They can pick up a Lagesson or Kahun via waivers. Oilers will protect Klefbom because after Nurse and Bear there is no other NHL regular Dman worth protecting.I think they’d even roll the dice on a young guy like Lagesson or a Kahun type over Klefbom. Klefbom is too big a question mark and you only get one pick per team.
I think Jujhar would get protected over Kahun. Possibly Kass too.They can pick up a Lagesson or Kahun via waivers. Oilers will protect Klefbom because after Nurse and Bear there is no other NHL regular Dman worth protecting.
Nurse-Klefa-Bear
McD-Drai-Pulju-Yama-Archi-Benson-Kahun?
I think Holland adds a protection worthy forward or 2 before exp draft. He would wish Kraken takes Kasssian and his salary.I think Jujhar would get protected over Kahun. Possibly Kass too.
come on down, boys
Even if he's coming back 7-3-1 makes sense.
No sense protecting a guy that might be half baked if he does come back and no guarantees he lasts a long time.
Or the even more ultimate example, Nail Yakupov.Not true. Gudbrandson, Dal Colle, Pouliot, etc.
Or the ultimate example, Patrik Stefan.
can they play RW alongside Connor or Leon
come on down, boys
can they play RW alongside Connor or Leon
I would 100% pick Klefbom if I were Seattle and he were exposed. I don’t understand the willingness for some people to leave him exposed. He’s a top 2 defensemen when heathy and unless management has some very inside info that is not worth the risk giving up
Meh... I prefer...
I remember when the Oilers twitter account used this picture a few years back with a caption like "Happy Canada Day!" and it was like I had popped a Cialis.
Seriously, it's like looking into the future.
Nurse - Parayko would be better than any D pairing we've had in 15 yearsJones and Hamilton are both proven top pair #1 caliber d-men.
Parayko has essentially been a 2nd pair guy his entire career playing behind Pietrangelo. Then Pietrangelo left and it was all "Parayko gonna be #1 guy this year" and instead of Parayko being the #1 guy it was Faulk taking that role over.
Not saying he couldn't if given the opportunity, but it's not like he's a young d-man anymore with tonnes of room to grow his game. By the time he's a UFA he'll be 29 years old. I can't help but feel he gets overrated around here because he's from the area.
They can pick up a Lagesson or Kahun via waivers. Oilers will protect Klefbom because after Nurse and Bear there is no other NHL regular Dman worth protecting.
Nurse-Klefa-Bear
McD-Drai-Pulju-Yama-Archi-Benson-Kahun?
Nurse - Barrie was better than any pairing we'd had in 15 years. Low bar.Nurse - Parayko would be better than any D pairing we've had in 15 years
Jones and Hamilton are both proven top pair #1 caliber d-men.
Parayko has essentially been a 2nd pair guy his entire career playing behind Pietrangelo. Then Pietrangelo left and it was all "Parayko gonna be #1 guy this year" and instead of Parayko being the #1 guy it was Faulk taking that role over.
Not saying he couldn't if given the opportunity, but it's not like he's a young d-man anymore with tonnes of room to grow his game. By the time he's a UFA he'll be 29 years old. I can't help but feel he gets overrated around here because he's from the area.
Also, been some Blues fans on here giving the vibes that Parayko may want to leave and come home next year. Seems to just be speculation from the fans FWIW.I'm not arguing that Parayko's better than Jones or Hamilton, cause I probably can't.
Sounds like he was riddled with injury this past campaign, and yeah, he's not getting younger. Even if he stopped progressing, he's a solidly built 6'6 RHD that can play in all situations and has been a gamer in the postseason, our backend could use him. No doubt he gets some St. Albert shine, but it also leaves the impression he's more obtainable than other "options".
Also, been some Blues fans on here giving the vibes that Parayko may want to leave and come home next year. Seems to just be speculation from the fans FWIW.
I'm not arguing that Parayko's better than Jones or Hamilton, cause I probably can't.
Sounds like he was riddled with injury this past campaign, and yeah, he's not getting younger. Even if he stopped progressing, he's a solidly built 6'6 RHD that can play in all situations and has been a gamer in the postseason, our backend could use him. No doubt he gets some St. Albert shine, but it also leaves the impression he's more obtainable than other "options".
Florida's another possible trade destination. Some interesting depth options if they need to free up some cap and open up a few roster spaces.
Frank Vatrano and Noel Acciari are some bottom six options that could possibly shake loose.
So would Nurse-Jones/Hamilton.Nurse - Parayko would be better than any D pairing we've had in 15 years
I was drawn to the Panthers after reading this article. They're pretty tight to the cap as is.He'd look unreal with Nurse. The pressure would really come off of the second pairing.
Agreed on these two. Great hustle and talent.
It would you're right.Nurse - Parayko would be better than any D pairing we've had in 15 years