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

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

The Devils are going to be good if Hughes can stay healthy

And Markstrom doesn't suck.

 

[FlameChampion]

The Devils are going to be good if Hughes can stay healthy

I think they need some size in their forward group though. I expect Keefe to do well there though.

 

[CupofOil]

Biggest win of a signing of them all.

All the freaking sunbelt teams.

They get Slavin, around the same age as Nurse a much better player than Nurse in a higher cap world, for $3M/yr less. It just seems really unfair. And yes I'm salty haha

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Brown & Henrique is probably asking 2.5+ million and terms.

EDIT: see that as well on Puckpedia for Brown. Good signing if true.

Janmark is probably exploring the UFA market before he signs.

As much as I love Janmark, I don't mind the idea of plugging Holloway in his spot on that third line.

Gives you the option to chase a legit top 6er and a 4th liner with size for above and below him.

Kane-McDavid-Hyman
RNH-Drai-Arvidsson
Holloway-_____-Brown
Comtois/Max Jones-type-McLoed-Lavoie


Getting Henrique back is near a must though, unless they've got the plan to target Wennberg or trade for someone like Laughton.

 

[Oilhawks]

I think they need some size in their forward group though. I expect Keefe to do well there though.

Yup. They get pushed around too easily. Could change this year

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

All the freaking sunbelt teams.

They get Slavin, around the same age as Nurse a much better player than Nurse in a higher cap world, for $3M/yr less. It just seems really unfair. And yes I'm salty haha

We're just so unused to good GMing around these parts. Here's hoping that Drai comes in under 10M but I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[FlameChampion]

As much as I love Janmark, I don't mind the idea of plugging Holloway in his spot on that third line.

Gives you the option to chase a legit top 6er and a 4th liner with size for above and below him.

Kane-McDavid-Hyman
RNH-Drai-Arvidsson
Holloway-_____-Brown
Comtois/Max Jones-type-McLoed-Lavoie


Getting Henrique back is near a must though, unless they've got the plan to target Wennberg or trade for someone like Laughton.

Janmark is a near perfect bottom 6 player though. Hopefully we get him at 1-1.25m

 

[Paralyzer]

Janmark is a near perfect bottom 6 player though. Hopefully we get him at 1-1.25m

If we are to believe Seravelli, I can see Janmark signed at 900k. He did say Janmark will sign for less to stay here.

 

[Oilhawks]

Janmark is a near perfect bottom 6 player though. Hopefully we get him at 1-1.25m

Yeah, and better to have the depth in case of injuries. They have to get Holloway his minutes but Janmark can bump someone out on the 4th line

 

[Fourier]

Who would you rather have playing with Draisaitl? Can you imagine Marchessault with McDavid? He would be the perfect complementary component for either.

I think you need to find a way to fit him on the books. Have McDrai reach out to him.

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The only way to fit Marchessault in would be to move both Kane and Ceci. He would be a great addition. I just don't see it as a practical option.

 

[FlameChampion]

The only way to fit Marchessault in would be to move both Kane and Ceci. He would be a great addition. I just don't see it as a practical option.

Hes had a late start to his career. I could see him wanting to be paid. I like the player a lot but I would be scared of the term with him.

 

[Fourier]

Puck Pedia has Brown signed at 1x1?

Edit:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807761981769908686

That would be fantastic.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

It's odd Puck Pedia has the Brown signing but no one else has mentioned it.

Yeah I'm waiting for someone else to report it

 

[Reginald Dunlop]

That would be fantastic.

Rishaug retweeted the puckpedia post so that's a good sign for what you're right would be a fantastic deal.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807753868039581743

Perry can GTFO

 

[Fourier]

You can't GM like that in Edmonton. Only a GM in an attractive destination can be as cutthroat as Vegas is.

I fully agree. Vegas has had as many misses as hits but have been bailed out by the fact that players have really wanted to go there. AP for example took less to go there than he could have gotten on the open market but now it seems he might be the next guy thrown to the wolves so that they can chase the next shinny toy.

As an aside, AP's game has gone downhill substantially. At $8.8M he is a major issue for them going forward. I suspect they will indeed work hard to get him out.

 

[La Bamba]

Perry can GTFO

I think he’d be good for 60 games in the regular season between the 3rd and 4th lines. If he’s at league minimum and has modest bonuses, I’d welcome him back

 

[FlameChampion]

I fully agree. Vegas has had as many misses as hits but have been bailed out by the fact that players have really wanted to go there. AP for example took less to go there than he could have gotten on the open market but now it seems he might be the next guy thrown to the wolves so that they can chase the next shinny toy.

As an aside, AP's game has gone downhill substantially. At $8.8M he is a major issue for them going forward. I suspect they will indeed work hard to get him out.

They will just trade him for Marner and be out of it like they always are lol

 

[Broberg Speed]

Just heard Brown signed 1 year @ 1M



nice

 

[smokersarejokers]

You can't GM like that in Edmonton. Only a GM in an attractive destination can be as cutthroat as Vegas is.

But you can still be a little firm. I feel like JJ isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers. Kenny was too nice, too player/agent friendly.

We have 2 of the best players in the world, the best fans, the best facilities. There should be enough incentive for people to come here.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I think he’d be good for 60 games in the regular season between the 3rd and 4th lines. If he’s at league minimum and has modest bonuses, I’d welcome him back

Idk he's slow and Obviously declining.

He's good for the room and Knobs is not afraid to scratch him, so whatever

 

[CycloneSweep]

Idk he's slow and Obviously declining.

He's good for the room and Knobs is not afraid to scratch him, so whatever

If he come for league min sure, but he isn’t worth more.

 

[Fourier]

That would be a ridiculously good deal for Carolina.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

This is not confirmed, but it sounds like Boston and Lindholm are a done deal

It also sounds like Oilers will be adding a top 6 winger for certain. Take guesses people

 

[Heavy Dee]

Just seen that Arvidsson and Ekholm share the same agent. That can only help. That is the guy Iam hoping for today.