Rumor: Rumors & Proposals thread: Vatanen gone as well

[Paralyzer]

Should that really be a surprise? He has done nothing to earn a raise.

Kinda is when it's rare that players take less.

 

[BarDownBobo]

Top line is fantastic. LW and RW depth is solid.

C depth is where they might try to fix things. Platzer is better in the No.3 hole and Benik is not Oiler property, I could see them adding a C for the 2nd line.

I'd sign Winquist to an ELC with the Oilers. I know Khaira could go down and be the top six C but I'd rather he be up with the big club this year.

I'd imagine Khaira is back in Bako next year, Winquist is gone, Benik slides over to the wing and Platzer moves down. Top 6 prolly looks like Hamilton-Yakimov-Slepyshev and Caggiula-Khaira-Russell/Pitlick.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Kinda is when it's rare that players take less.

I think he's got to be grateful to even get an NHL deal after all his injuries.

 

[RebuildTheRebuild]

The thought sort of popped up into my mind but is there a reason that Bear hasn't signed his ELC yet? I remember Stauffer mentioning that after the WHL finals an ELC should get signed but it hasn't happened.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

The thought sort of popped up into my mind but is there a reason that Bear hasn't signed his ELC yet? I remember Stauffer mentioning that after the WHL finals an ELC should get signed but it hasn't happened.

Could be anything. Negotiating, or he wanted some time with his family - who he's very close with - after being away all season.

I wouldn't worry. The kid was a 5th round pick. I'd think he'd be thrilled to get offered an NHL contract.

 

[SDig14]

The thought sort of popped up into my mind but is there a reason that Bear hasn't signed his ELC yet? I remember Stauffer mentioning that after the WHL finals an ELC should get signed but it hasn't happened.

My guess is because they went deep into the playoffs and now priority for Chiarelli has been the draft and prepping for free agency. Would not shock me if something got done on a dull summer day.

We still have over a year to get him signed so no real issues yet.

 

[Paralyzer008]

I'd imagine Khaira is back in Bako next year, Winquist is gone, Benik slides over to the wing and Platzer moves down. Top 6 prolly looks like Hamilton-Yakimov-Slepyshev and Caggiula-Khaira-Russell/Pitlick.

Winquist is a free agent but I'd definitely like to re-sign him.

Maybe Khaira is the first call-up but for the start, Bakersfield looks like:

Caggiula-Yakimov-Slepyshev
Winquist-Khaira-Russell
Hamilton-Platzer-Pitlick

Top nine.

Oilers have plenty of call-up options from there but would still need to add a piece or two of depth.

 

[BarDownBobo]

Winquist is a free agent but I'd definitely like to re-sign him.

Maybe Khaira is the first call-up but for the start, Bakersfield looks like:

Caggiula-Yakimov-Slepyshev
Winquist-Khaira-Russell
Hamilton-Platzer-Pitlick

Top nine.

Oilers have plenty of call-up options from there but would still need to add a piece or two of depth.

I know Winquist is a favorite on the boards, but I personally feel the Caggiula signing might make him the odd man out this summer.

 

[Narnia]

I can't see that happening. There's no point in taking him to arbitration, he's a useful player that's got value to the organization.

If you're going to use a guy as a pawn for an extra buyout window, use Gazdic.

Isn't it 2 going to arbitration to open a 2nd window. I read that somewhere.

 

[Seachd]

Just going to throw this out there... Tyler Pitlick's brother Rem is a little spitfire that had 89 points in the USHL this year. Projected to go 3rd-5th round. Might be worth keeping an eye on.

Low centre of gravity, great scorer, speed to burn. I'm curious if the Oilers look at him with one of their 3rds.

They're actually cousins. Rem is Lance's son.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

They're actually cousins. Rem is Lance's son.

Ah, damn it. I knew they were related but didn't bother to check.

Thanks. Remainder of the point stands.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Isn't it 2 going to arbitration to open a 2nd window. I read that somewhere.

Shouldn't need it as long as we aren't stupid with the first window.

 

[BarDownBobo]

Shouldn't need it as long as we aren't stupid with the first window.

I don't see anyone who Chia will be buying out anyways. Ference is hurt so he can't, will just be LTIR all year most likely.

 

[The Nuge]

Any rumblings if they're going to bring Boychuk back? That would really help the C depth.

He's still a Carolina RFA, so not likely

 

[ChaoticOrange]

He's still a Carolina RFA, so not likely

Guess it depends how that weird double loan thing with Miller worked.

 

[Seachd]

Ah, damn it. I knew they were related but didn't bother to check.

Thanks. Remainder of the point stands.

Yep, those numbers are excellent.

 

[Paralyzer]

Doing a post search on SpeedyTurtle and he hardly posts anything yet, he has 600 posts. PLEASE FEED US SPEEDYTURTLE! WE R HUNGRY FOR NEWZ!

 

[Spawn]

Rem Pitlick was the best 10 year old player I've ever seen. He played in the Brick Hockey Tournament in Edmonton when he was 10. Same year Barzal played. He was undersized as a 10 year old too, but god damn was he a gifted little kid lol.

Glad to see his career has progressed to the point that he's going to end up (hopefully) drafted by someone.

 

[Wretched Oil]

I don't see anyone who Chia will be buying out anyways. Ference is hurt so he can't, will just be LTIR all year most likely.

Maybe there's a chance he'll be cleared by August?

 

[Raoul Duke]

Maybe there's a chance he'll be cleared by August?

If they can LTIR him for the year, why buy him out?

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Rem Pitlick was the best 10 year old player I've ever seen. He played in the Brick Hockey Tournament in Edmonton when he was 10. Same year Barzal played. He was undersized as a 10 year old too, but god damn was he a gifted little kid lol.

Glad to see his career has progressed to the point that he's going to end up (hopefully) drafted by someone.

Hoping by us, honestly. We need to take more swings at guys with top 6 upside instead of taking 'safer' guys with bottom 6 floors.

 

[Raab]

If they can LTIR him for the year, why buy him out?

Could be for Fayne if were adding a couple RHD... Maybe we see two guys like Myers and Demers or Lovejoy added.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Could be for Fayne if were adding a couple RHD... Maybe we see two guys like Myers and Demers or Lovejoy added.

I don't like the idea of buying out Fayne. 4 years of dead cap space.
Kinda hoping one of the analytics loving teams might want him. Even retaining a million would be better than a buyout.
Or just keep him if the caps not an issue.

 

[belair]

Not that it matters after signing Caggiula and Russell but BU's big FA Ahti Oksanen didn't even end up getting an NHL offer apparently.

http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/6/17/11964680/rumor-ahti-oksanen-signs-one-year-deal-with-wolf-pack

Rumored 1 year with NY Rangers farm team Hartford Wolfpack.

 

[Weitz]

So... We ever going to see Chia put a stamp on this team?

I have a feeling now its going to be trade for another weak D prospect at the draft and hope for the best.