Anaheim unless it's on a 1 year deal with the intent of a trade at the deadline again.

I fully expect him to sign with a contender on a 2-3 year deal though

Nick Bjugstad was all pumped to win as well.

These players always say that in the media but let’s not pretend that’s the only thing they think about. Reality is the family aspect is probably the biggest factor.

Maybe there is a team out there that balances that both for Henrique, but guess it’s wait and see

 

[oXo Cube]

I'll say this as my glass half full take:

The Oilers are being careful with their money like a team that knows it's 2C is about to be making 8 figures.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

So if they even are considering moving Ceci, who would replace him? Carrier, Schmidt, Brodie are the only notable d men left.

Pretty sure Carrier is gone already.

 

[bucks_oil]

Henrique is probably still asking for his wife’s permission to stay in Edmonton

Next time I come for a game 6 you guys are going to need to arrange me a tour of the nicer neighborhoods.. jus tin case I ever get offered the GM job I so richly deserve. The (very) long drive from the airport to Ice District likely doesn't sell the city's best assets (though I did enjoy seeing a few mountain bikers getting started near the Mill. Creek Ravine? (I'm guessing here)

 

[VainGretzky]

I'm fine with Kane wanting to stay we gave him a NMC Oilers should honor it , he is still goof for 25 goals if healthy and does that with minimum PP time

 

[CycloneSweep]

I never said he’s going to be a big impact player, I’m saying he’s a great fit for the #6-7 big, physical defender role we need on our team.

I think mid next season people around here will be talking about how they’re happy to have him on the team. Carbon copy of Desharnais as a player but with more experience and likely coming cheaper.

Hey if people can misinterpret what I say to poke fun at me I can absolutely do it back.
He is a big physical defender , doesn’t pk much. More experience but less strong defensively than Desharnais. He will be ok in a limited role especially against some of the bottom teams to help rest guys.
People expecting him to play full time on the bottom pairing will be dissapointed as he didn’t even do that in Arizona this year.

 

[foshizzle]

Man Campbell for league min huh.

I mean that is as low risk as it gets. Props to him if he figures it out in Detroit.

I have a feeling he will

 

[SwedishFire]

We got an Ekholm recruitment... still waiting on McD,Hyman to lure a Toronto area impact player..

Call JSkinner already Connor

Last time it didnt really went that well... Campbell 5 years..

 

[Thomas Tatar]

I am pleased we aren’t throwing money out the window like other teams. But I’m disappointed we can’t move out cap like some rumours have suggested we wanted to do.

I'll say this as my glass half full take:

The Oilers are being careful with their money like a team that knows it's 2C is about to be making 8 figures.

 

[Hollywood55]

Where's the Arvidsson interview?

 

[belair]

This is an expansion team in need of culture setters. With utility. A very good bridge for their young talent to grow around and learn from. Versatility, strength and developing depth through the middle of the ice is a solid investment.

I'll always agree with that. But it's the ticket and the potential offensive regression I see when I look at it.

I do understand that Gourde is riding off into the sunset after next season, but this contract suggests Stephenson is a top six guy for them long-term. I don't like that projection for them knowing that he's not going to have the same kind of support in Seattle.

 

[Ibanez]

I'm fine with Kane wanting to stay we gave him a NMC Oilers should honor it , he is still goof for 25 goals if healthy and does that with minimum PP time

Healthy Kane is still a good player. I think it’s fair to see what he does this year and then go from there.

Arvi drai kane is a pretty good line.

 

[MoontoScott]

Meh on signing 1M depth players. Hope they sign a whole whack of em, and that a few work out. Bury the ones that don't.

So far, the Oilers have been fairly restrained in terms of 2024 free agency spending and I give them credit for it.

Some of these salaries around the league are absolutely ludicrous--both in terms of annual salary and length of term. So many teams competing for talent and of course if Bettman had his way he'd put another franchise in Jackson Mississippi or Boise Idaho.

The Campbell buyout at less than 2% of the annual cap starts to sound like financial genius compared to some of what I have seen today.