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

[Stauf4Prez]

Evander Kane + Arvidsson + EDM 1st 2026 + 3rd round pick for John Gibson @40% retained + Brian Dumolin + Robby Fabbri

Klim Kostin for 5th and 6th round pick (5th to a team retaining 1/2 his salary).

Fabbri McDavid Hyman
RNH Draisaitl Skinner
Kap Henrique Podkolzin
Perry Janmark Brown

Kostin Philp Ryan

Ekholm Bouchard
Nurse Dumolin
Kulak Klingberg
Emberson

Gibson
Skinner
Pickard

We're held back a bit by the fact that we did some stupid things last summer. Dumolin has played the right side before in Pittsburgh and is a 2 time Cup winner, he should be able to slot in here without much of a fuss.

Fabbri is just a roll of the dice. Arvidsson has not worked out here thus far, Fabbri is a younger player who has had some 20 goal pace seasons in the past. He's also apparently friends with McDavid, not that that makes a big difference but it's a nice bonus I guess.

Great trade for the Oilers lol, but unfortunately this isn't a Be a GM scenario on NHL 25. Dream outcome for us for the playoff push tbh.

 

[Arpeggio]

Great trade for the Oilers lol, but unfortunately this isn't a Be a GM scenario on NHL 25. Dream outcome for us for the playoff push tbh.

How is that a great trade for the Oil? Even assuming Gibson works out (and I'll say I've come around on the idea of a retained Gibson if the salary works), they're giving up like 40 goals minimum off the playoff roster for a guy who has 8 this season, his career high is 18, and a defenceman who may or may not be an upgrade on what we already have.

Given the Oilers struggles with high end scoring, either they think Kane is going to come back healthy and contribute, or they need to use that money bring in a bonafide 25 goal guy to replace him for the playoff run.

Acquiring Kostin is a waste of assets.

 

[Oilers88]

Of all of the hockey games

Marchand is having the worst "fancy stats" year of his entire career this year (outside of his rookie year). I know he is still putting up points this year, but 25% of his points are PP points, and he wouldn't sniff the PP on the Oilers. His metrics are tanking, he is 36 years old, and he is relying on the PP for point production. I would be quite hesitant to give up anything of real worth for this version of Marchand. Not saying he can't help, but he isn't anything close to the player he was a few years ago.

I don't follow Boston closely (or at all), but it seems like he's been playing mostly on the second line with Lindholm and Coyle instead of the top line with Pastrnak. E. Lindholm is not a driver, so that puts a lot of weight on Marchand's shoulders. Also, with Hampus Lindholm being hurt, I would think he's been the ice with the Zadorov second pairing as well. The dip in his fancy stats seems to be at least partly attributable to Boston's dramatically reduced depth this season.

His PDO is .996, with an on-ice shooting percentage of only 7.76. He may not be a play driver, but it still seems like he's a decent bet to provide some offence next to Leon. I also like the stylistic fit there given how Leon likes to play.

Finally, he's drawn the second most penalties in the NHL this year, which this team desperately needs more of. Watching Vegas have to deal with E.Kane, Marchand AND Perry on the same team would be priceless. I think I'd give up a 2026 first to see him lick Pietrangelo in a scrum.

 

[Soundwave]

How is that a great trade for the Oil? Even assuming Gibson works out (and I'll say I've come around on the idea of a retained Gibson if the salary works), they're giving up like 40 goals minimum off the playoff roster for a guy who has 8 this season, his career high is 18, and a defenceman who may or may not be an upgrade on what we already have.

Given the Oilers struggles with high end scoring, either they think Kane is going to come back healthy and contribute, or they need to use that money bring in a bonafide 25 goal guy to replace him for the playoff run.

Acquiring Kostin is a waste of assets.

I mean Fabbri has more goals than Arvidsson does lol.

Evander Kane, I like the guy, but we have no idea what he's going to be when he comes back and he hasn't been a huge difference in the playoffs in a while now (probably since the LA series of 2023), and he's older and coming off a ton of injuries/rehab now.

Last year he had 4 playoff goals, and yes I realize he was injured but that could well be the case again, the year prior he had 3 playoff goals, the same total as Kostin.

Getting to go live in LA/Anaheim area is probably good for his family as his wife is from there, so I don't think they will mind.

 

[K1984]

Of all of the hockey games

I don't follow Boston closely (or at all), but it seems like he's been playing mostly on the second line with Lindholm and Coyle instead of the top line with Pastrnak. E. Lindholm is not a driver, so that puts a lot of weight on Marchand's shoulders. Also, with Hampus Lindholm being hurt, I would think he's been the ice with the Zadorov second pairing as well. The dip in his fancy stats seems to be at least partly attributable to Boston's dramatically reduced depth this season.

His PDO is .996, with an on-ice shooting percentage of only 7.76. He may not be a play driver, but it still seems like he's a decent bet to provide some offence next to Leon. I also like the stylistic fit there given how Leon likes to play.

Finally, he's drawn the second most penalties in the NHL this year, which this team desperately needs more of. Watching Vegas have to deal with E.Kane, Marchand AND Perry on the same team would be priceless. I think I'd give up a 2026 first to see him lick Pietrangelo in a scrum.

Imagine a 2nd line of Kane - Draisaitl - Marchand.

That would be among the dirtiest, nastiest, ugliest line to play against that I can possibly think of in today's NHL. Any of the 3 could tap you on the wrist, bow you in the head, or score a goal on you on any given shift and you'll never know which one its going to be.

 

[guymez]

Imagine a 2nd line of Kane - Draisaitl - Marchand.

That would be among the dirtiest, nastiest, ugliest line to play against that I can possibly think of in today's NHL. Any of the 3 could tap you on the wrist, bow you in the head, or score a goal on you on any given shift and you'll never know which one its going to be.

I hear you....then Perry comes on the ice.
I dont think its going to happen and Marchand is obviously close to being at the end of his career but its hard not to smile thinking of him on this team. Especially if he can channel the younger version of himself for a playoff run.
For the old school Oilers fans...it would be like Ken Linesman revisited.

 

[McFlash97]

What we really need is to go all in the next two seasons. If Marchand is available that's something you should pass up.

Savoie hasn't proven anything.

Trading Savoie! Who looks to be a carbon copy of Point at the same age is about as stupid as it gets. Im glad some Oiler fans arent managing this team.

Marchand is an upgrade yes! But you keep your cup window open for several years if get a younger impact forward. Getting Marchand Makes this team an ancient relic. Hey i get it, you want to inch and claw your way to the cup, i prefer them to do it in style.

 

[VeteranPresence]

Trading Savoie! Who looks to be a carbon copy of Point at the same age is about as stupid as it gets. Im glad some Oiler fans arent managing this team.

I am not interested in moving Savoie for a rental either, but Point was ahead of him at the same age (40 pts in 68 NHL games vs. Savoie's 31 in 40 AHL games) no question.

 

[guymez]

It has to be completely clear to the coaching staff that Podkolzin is not a top 6 player.
Very good 3rd line player but not a top 6 player.

So you go down the list..who (aside fom Hyman, and possibly RNH) has been a 2nd line player this season?
I cant think of one player and thats a problem that is STILL affecting this team. I dont want to beat the Holloway horse anymore (he would have been a solid 2nd line player) but how is it that this team has such a problem with top 6 wingers? They pissed away Holloway and now they are in the same boat they have been in for the last few years.
Absolutely amazing how this just continues on year after year. Doesnt seem to matter who the GM is.

That for me is a large part of what makes the Marchand rumors so intriguing.

This team badly needs a a legit top 6 player. A healthy/playoff ready Kane will help as well but I dont think we can rely on that.

 

[Oilhawks]

I wonder if they give Savoie a shot soon. Been tearing up the AHL, maybe not 100% NHL ready but you never know. If he's not, add another skill forward at the TDL

 

[Messrules11]

I mean Fabbri has more goals than Arvidsson does lol.

Evander Kane, I like the guy, but we have no idea what he's going to be when he comes back and he hasn't been a huge difference in the playoffs in a while now (probably since the LA series of 2023), and he's older and coming off a ton of injuries/rehab now.

Last year he had 4 playoff goals, and yes I realize he was injured but that could well be the case again, the year prior he had 3 playoff goals, the same total as Kostin.

Getting to go live in LA/Anaheim area is probably good for his family as his wife is from there, so I don't think they will mind.

Scoring goals isn’t all Kane brings though. A healthy well rested Kane could be exactly what this bunch needs. I can’t wait for his return, some grit and determination is sorely lacking throughout this group.

 

[Heavy Dee]

It has to be completely clear to the coaching staff that Podkolzin is not a top 6 player.
Very good 3rd line player but not a top 6 player.

So you go down the list..who (aside fom Hyman, and possibly RNH) has been a 2nd line player this season?
I cant think of one player and thats a problem that is STILL affecting this team. I dont want to beat the Holloway horse anymore (he would have been a solid 2nd line player) but how is it that this team has such a problem with top 6 wingers? They pissed away Holloway and now they are in the same boat they have been in for the last few years.
Absolutely amazing how this just continues on year after year. Doesnt seem to matter who the GM is.

That for me is a large part of what makes the Marchand rumors so intriguing.

This team badly needs a a legit top 6 player. A healthy/playoff ready Kane will help as well but I dont think we can rely on that.

I would argue depth scoring cost us the cup and it might again.

Podkolzin is what we thought he was and Noah Philp isn't ready. Lots of questions for Bowman.

 

[Arpeggio]

It has to be completely clear to the coaching staff that Podkolzin is not a top 6 player.
Very good 3rd line player but not a top 6 player.

So you go down the list..who (aside fom Hyman, and possibly RNH) has been a 2nd line player this season?
I cant think of one player and thats a problem that is STILL affecting this team. I dont want to beat the Holloway horse anymore (he would have been a solid 2nd line player) but how is it that this team has such a problem with top 6 wingers? They pissed away Holloway and now they are in the same boat they have been in for the last few years.
Absolutely amazing how this just continues on year after year. Doesnt seem to matter who the GM is.

That for me is a large part of what makes the Marchand rumors so intriguing.

This team badly needs a a legit top 6 player. A healthy/playoff ready Kane will help as well but I dont think we can rely on that.

I just made this point in another thread, but in my opinion a huge reason for this is that guys don't get PP time here, and their minutes tend to go down as well.

Take Marchand. He's got 4 PP goals and 11 PP points this year. He'll get 0 here, so now his stat line is 55 gp 15 g 31 p. He's also playing 19 minutes a game in Boston, that probably goes down to 15-16 here.

He'd still be an improvement on what we currently have, but when you're taking away so many offensive minutes from these guys, it's no wonder that the numbers look extremely underwhelming here.

 

[Canovin]

When Crosb

I just made this point in another thread, but in my opinion a huge reason for this is that guys don't get PP time here, and their minutes tend to go down as well.

Take Marchand. He's got 4 PP goals and 11 PP points this year. He'll get 0 here, so now his stat line is 55 gp 15 g 31 p. He's also playing 19 minutes a game in Boston, that probably goes down to 15-16 here.

He'd still be an improvement on what we currently have, but when you're taking away so many offensive minutes from these guys, it's no wonder that the numbers look extremely underwhelming here.

Marchand will likely rotate with Hyman/Perry on the PP. He's going to be glued to either McDavid or Drai. So about the same production. The issue is the assets we are giving up for him.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I would argue depth scoring cost us the cup and it might again.

Podkolzin is what we thought he was and Noah Philp isn't ready. Lots of questions for Bowman.

It really shouldn't be this difficult to find scoring wingers but apart from Hyman and Kane his first year almost everyone we've brought in over the past number of years has disappointed.

 

[VeteranPresence]

It has to be completely clear to the coaching staff that Podkolzin is not a top 6 player.
Very good 3rd line player but not a top 6 player.

So you go down the list..who (aside fom Hyman, and possibly RNH) has been a 2nd line player this season?
I cant think of one player and thats a problem that is STILL affecting this team. I dont want to beat the Holloway horse anymore (he would have been a solid 2nd line player) but how is it that this team has such a problem with top 6 wingers? They pissed away Holloway and now they are in the same boat they have been in for the last 5 years.
Absolutely amazing how this just continues on year after year. Doesnt seem to matter who the GM is.

That for me is a large part of what makes the Marchand rumors so intriguing.

This team badly needs a healthy/playoff ready Kane.

I think we can get away with Podz in the top six, there just needs to be an upgrade on Arvidsson then:

RNH-McDavid-Hyman
Podkolzin-Draisaitl-?
Skinner-Henrique-Arvidsson
Janmark-?-Brown

I dislike that third line for the playoffs, I really do, but if Kane can at least bring speed to go along with his physical play it will be palatable. He and Skinner can then rotate in and out depending on opponent. Trading Kap + pick for a finisher would do a ton for our depth. Palmieri for example would be a great add, possibly also Zucker with heavy retention.

 

[FiveFourteenSixOne]

After not playing hockey for basically a year I don't think we should expect him to hit the ground running. It's also not like he lit the world on fire last playoffs.

Dude, he was a walking corpse last playoffs. Judging his performance without considering his injuries is unfair.

 

[Messrules11]

I think we can get away with Podz in the top six, there just needs to be an upgrade on Arvidsson then:

RNH-McDavid-Hyman
Podkolzin-Draisaitl-?
Skinner-Henrique-Arvidsson
Janmark-?-Brown

I dislike that third line for the playoffs, I really do, but if Kane can at least bring speed to go along with his physical play it will be palatable. He and Skinner can then rotate in and out depending on opponent. Trading Kap + pick for a finisher would do a ton for our depth. Palmieri for example would be a great add, possibly also Zucker with heavy retention.

In what world is Kane scratched for Arvidsson, Skinner or Podkolzin?
Good grief

 

[VeteranPresence]

In what world is Kane scratched for Arvidsson, Skinner or Podkolzin?
Good grief

The world where he's recovering from two major surgeries and is a player who needs to be physical to be effective. It's like people who were expecting Klingberg to walk onto the roster and be a difference maker- it takes time for guys to get up to speed... and sometimes they never do. Maybe by Round 2 Kane is an everyday player who bumps one of those three, but we can't take for granted he will be.

 

[Shanahanigans]

Worth noting that we’ve been the best overall team in the league the last 3 years. Goaltending cost us against Vegas, and we were one shot away last year. This team has holes but shoring up scoring, the 2nd pair , and goaltending.

To those that say it can’t be done, in 2006 we got Spacek, Roloson, and Samsonov at the deadline, who were all huge, huge adds. Just 2 years ago Toronto went and got ROR, Noel Acciari, Jake McCabe, Luke Schenn, and Sam Lafferrty- all without giving up much. This team is good. Shore up its holes and multiple cups are possible.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

This is from the Athletic. Who wrote this?

The idea of Marchard in an Oilers sweater is just bonkers to me. Hasn't he bashed Edmonton as a city in the past? If the price seems fair and he wants to be here, I'd certainly be willing. We'd also be hated by everyone even more than we are now lol.

I'd rather try and get Tuch though tbh. He'd be an absolute monster in our top 6.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Dude, he was a walking corpse last playoffs. Judging his performance without considering his injuries is unfair.

It's exactly because of his injuries that makes me wonder how effective he'll be. He really hasn't been healthy the past couple years. He's had surgery but it's not going to magically transform him into the player he was when we first acquired him.

It's going to take him some time to get back into form because he hasn't played in so long.

 

[oXo Cube]

I'd like to add a top 6 winger. Not sure Marchand is in the right price range for what I'm looking for though.

RNH - McDavid - Hyman
Skinner - Draisaitl - XXX
Kane - Henrique - Arvidsson

 

[VeteranPresence]

Worth noting that we’ve been the best overall team in the league the last 3 years. Goaltending cost us against Vegas, and we were one shot away last year. This team has holes but shoring up scoring, the 2nd pair , and goaltending.

To those that say it can’t be done, in 2006 we got Spacek, Roloson, and Samsonov at the deadline, who were all huge, huge adds. Just 2 years ago Toronto went and got ROR, Noel Acciari, Jake McCabe, Luke Schenn, and Sam Lafferrty- all without giving up much. This team is good. Shire up its holes and multiple cups are possible.

I agree they're all holes that can be filled. Unfortunately, our management group is hell bent on doing anything but giving up good assets for good players, so we're left hoping Klingberg, Podkolzin, and a couple of waiver claims can put us over the top.

There's a reason that strategy hasn't paid off, so now it's time for them to pay up for actual proven help. Time will tell if Bowman and Jackson are up for the challenge but nothing I've seen so far gives me hope.

 

[guymez]

I would argue depth scoring cost us the cup and it might again.

Podkolzin is what we thought he was and Noah Philp isn't ready. Lots of questions for Bowman.

Re the bolded...I agree completely. It was absolutely an issue in the playoffs.
Its been a problem for a while and its still a problem.

Bowman has to figure this out.