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

[Tarus]

What I’ve been hearing is Gibson is 100% down to come to Edmonton but only as a #1. Friedman said, in his opinion, Gibson may just have to bite the bullet and come here as a #1A and eventually earn the #1 role

I can understand why Gibson might be concerned, it's not unusual that teams with 1a/1b tandems become attached to the fair rotation of starts rather than playing the best player for the job.

Boston is a recent example when they screwed themselves over a couple of years ago playing an injured Ullmark in game 6 in what would become an embarrassing 7 game collapse by the Bruins.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

I can't tell if Oilers fans are delusional or if duck fans are. Now that Gibson is playing well, their fans are asking for the moon.

No other contender / playoff team would even consider Gibson at his full cap hit.

I think Anaheim would do Gibson at 50%, if they felt like they were doing right by the player for everything he's done for the organization. I dont see a scenario where Edmonton gives up a 1st round pick for Gibson, even strength 50%.

It's a "grass is always greener" thing.

We are so desperate for a good goalie, it's all most of us talk about

In Anaheim, they suck, they probably don't give two shi** about how either of them are doing

 

[Dirk Dangler]

The 4 years of bad play is why I would want him at 50% and why he shouldn’t be that expensive. Its time for Gibson and Anaheim to move on from one another.

This. I think the bad numbers are easily explained by the Eakins effect and the fact that the ducks tore it down for a rebuild. But the numbers still happened and should bring down the ask.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Did anyone post that at the end of the Friedman conversation with Stauffer that both agreed that the Oilers would still want to keep Skinner and have both him AND Gibson?

I just dont see Skinner traded even if we do bring in Gibson. To me, that means that Gibson would absolutely have to be retained.

I listened to the end of that segment now and you are 100% right. Yes it seems like the Oilers aren't comfortable moving Skinner but they are comfortable in having 2 goalies (Gibson and Skinner).

Seems like Gibson should just bite the bullet and come here play for Edmonton or stay in Anaheim and continue to lose.

I think he should just shelve his pride and come here as a #1A and take the starting position

 

[McDrai]

What I’ve been hearing is Gibson is 100% down to come to Edmonton but only as a #1. Friedman said, in his opinion, Gibson may just have to bite the bullet and come here as a #1A and eventually earn the #1 role

But anyone and their Mom can see that Skinner is a backup at best. If Gibson wants to come here as a #1A then that should be fairly easy for him to accomplish.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

This. I think the bad numbers are easily explained by the Eakins effect and the fact that the ducks tore it down for a rebuild. But the numbers still happened and should bring down the ask.

Stop looking at the numbers, which is he is much higher at

Watch how he actually moves now. How he tracks pucks. How aggressive he is, etc. How he moves side to side.

 

[McHelpus]

What I’ve been hearing is Gibson is 100% down to come to Edmonton but only as a #1. Friedman said, in his opinion, Gibson may just have to bite the bullet and come here as a #1A and eventually earn the #1 role

Dustin Schwartz and Skinner would probably throw a fit

 

[CanadasTeam99]

The Oilers have the ability to pull the trigger on the trade. They are hesitating. It's amazing these guys get paid multi 6 figures to figure this stuff out.

It shows you, you can be whatever you want in life.

 

[Dirk Dangler]

This is a bit of a crazy idea, for fun but throwing this out there. Not saying I would do this but just throwing out the idea:

To EDM
Gibson @50% retained
Dumoulin @50% retained
Zegras

To ANA
Stuart Skinner
Matt Savoie
EDM 1st 2026 + STL 2nd 2025
Viktor Arvidsson or Evander Kane (cap dump)

I get it, Zegras is a flawed player, but it would be a sharp injection of youth + skill into our lineup and we would still have his RFA rights at the end of two years. You take a bet he can rack up some points here and in 2 years you can likely trade him for a large haul or try to re-up him.

I like Savoie a lot so it would suck to trade him, but you have to give to get.

Zegras? Under Knoblauch? I think Zegras would be see about two games before asking Jeff Skinner which kiosk had the best popcorn.

 

[BarDownBobo]

I feel like this was a pretty informative breakdown of how it’s not a sure fire thing that Gibson would immediately be the savior here like many think. Two very specific scenarios that he struggles with that hypothetically would have resulted in 19 more goals against versus the tandem that’s currently here. It’s also a bit of insight into how much deeper of analytics actual teams have over what JFresh and Rono print into easily readable cards that are essentially clickbait.

 

[Dirk Dangler]

So the Oilers just started feeling worried this year about Skinner. I was worried after the LA series when we had face Las Vegas

Meh, it’s a new management team. They couldn’t have really been questioning things before this season.

 

[McTonyBrar]

I’m surprised people didn’t post this but David Pagnotta said the Oilers made an exploratory call on last weekend about John Gibson.

Yeah I know it’s David Pagnotta but still lol

I feel like this was a pretty informative breakdown of how it’s not a sure fire thing that Gibson would immediately be the savior here like many think. Two very specific scenarios that he struggles with that hypothetically would have resulted in 19 more goals against versus the tandem that’s currently here. It’s also a bit of insight into how much deeper of analytics actual teams have over what JFresh and Rono print into easily readable cards that are essentially clickbait.

Does he allow weak goals 5 minutes into games? No? Yes he’s the saviour then.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

I’m surprised people didn’t post this but David Pagnotta said the Oilers made an exploratory call on last weekend about John Gibson.

Yeah I know it’s David Pagnotta but still lol


Does he allow weak goals 5 minutes into games? No? Yes he’s the saviour then.

Just need to watch with the eyes. That's it

 

[SupremeTeam16]

I feel like this was a pretty informative breakdown of how it’s not a sure fire thing that Gibson would immediately be the savior here like many think. Two very specific scenarios that he struggles with that hypothetically would have resulted in 19 more goals against versus the tandem that’s currently here. It’s also a bit of insight into how much deeper of analytics actual teams have over what JFresh and Rono print into easily readable cards that are essentially clickbait.

Pretty much. You’re taking a huge gamble on a trade and contract like that unless you get 50% retention and don’t give up much in assets, and the most likely outcome is that the results you’re getting from Gibson aren’t going to be vastly different from what you’re currently getting.

Situation comes into play as well. Playing in net for a California team with no real expectations is a lot different than coming to a cup contender in absolutely hockey psycho market where every move you make in that crease is analyzed to death and the expectations are absolutely crushing.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Pretty much. You’re taking a huge gamble on a trade and contract like that unless you get 50% retention and don’t give up much in assets, and the most likely outcome is that the results you’re getting from Gibson aren’t going to be vastly different from what you’re currently getting.

Situation comes into play as well. Playing in net for a California team with no real expectations is a lot different than coming to a cup contender in absolutely hockey psycho market where every move you make in that crease is analyzed to death and the expectations are absolutely crushing.

Huge*?

That is a stretch

That is like saying a homeless person is taking a huuuuge step taking a few days in a hotel for free

Your steps are Andre The Giant size there

The cat we have has already failed

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Campbell got people thinking no goalies can handle a Canadian market.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

I’m surprised people didn’t post this but David Pagnotta said the Oilers made an exploratory call on last weekend about John Gibson.

Yeah I know it’s David Pagnotta but still lol


Does he allow weak goals 5 minutes into games? No? Yes he’s the saviour then.

Woodley knows his stuff when it comes to goaltenders and like Bobo pointed out, teams have far more information and data to chart their moves. I’m not opposed to Gibson but it has to be minimal cap and asset spend to mitigate the risk and they better be damn sure it’s going to be a net positive if you’re replacing a guy who you went to game 7 of the final with last year in favour of a guy who hasn’t played a meaningful game in 8 years.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Woodley knows his stuff when it comes to goaltenders and like Bobo pointed out, teams have far more information and data to chart their moves. I’m not opposed to Gibson but it has to be minimal cap and asset spend to mitigate the risk and they better be damn sure it’s going to be a net positive if you’re replacing a guy who you went to game 7 of the final with last year in favour of a guy who hasn’t played a meaningful game in 8 years.

How can anybody with a straight face still say this?

John Salley and Ron Harper took MJ to the finals too

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Campbell got people thinking no goalies can handle a Canadian market.

Skinner has done pretty good, especially for a guy who’s still so early in his career. 19 playoff wins in 2 years as the teams starter, I think Bob is the only goalie in the league with more in that time.

He’s #4 on the Oilers all time playoff wins list. Fuhr, Ranford, Moog, Skinner.

 

[Soundwave]

How can anybody with a straight face still say this?

John Salley and Ron Harper took MJ to the finals too

I won't stand for this Randy Brown and Luc Longley slander. They were the main reasons they got that far.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Skinner has done pretty good, especially for a guy who’s still so early in his career. 19 playoff wins in 2 years as the teams starter, I think Bob is the only goalie in the league with more in that time.

He’s #4 on the Oilers all time playoff wins list. Fuhr, Ranford, Moog, Skinner.

He has an 894 playoff sv%. I would say those wins are more thanks to the team in front of him.

 

[Soundwave]

This video from a year or two back made me chuckle, man how did the Ducks keep Eakins employed for 4 years, this is wild.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

He has an 894 playoff sv%. I would say those wins are more thanks to the team in front of him.

Yep he’s been racking up those playoff wins. He’s been in that net, in that room with those guys.

I’m not saying they don’t bring in an insurance policy if the right deal is out there but a lot of you guys are going to have to get right with Skinner because he’s their guy and he’s not going anywhere.

 

[McAsuno]

Just saw and met Kaiden Guhle at the airport. Confirmed to be an oiler

 

[Soundwave]

Yep he’s been racking up those playoff wins. He’s been in that net, in that room with those guys.

I’m not saying they don’t bring in an insurance policy if the right deal is out there but a lot of you guys are going to have to get right with Skinner because he’s their guy and he’s not going anywhere.

Who cares who was in the room. I think the best players want the best chance to win. There is no loyalty in pro sports if someone else is better than you.