Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread: The "Well, we're waiting!!!" Edition with a sprinkle of "Don't believe his lies."

[Oilhawks]

Oh please Connor has repeatedly stated he signed 8 years and he plans to finish his 8 years.

Glad I can’t see whatever absolute trash post you’re responding to

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Oh please Connor has repeatedly stated he signed 8 years and he plans to finish his 8 years.

And just 8 years.

 

[WaitingForUser]

Glad I can’t see whatever absolute trash post you’re responding to

Just someone stating that the reason Holland hasn’t done anything is because this is Connors last year and he’s prepping a rebuild. You know the normal the sky is falling shit.

 

[Patch101]

Well, these are things that are in the realm of possibility and worthy of being discussed and those that aren’t. Campbell being traded by the TDL is literally 0% and not worth even pondering.

While the odds are low, I will disagree with that.

I never thought I'd see Pronger as an Oiler, and boom one day it happened.
Ask me back then the odds before that happened. Never say never.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Well this thread heating up again.

Relax people. Its all good.

2 losses and getting points against the Rangers and AV's two of the best teams in the league isn't the worst thing. A little less panic and less panic deal proposals.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

I think the telling tale in all this, is the amount of teams he's been on since then. Something's up with this guy, and more and more teams are finding out about it.

Its not unusual for players to move around. Look at Cody Ceci as an example.

 

[WaitingForUser]

And just 8 years.

That’s going to depend on the direction of the team the next 3 years. Time will tell:

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Well this thread heating up again.

Relax people. Its all good.

2 losses and getting points against the Rangers and AV's two of the best teams in the league isn't the worst thing. A little less panic and less panic deal proposals.

There’s a big difference between getting points against those teams and blowing three goal leads to both of them and losing.

 

[LTIR]

I keep reading trade offers for this guy with a bummed hip that guy with a bummed back some guys that are sick 24/7. Can holland trade for a player not applying for their old age pension or ready for the glue factory?

Kane scored 2 goals last game one just now against TML..
The guy with bummed hip would be our best forward at ES

 

[Stoneman89]

I'd buy this point of view if we didn't just see an AHL call up make a massive difference on the back end.

The Oil don't need to add world beaters** to find consistency, they need to trim the fat on offence, and actually dress a few guys that are above just "competent defensively".

(** Not saying I'm opposed to a Karlson, Orlov, or Chychrun.)


At the moment, hording expensive depth forwards and pure OFDs is what's hurting them. Just moving on from one (or two, or all three) of the 3 mil forwards and decide on just one pure OFD (So Bouchard) would help a ton.

Kane-McDavid-Hyman
McLeod-Drai-Yams
Kostin-RNH-Janmark
Holloway-Ryan-Lavoie/Foegele

Nurse-Ceci
Kulak-Bouchard
Broberg-Vinny

Just trimming the fat upfront and dropping to just one pure OFD has the roster looking far better and more balanced.

This is the point they need to get to - id'ing who is actually important to the roster - and then upgrade from there (looking at Yam's plus Bouchard/Ceci's spots).

We're going nowhere with that defence that's listed. At least 3 guys punching way above their weight class.

 

[Hockeylife2018]

While the odds are low, I will disagree with that.

I never thought I'd see Pronger as an Oiler, and boom one day it happened.
Ask me back then the odds before that happened. Never say never.

Has a team ever signed a player to a long term contract and traded them in year 1?
Hearing alot of trade talk between us and Calgary, not sure if it ever actually happens

 

[WaitingForUser]

Has a team ever signed a player to a long term contract and traded them in year 1?
Hearing alot of trade talk between us and Calgary, not sure if it ever actually happens

Yes we did with Pronger lol

 

[Drivesaitl]

There’s a big difference between getting points against those teams and blowing three goal leads to both of them and losing.

Sure. Blowing leads also means getting leads. It also means we got 2 pts in really tough games against teams that can fill the net for fun. Oilers played well today. Its a lot of work playing against an opponent and the officating crew at the same time. Thats a lot of work.

 

[Patch101]

Has a team ever signed a player to a long term contract and traded them in year 1?
Hearing alot of trade talk between us and Calgary, not sure if it ever actually happens

Odds are bad, but considering its a win now window I can see something happening in the offseason. This guy isn't the one.

Skinner could be, and the only reason to remain calm.

 

[LTIR]

We're going nowhere with that defence that's listed. At least 3 guys punching way above their weight class.

Nurse seems to be the only one.
Broberg and Kulak have looked just as good if not Better than Nurse yet he keeps getting played 28mins/night

 

[Oilhawks]

Sure. Blowing leads also means getting leads. It also means we got 2 pts in really tough games against teams that can fill the net for fun. Oilers played well today. Its a lot of work playing against an opponent and the officating crew at the same time. Thats a lot of work.

Yeah, hate to complain about it but it could be said the reffing was difference between regulation wins and OT losses both games.

 

[BlackDogg]

It's obvious what officiating is doing, just not entirely sure why

 

[LTIR]

Sure. Blowing leads also means getting leads. It also means we got 2 pts in really tough games against teams that can fill the net for fun. Oilers played well today. Its a lot of work playing against an opponent and the officating crew at the same time. Thats a lot of work.

Having in your mind that no lead is safe enough is not something a group can win with. No excuse for not closing out games with such leads. Oilers should be ashamed of the result even when there were plenty of positives today

 

[Wreckus]

Glad I can’t see whatever absolute trash post you’re responding to

Probably my post.

Still stand by it if Holland doesn't trade the draft picks to get some help to push this team over.

 

[Hockeylife2018]

Yes we did with Pronger lol

Ehh little different when a player asks out

 

[BlackDogg]

Calgary out of a spot for the next two to three hours anyway

 

[Echodek]

my worry is that Holland is going to make a panic trade and we’re getting some of that sweet sweet Edmundson

 

[LTIR]

Calgary out of a spot for the next two to three hours anyway

A CGY loss is pretty much a win for us... These 2 Alberta teams would be fighting for the last wildcard spot.

my worry is that Holland is going to make a panic trade and we’re getting some of that sweet sweet Edmundson

And who would he play ahead of? Kulak is better, Broberg and Nurse as well.

 

[McAsuno]

Literally Ken Holland as he watches his team blow another consecutive lead and his D is floundering with Nurse and Ceci being the main culprit once again.

Who needs defensive help anyways? Worst GM in the f***ing league.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

We're going nowhere with that defence that's listed. At least 3 guys punching way above their weight class.

I'll agree with that.

That's why I had Ceci and Bouchard as upgrade targets in my post. I'm honestly happy with either as my 2nd pairing RHD, but there need to be a clear upgrade above them on the right side.

Nurse-Parayko (dream fit as a defensive defenceman)
Kulak-Bouchard
Broberg-Vinny

Nurse-Karlsson
Kulak-Ceci
Broberg-Vinny

Just get a true 1st pairing defenceman, both an OFD or a DFD would do the trick.