Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | Vegas Claim & Somehow Assign Lavoie to Farm... because Oilers.

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844859324277113075

 

[JeffSkinner53]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844859324277113075

So it's jealousy

 

[Oilhawks]

So it's jealousy

Curlock is a smart guy, but AFAIK is not connected, it's just his opinion (likely true)

 

[Cloned]

Curlock is a smart guy, but AFAIK is not connected, it's just his opinion (likely true)

If the Oilers have a playoff spot locked up and are playing against an opponent that is fighting for a spot with Vegas, Blues or Colorado, we need to run the crappiest roster possible in those games.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

If the Oilers have a playoff spot locked up and are playing against an opponent that is fighting for a spot with Vegas, Blues or Colorado, we need to run the crappiest roster possible in those games.

100% I would love a nice cushion and then depending on whats left, just ice some crap rosters if it directly influences some of these teams outcome

 

[Mr Positive]

It's really ridiculous how often we are the team that gets screwed by some obscure rule

 

[oilers4life5]

Our owner and management have no spine. Screwed by Vegas and collusion with another team. What joke.

 

[Mr Positive]

Our owner and management have no spine. Screwed by Vegas and collusion with another team. What joke.

At what point does the "spirit of the rule" come to play? They screwed over Jersey with that on the Kovalchuk extension. There is no way what happened with Lavoie was what the rule was meant for.

 

[Oilslick941611]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844836587139739654

Looks like Colorado and Vegas colluded to use the stupid and wrong waiver rule to submarine the Oilers to ensure Lavoie wound up in Henderson. Of course Bettman will smile and award Calgary our 3rd Round pick because Oilers.

Colorado claimed Kappo today. There is no conspiracy.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Colorado claimed Kappo today. There is no conspiracy.

 

[Mr Positive]

Colorado claimed Kappo today. There is no conspiracy.

That's a goalie though.

But I agree there's no conspiracy. It's just a gamble Vegas took, and it's not like there was a scenario that cost them anything so it just makes sense

I hope maybe how pathetic our prospect pool is will make us a prime destination for prospect UFAs from college or the KHL or wherever

 

[McDoused]

So Gregor had Craig Button on his show on the drive home. He told Craig that he thought Colorado put in the claim the first time but then decided not to the 2nd time when they saw Kahkonen. He thought fans are crazy of they thought it was some sort of back door deal. So he asked Craig and his response was surprising.

Button said that lots of stuff happens behind closed doors and after hours. He said he wouldn't rule it out and that it happens. Button even went on to say he's done it.

Apparently he was able to acquire Dean McAmmond for cheap because of it.

He even said that teams trade information and help each other out knowing that those gms owe them one.

 

[oilers4life5]

So Gregor had Craig Button on his show on the drive home. He told Craig that he thought Colorado put in the claim the first time but then decided not to the 2nd time when they saw Kahkonen. He thought fans are crazy of they thought it was some sort of back door deal. So he asked Craig and his response was surprising.

Button said that lots of stuff happens behind closed doors and after hours. He said he wouldn't rule it out and that it happens. Button even went on to say he's done it.

Apparently he was able to acquire Dean McAmmond for cheap because of it.

He even said that teams trade information and help each other out knowing that those gms owe them one.

People who think otherwise are fools.

 

[Oilhawks]

So Gregor had Craig Button on his show on the drive home. He told Craig that he thought Colorado put in the claim the first time but then decided not to the 2nd time when they saw Kahkonen. He thought fans are crazy of they thought it was some sort of back door deal. So he asked Craig and his response was surprising.

Button said that lots of stuff happens behind closed doors and after hours. He said he wouldn't rule it out and that it happens. Button even went on to say he's done it.

Apparently he was able to acquire Dean McAmmond for cheap because of it.

He even said that teams trade information and help each other out knowing that those gms owe them one.

Wouldn't surprise me, both are pretty scummy orgs

 

[dem]

I don’t understand what’s scummy about it.

The rules are the rules

The Oilers are the ones who keep putting themselves in stupid situations.

 

[belair]

What would happen if Lavoie refused assignment?

 

[McDNicks17]

What would happen if Lavoie refused assignment?

I doubt he really cares where he plays.

 

[bellagiobob]

What would happen if Lavoie refused assignment?

Vegas would get their choice of any Oilers player on our current roster.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

What would happen if Lavoie refused assignment?

He won’t. I think he is looking for a fresh start

 

[KlefDown]

I don't really like the "victim" mentality on losing Lavioe to vegas, its the same thing with the Holloway/Broberg offersheets

its a dog eat dog league, why should any franchise give oilers breathing space in cap or a roster spot with Lavioe, everyone is fighting for the stanley cup on and off the ice and even the non-playoff teams will scratch and claw

 

[Mr Positive]

I don't really like the "victim" mentality on losing Lavioe to vegas, its the same thing with the Holloway/Broberg offersheets

its a dog eat dog league, why should any franchise give oilers breathing space in cap or a roster spot with Lavioe, everyone is fighting for the stanley cup on and off the ice and even the non-playoff teams will scratch and claw

Yes but lots of teams put prospects on waivers, and this doesn't happen. There's no foolish way to put a player on waivers that makes you susceptible to it.

 

[McShogun99]

If the Oilers really wanted to keep Lavoie they would have kept him on the roster for at least the weekend.