Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | The Oilers Biggest Roster Need Is?

[Mr Positive]

I have a feeling he's gonna be the next Devon toews given away for practically or in this case nothing.

If so, Columbus still likely has to trade him. They are a bad team and he's impending UFA

 

[SupremeTeam16]

C-Bus bought flexibility with the Fabbro waiver claim.

Only way I might see the Oil being in on Jiricek is in a two fer deal with Provorov. Pay the price to secure their D upgrade with a veteran expiring deal along with a pedigree quality future player. Flip the 1st round C-Bus is reported looking for Provorov and package Akey and second round pick(s) for a closer to NHL ready Jiricek.

Though I think C-Bus will get better offers for Jiricek if they decide to move off him. They likely also want NHL ready return vs lottery tickets.

I don’t think the Oilers have the assets to pull off a two fer and I think Waddell knows he’s better off dealing those two individually.

I could see Provorov on his own being a potential Oilers deadline target. Someone they should have their eye on at least.

 

[jukon]

Jiricek would be so ridiculously dumb for the Oilers, that's why it's a valid rumor.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I don’t think the Oilers have the assets to pull off a two fer and I think Waddell knows he’s better off dealing those two individually.

I could see Provorov on his own being a potential Oilers deadline target. Someone they should have their eye on at least.

Indirectly kind of my point. Jiricek won't be given away despite the hope. He's also not an ideal fit for Edmonton who need to upgrade the current D. Provorov who I view as a realistic target and a real good fit is a tough buy as an expiring contract which the Oilers can't afford to do if he is a one and done acquisition (though premature to define him as such).

A long shot, low likelihood scenario is how I should have more clearly articulated in my post. However if as reported Donny Wad is targeting a 1st for Provorov this is the chat I'd float with him.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Kane won't be back till the playoffs Imo

He was said to be back by New Years or early New Years

 

[Scrapin Ice]

I have a feeling he's gonna be the next Devon toews given away for practically or in this case nothing.

You think he will able to match Toews defensively. Perhaps your chasing the wrong elephant there.

 

[Mr Kot]

David, Yer a Czech

 

[Mr Positive]

You think he will able to match Toews defensively. Perhaps your chasing the wrong elephant there.

They say he's been getting better and better in Columbus. He's a big plus player and isn't sheltered. By the deadline he might be the big prize

 

[McAsuno]

 

[GhostfaceWu]

You think he will able to match Toews defensively. Perhaps your chasing the wrong elephant there.

No, I don't think he'll match Toews but he'll be a top four defenseman who will break out after being had for much less than what he winds up playing to value wise in the future.

 

[McDNicks17]

I have a feeling he's gonna be the next Devon toews given away for practically or in this case nothing.

Fabbro has a 30% DFF with CBJ so far against elite comp. Toews is on another planet defensively.

 

[Mr Positive]

Fabbro has a 30% DFF with CBJ so far against elite comp. Toews is on another planet defensively.

Yes but Toews never had to play on a team at the bottom of the standings. He gets to play with the Avs' top players. We'll see how he does from now until the deadline, and how he looks on a contender if he's traded

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

Connor Murphy is a potential trade target apparently. He has another yr on his contract with Chicago. Imo, he's the most important player on their team not named Bedard. He's the only dman on the team with a positive +/-, which I always find quite impressive, on a basement team. He's a prized target for many GM's. At 31, he's right in his prime and perfect for the win-now window. He's an RD, and the absolute perfect partner for Nurse. Give Darnell a partner like Connor Murphy, and watch Doc take off

But the #1 priority is a starting goaltender, hands down. Stuart Skinner is a back-up, we need someone like Blackwood, Binnington, heck, even old man Fleury would be an upgrade in net. Almost any starting experienced goaltender in the league would immediately this team

 

[Scrapin Ice]

Connor Murphy is a potential trade target apparently. He has another yr on his contract with Chicago. Imo, he's the most important player on their team not named Bedard. He's the only dman on the team with a positive +/-, which I always find quite impressive, on a basement team. He's a prized target for many GM's. At 31, he's right in his prime and perfect for the win-now window. He's an RD, and the

Connor is coming up to the end of his prime though he would probably be highly motivated this year and next with a trade if we aren't on his 10 team no trade.
Chicago isnt likely as highly motivated by draft capital as some others as they will have a high first and a later 1st plus 2 seconds as well. Connor really doesn't fit Chicago's window either.
But he likely gets the job done for a couple of years. What would you pay for him? Do you want Chicago to retain?
Further fixing your D might be a better option than a high end starter. Yes you need someone the management will trust more than Pickard. You do need someone that could go 2 and 2 with Stuart.

 

[Scrapin Ice]

I'm awake can't sleep.
Quite a few people here talking shite. I'm going to talk some shite too. Fun but stupid stuff.
You know like some guy thinking Fabby is the second coming of Devon Toews AND believing it.
And a few others thinking we should spend the assets for a Provorov we can't afford.

So Fantasy 1

Beau Akey
2nd '25
Troy Stecher
Arvidsson

for

Brandon Carlo (40% retained)
Mikey DiPietro
Beecher

If your loony enough to stay tuned will dream up another ridiculous HOCKEY trade.

Wouldn't Carlo skate the shoes off Nurse, cover his ace, and can headman the puck and feed Nurse in the ozone. Look maw No Hands.
Dipietro (doesn't the name give you the willys), is almost ready, might be a starter by years end--notice Pickard is not in the above trade.)
Beecher possession man, very average hands, but excellent defensively is a 4th line cycler with size and moxy. Can go to boards and battle and can hammer the puck. As far as vision well he can probably see twenty feet or so.

Boston in as little as 4 weeks may throw in the towel and tank hard. They need the top line game breaking centre to feed Pasta. There is one that fits their mold in the top 6 or 7 of the '25 draft. And as luck would have it maybe ready in as little as a year. Another Ruski; Jeremey might just poop himself. Harry Sinden is still there somewhere too. Also they don't have a D in their system with the offensive upside of an Akey.
Just think 2 summers and a year in the A and both Ryabkin and Akey might be ready to contribute in the show.

 

[Heavy Dee]

Get a damn goalie.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Get a damn goalie.

how the heck is this calculated?

 

[OilerTitanFan]

Canucks desperate to get a forward with Boesser and Miller out. How about we help them out? Kapanen who we got for nothing for a second round pick?

 

[jukon]

how the heck is this calculated?

I dunno. Maybe Money Pucks deserve to win meter?

 

[Canovin]

If we can get Jiricek for penny on the dollar, you do it. Not moving O'Reilly, Savoie, Akey for him tho.

 

[Scrapin Ice]

Canucks desperate to get a forward with Boesser and Miller out. How about we help them out? Kapanen who we got for nothing for a second round pick?

LOL. Maybe J Skinner would waive his NMC for the opportunity. Lets Scratch Skinner now for 4 or 5 games to make the situation more maleable. Well take back future considerations.

If we can get Jiricek for penny on the dollar, you do it. Not moving O'Reilly, Savoie, Akey for him tho.

Someone will pay for that vision and believe they have a skating coach that will help.

 

[jukon]

If we can get Jiricek for penny on the dollar, you do it. Not moving O'Reilly, Savoie, Akey for him tho.

TBH Akey is almost untouchable for me. You don't give up on RHD with top 4 potential.

 

[Canovin]

LOL. Maybe J Skinner would waive his NMC for the opportunity. Lets Scratch Skinner now for 4 or 5 games to make the situation more maleable. Well take back future considerations.


Someone will pay for that vision and believe they have a skating coach that will help.

I really like Jiricek at the draft. I've said he was going to be the best player in the draft. Still lots of time for that but the most I would move is a 2nd and one of our lower tier prospects for him and Jeff Skinner if Columbus is interested. Or 2028 1st or something

TBH Akey is almost untouchable for me. You don't give up on RHD with top 4 potential.

I agree. I rank him #1 on our list

 

[Scrapin Ice]

I really like Jiricek at the draft. I've said he was going to be the best player in the draft. Still lots of time for that but the most I would move is a 2nd and one of our lower tier prospects for him and Jeff Skinner if Columbus is interested. Or 2028 1st or something


I agree. I rank him #1 on our list

If you want even a shot at Jiricek you will likely have to offer Akey AND a second.
Its very easy to see Akey's upside; its much harder to see his downside but i suggest you look harder. You see alot of these guys in junior B and then when asked to take more responsibility start to stall or flake out. Only a few make it through keeping there high end offensive game. Others make it by adapting.

 

[iCanada]

how the heck is this calculated?

Based on expected goals and possession metrics.

To be fair to Skinner, the offense hasn't converted their xGF to GF well either. But I trust this forward group to start scoring more than I trust Skinner.

That's not really a knock on Skinner - more an inherent and implicit trust in McDrai and recognizing we have 3 top6 quality wings injured and Nuge playing line dog shit.