Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | Savoie Gets an Audition With the Trade Deadline Looming

[Mr Positive]

I assume you saw the 2nd tweet, he's fine.

Ah, so we shall see.

I don't see an alternative explanation to why else they'd get Husso unless they plan on flipping Gibson, or Dostal I guess.

The rumor was Gibson wants Oilers or Canes. But maybe a different suitor shows up. It really seems like us though

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Team USA >>> Florida's team last year.

Team Canada’s defense >>> Oilers defense last year

 

[McTonyBrar]

Frank cares more about how many hot dogs he has per hour.

You don’t just take on a 3.6 mill contract to make your friggin AHL team better. Husso is going to be their back up next season. Which is so obvious

 

[Soundwave]

Especially for a team with an internal cap.

It's not even like Calle Clang is like their defacto no.1 in the AHL, he splits starts with Dansk and both guys are sub .900. It's not that hard to find a .900 AHL goalie for a few weeks, they settled on acquiring a 3+ million dollar NHL goalie to start a few AHL games? lol.

 

[McShogun99]

Seravalli says Oilers are walking on eggshells because they don’t know if Kane is back before or after the deadline and they will have a better understanding by March 1st. Bowman how could you not know the status of one of your good players

I’m sure he does but he’s letting the media create drama about Kane’s return. I’m pretty sure Kane wants to win and wants the team to have the best shot possible.

 

[Soundwave]

Seravalli says Oilers are walking on eggshells because they don’t know if Kane is back before or after the deadline and they will have a better understanding by March 1st. Bowman how could you not know the status of one of your good players

This sounds like an insider who's saying exactly what the Oilers are feeding him, lol.

 

[brentashton]

That may have been a typo lol

I think the poster meant Leason.

 

[McDoused]

Especially for a team with an internal cap.

They want to be above the cap floor.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

They want to be above the cap floor.

There are better ways than that IMO.

 

[Soundwave]

They want to be above the cap floor.

It's not really relevant to this year though ... unless Gibson going out puts them under the cap floor. Which actually also makes sense.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

There are better ways than that IMO.

Probably, but this solves their not wanting their AHL starter up, they get to see if there's anything to the player and Verbeek does a solid for Yzerman.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

It's not really relevant to this year though ... unless Gibson going out puts them under the cap floor. Which actually also makes sense.

Dostal makes only $812K this season.

 

[Soundwave]

Yeah I'm just looking at capwages, if you remove Gibson's salary it looks like the Ducks would be under the cap floor at 62 million (65 mill is the cap floor I believe).

Now if you add Husso to the NHL roster and remove Gibson, guess what happens? They go just over 65 million. Interesting coincidence that his salary would be just enough to keep them over the cap floor.

 

[Mr Positive]

Yeah I'm just looking at capwages, if you remove Gibson's salary it looks like the Ducks would be under the cap floor at 62 million (65 mill is the cap floor I believe).

Now if you add Husso to the NHL roster and remove Gibson, guess what happens? They go just over 65 million. Interesting coincidence that his salary would be just enough to keep them over the cap floor.

Well that could be just so that they could make a Gibson trade if they wanted to, with no restrictions or cap retention.

It also makes sense that they just want to load up their AHL team. They have cap to burn

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Yeah I'm just looking at capwages, if you remove Gibson's salary it looks like the Ducks would be under the cap floor at 62 million (65 mill is the cap floor I believe).

Now if you add Husso to the NHL roster and remove Gibson, guess what happens? They go just over 65 million. Interesting coincidence that his salary would be just enough to keep them over the cap floor.

If they didn't have an internal cap they would be wise to weaponize their cap space.

 

[Soundwave]

Well that could be just so that they could make a Gibson trade if they wanted to, with no restrictions or cap retention.

It also makes sense that they just want to load up their AHL team. They have cap to burn

Bingo. The AHL theory I don't really buy, AHL goalies who can hold a .898 are a dime a dozen, there's plenty that could be had for nothing at peanuts salary (hello there 2 time Stanley Cup winner Matt Murray).

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

No you won’t. He’s basically another Skinner

It's an interesting situation with these two goalies. They are from opposite ends of the spectrum where Gibson was an elite pedigree draft pick who elevated into a quality starting goalie within a winning organization and faded when their window died out and some injuries impacted his play. There's still a pretty good package there though with questions. Binnington is tough as a two dollar steak mid level prospect who climbed out of primordial minor pro ooze when injury opened an opportunity and then slammed the door for a Cup win and perennial #1 starter. Good athleticism as well, I'd say elite mental strength and resiliency with recency bias (and results of) with Four Nations Tournament.

Surprised no one has referenced The Athletic Goaltender Rankings article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6048097/2025/01/13/nhl-goalies-2025-tiers-rankings/

Binnington is rated 12th best NHL goaltender.
Skinner's at 13
Gibson's is in an 18th tie

The move is a 1A/B Tandem that upgrades the goaltending with a quality veteran running mate (a Jack Campbell that can play) while not prematurely throwing away a developing, homegrown guy. Having a quality veteran guy also overlapping Skinner's free agency year is also a good thing.

Critical factor is asset cost for acquisition and retention. Likely more, maybe way more for Binnington.

 

[hockeyguy0022]

Remember Thursday when I said everything the conversation is about here now... and I got mocked for continuing to point out the weak D and goaltending. Now the entire conversation is about exactly that lol. You guys are funny.

Scary part is... even a Luke Schenn D man isn't cheap anymore.

Gibson probably the best bet. Vladar not a bad option with more consistent playing time he would have better numbers IMO. (not that the flames would trade).

Maybe like an Andersen, or Quick, old but could be steady? only need 1/3 of a season and a playoffs out of him.

Binnington is going to let 1-2 soft ones in, but can also perform in crunch time/big games at an elite level. You just have to 100% know you need to score 3 to win, and don't get down when they go in. He's not an all game showstopper.

 

[McFlash97]

If we're banking our hopes on an aging Kane to return from a year long injury to help us get back to the finals.... were done for as an organization.

 

[Senor Catface]

Remember Thursday when I said everything the conversation is about here now... and I got mocked for continuing to point out the weak D and goaltending. Now the entire conversation is about exactly that lol. You guys are funny.

Scary part is... even a Luke Schenn D man isn't cheap anymore.

Gibson probably the best bet. Vladar not a bad option with more consistent playing time he would have better numbers IMO. (not that the flames would trade).

Maybe like an Andersen, or Quick, old but could be steady? only need 1/3 of a season and a playoffs out of him.

Binnington is going to let 1-2 soft ones in, but can also perform in crunch time/big games at an elite level. You just have to 100% know you need to score 3 to win, and don't get down when they go in. He's not an all game showstopper.

Or, not to be outlandish with crazy theories, but on a board with hundreds of people, it was probably some people agreeing, and some people disagreeing with you.

Not some wide shift in opinion.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Team Canada’s defense >>> Oilers defense last year

Their defense wasn't all that great outside of Makar by the final.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Frank cares more about how many hot dogs he has per hour.

You don’t just take on a 3.6 mill contract to make your friggin AHL team better. Husso is going to be their back up next season. Which is so obvious

When you factor games played, remaining and actual money owned it 1.1 and change.

Ducks were desperate for a new goalie on the farm and their guys have been injured and struggling

 

[Bryanbryoil]

When you factor games played, remaining and actual money owned it 1.1 and change.

Ducks were desperate for a new goalie on the farm and their guys have been injured and struggling

Can someone else remind me of a time that a team that has an internal cap went out and got a $3.6 million goalie for their AHL team? This isn't the 90's Rangers or Red Wings with unlimited bank roll.

 

[Soundwave]

Can someone else remind me of a time that a team that has an internal cap went out and got a $3.6 million goalie for their AHL team? This isn't the 90's Rangers or Red Wings with unlimited bank roll.

I don’t remember it ever happening even with big money teams lol.

When you factor games played, remaining and actual money owned it 1.1 and change.

Ducks were desperate for a new goalie on the farm and their guys have been injured and struggling

1.1 is a shit ton for a small handful of AHL games. You could get Matt Murray for like 1/4 that cost and he is a .933 in the AHL.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I don’t remember it ever happening even with big money teams lol.



1.1 is a shit ton for a small handful of AHL games. You could get Matt Murray for like 1/4 that cost and he is a .933 in the AHL.

I think you're right about the cap floor, I also think they want a look at the player and Verbeek wanted to do Yzerman a solid (though I think there's some handshake here about something we can't possibly know)