Rumor: Rumors & Proposals Thread | With Klingberg in the Mix Who Are Our 7D After the Deadline?

[North]

Worst part for me is there is absolutely 0 rumors or Mubbling about edmonton showing any interest in goalie upgrade

I'm fking speechless

I don’t think they’d really want rumours out there considering they don’t want to completely trash Skinner’s confidence.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Ugh the Drew O'Connor news is not encouraging. In my opinion, a bottom 6 winger is literally the thing we need least. In order of preference, under ideal circumstances:

1. Starting or tandem goalie
2. Second pair RD (if we need to upgrade on Klingberg)
3. Top-6 winger or center with finishing ability
4. Bottom-6 center
5. Veteran, depth defenseman (if we don't need an upgrade on Klingberg)
6. Bottom 6 winger

What O’Connor news?

 

[McDoused]

Big like on getting Frederic. God would he become a crowd favourite quick.

I was all aboard the Frederic train but im starting to less convinced. His stat line this year is 7-7-14 playing 14-15 minutes a night. Meanwhile Perry is 10-8-18 playing 10 minutes a night.

That's all fine because he seems like a playoff player but how much is that worth? I thought I heard fans say it will start with a 2nd as he has a lot of suitors. Also, his 2.3M cap hit might also be hard to squeeze in without retention. Hes also a UFA that might get paid 4M+ on the open market.

Just doesn't seem worth the cost.

What O’Connor news?

Frank said the Oilers were looking at him before Vancouver traded for him. He's big an fast and would add top our bottom 6.

 

[McDoused]

I don’t think they’d really want rumours out there considering they don’t want to completely trash Skinner’s confidence.

I was thinking this as well. We have a great analytics staff that has to know that goaltending has struggles relative to other teams.

Also just the way Knoblauch talks he referenced how he thought the team didn't play that poorly in the 1st period against Toronto. That scoring chances were even and then we took over in the second. He also didn't hate the penalty kill.

Its no secret that Skinner would have liked to have a couple back and he clearly knows that it was a rough game from Skinner but he still handled it in a positive way that doesn't hurt Skinner.

I dont actually hate Skinner (deapite wanting to trade him all the time). I just think he's way to inconsistent for a team with Stanley cup aspirations and want to be best in class at everything.

The data supports that he isn't good enough unless the rest of the team is perfect. We need to find a way to bewt other top teams and not just capitalize on winning games against teams lower in the standings.

 

[McTonyBrar]

I liked it because i enjoy your statements.

You actually think Kulak is a great top 4?

 

[McAsuno]

I was thinking this as well. We have a great analytics staff that has to know that goaltending has struggles relative to other teams.

Also just the way Knoblauch talks he referenced how he thought the team didn't play that poorly in the 1st period against Toronto. That scoring chances were even and then we took over in the second. He also didn't hate the penalty kill.

Its no secret that Skinner would have liked to have a couple back and he clearly knows that it was a rough game from Skinner but he still handled it in a positive way that doesn't hurt Skinner.

I dont actually hate Skinner (deapite wanting to trade him all the time). I just think he's way to inconsistent for a team with Stanley cup aspirations and want to be best in class at everything.

The data supports that he isn't good enough unless the rest of the team is perfect. We need to find a way to bewt other top teams and not just capitalize on winning games against teams lower in the standings.

Yep, we have Michael Parkatti | Edmonton Oilers employed. I bet he's the first guy that has said the Oilers need another goalie.