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

[Jumptheshark]

Dude SERAVALLI has no clue wtf is going on. Even Stauffer has no clue wtf is going on with him.

Fat Frankie doesn’t know shit

Because that is the party line from the Oilers--So of course Stauffer tows the line

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Because that is the party line from the Oilers--So of course Stauffer tows the line

I mean this is kind of unfair, he's a team employee, so that makes sense.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I mean this is kind of unfair, he's a team employee, so that makes sense.

I remember listening to Stauffer the day after the Nyland fiasco years ago and he little had no idea what to say.

the only thing I can compare his show that day is Charlie Brown trying to kick a ball and Lucy pulling it away

 

[Spawn]

I remember listening to Stauffer the day after the Nyland fiasco years ago and he little had no idea what to say.

the only thing I can compare his show that day is Charlie Brown trying to kick a ball and Lucy pulling it away

Pretty sure that was before Stauffer was an Oiler employee. When he was on Total Sports I remember him being very critical of the Oilers. Often ripping into their refusal to give young guys like Schremp a chance.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Pretty sure that was before Stauffer was an Oiler employee. When he was on Total Sports I remember him being very critical of the Oilers. Often ripping into their refusal to give young guys like Schremp a chance.

All I remember was him going on and on about how great of a fit Nylander would be and other things and then his next show he was so confused

 

[foshizzle]

It makes sense in both respects, because his focus is working for the team, so he likely doesn't make as many contacts because he's providing different entertainment and he would have knowledge of the signings because of proximity. I do suspect he has an idea who the team might be looking at.

I respectfully disagree. He doesn’t even know line changes that will happen - and he’s friends with Knoblauch. I don’t think the management team leak anything outside the management team unlike prior regimes. Now- if they trade for Rantanen - then I will concede…

Pretty sure that was before Stauffer was an Oiler employee. When he was on Total Sports I remember him being very critical of the Oilers. Often ripping into their refusal to give young guys like Schremp a chance.

It was. I think those were the EIG days and he is very close to the Nichols family (like he loves to mention on his show almost daily)

 

[McTonyBrar]

Just want to point out that Seravalli broke the Rantanen trade. Fans can disagree with him but he's definitely connected.

Friedman broke it at the same time

All I remember was him going on and on about how great of a fit Nylander would be and other things and then his next show he was so confused

Before he became a team employee

 

[KCC]

If Stu gets traded it would be like Christmas for me. Gibson with pikard as back up please. lol. Will never happen but I can dream.

Sarcasm my man lol

I will agree with my pundits. We lost for 2 reasons

Skinner is just an overall Sieve.

Our top stars did not produce when it mattered the most. They carry the water here though, but I can agree with that as well.

I trust our top guys producing consistently over Swiss Cheese randomly improving his atrocious playoff stats. Big boy shave a great track record

Big boy in net..Not so much

If Mcdavid, draisaitl (esp draisaitl if he can stay healthy the entire playoffs) and the goaltending can actually hold up, the cup should be very possible this year. Remember skinner was garbage and draisaitl couldn’t do anything the last few rounds last year. The last few playoffs actually. Really bad luck staying healthy.

 

[Heavy Dee]

All I remember was him going on and on about how great of a fit Nylander would be and other things and then his next show he was so confused

His source was Kevin Lowe who made thr agreement with Nylander. How was Bob supposed to react?

 

[Zerotonine]

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Baby wipes comon man.

just watched the highlights from the playoffs. Skinner was hot garbage in rounds 1 and 2. Oilers got lucky they played the kings, who couldn’t kill a penalty, and the canucks, who could barely get 20 shots a game. If they need to yank Skinner again- it’ll be against Colorado or Vegas. Oilers aren’t going to survive that. If that is the risk the Oilers are willing to take on both their cup chances and McDavid leaving- well that’s on them.

Side note- I forgot how much of a beast Holloway was. He scored some huge goals
In that run.

This is exactly what I'm saying. Round 1 possibility is Colorado, then if you survive that your onto most likely vegas. 2 of the most offensive teams in the league. No way do I see Skinner having the consistency to hold the fort . But hey what do i know

 

[barry halls]

So because we don't like the players Seravalli is connecting us to, now he's suddenly a fraud? He was first to break the Rantanen deal among many others (yep, he did beat Friedman to the punch).

Everyone connected to the Oilers, including the GM himself, have stated they're happy with the goaltending. We're most likely not making a splashy acquisition and certainly not trading for a goaltender, get over it and move on.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

So because we don't like the players Seravalli is connecting us to, now he's suddenly a fraud? He was first to break the Rantanen deal among many others (yep, he did beat Friedman to the punch).

Everyone connected to the Oilers, including the GM himself, have stated they're happy with the goaltending. We're most likely not making a splashy acquisition and certainly not trading for a goaltender, get over it and move on.

Keep that same energy when we’re getting 890% goaltending in the playoffs.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

So because we don't like the players Seravalli is connecting us to, now he's suddenly a fraud? He was first to break the Rantanen deal among many others (yep, he did beat Friedman to the punch).

Everyone connected to the Oilers, including the GM himself, have stated they're happy with the goaltending. We're most likely not making a splashy acquisition and certainly not trading for a goaltender, get over it and move on.

Been saying it for weeks. We're not getting a goalie. We are adding 1 forward and let's hoe like hell it's top 6 and bottom 6.

Keep that same energy when we’re getting 890% goaltending in the playoffs.

There is a difference between coming on here and posting that you want to talk to a Mod because a Gibson deal is done and being realistic about what will really happen this deadline.

Like you I hope for a goalie, but we have to realize this isn't going to happen. Maybe for good reason. We also don't need to crap on posters being realistic about our deadline moves.

 

[CupofOil]

Saravalli slamming the brakes on Oiler trade deadline situation is a major eye opener. My own speculation is he's hearing directly from Kane and his agent about intention to come back before the regular season ends.

This situation has always been beyond team control. Why Bowman has always been cautious and noncommittal about Kane's situation. He can't intrude or risk collusion calls by the league and frankly a potential player grievance from the NHLPA if Kane felt he was being pressured. Kane is a player (person) who doesn't passively toe the company line or conforms to external pressures. He's driven by his deep belief in himself and ego that he can be a difference maker for this team. I have zero doubt his singular focus is on returning asap whether or not that align's with a perceived team benefit to wipe out this regular season to bulk up roster vulnerabilities.

The Oilers are dancing on the head of a pin while other key prospective opponents appear to have greater clarity and means to bulk up with the upcoming deadline arms race. A tricky situation that could have a major effect on chasing the Cup.

It's a fireable offense if the Oilers don't absorb Kane's LTIR into deadline cap space while other organizations like the team they're battling with for the division title does it every year.

Bowman has his faults but I don't buy for one second that he isn't aware of this and had a long talk with Kane and his camp about the intentions here. There's zero motivation for Kane to intentionally screw the team by coming back for the regular season. Bowman is a seasoned GM, I'm sure there's a plan here beyond McCarron for a 2nd and money in money out at the deadline. Seravalli is well plugged in but he also has his share of moronic takes, with this being another one.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Been saying it for weeks. We're not getting a goalie. We are adding 1 forward and let's hoe like hell it's top 6 and bottom 6.


There is a difference between coming on here and posting that you want to talk to a Mod because a Gibson deal is done and being realistic about what will really happen this deadline.

Like you I hope for a goalie, but we have to realize this isn't going to happen. Maybe for good reason. We also don't need to crap on posters being realistic about our deadline moves.

It’s so obviously our Achilles heel and i refuse to believe our management is that out of touch that they can’t see it.

I’ll get over it when our biggest weakness is finally addressed. If that’s this season or in 2 years.

Where did I crap on anyone?

 

[bobbythebrain]

When Frank Seravalli is slumming it on the ghetto-ass OILERSNATION podcast he tends to bullshit and speculate more than we hes on TSN, and also —- you’re completely wrong about who has the deepest Rolodex in the league. It’s guys like Friedman, guys like Lebrun, etc… Seravalli is 2nd tier. And nobody knows more than Bob Stauffer about the Edmonton Oilers. He literally has known everything that has ever happened with this org before it happens for over a decade. He is in the lunchroom, dawg. (All day long by the look of him). He works with the Oilers. There are some things hes allowed to say and postulate and ‘speculate’ on, and some things he isn’t — but if you haven’t noticed how in-tune with the Oilers Stauffer is you haven’t been paying attention at all. He has more access than anyone with this org. He might get a bit out of his depth speculating what other orgs are doing and asking for, but he knows what the Oilers are thinking.

Hmm I guess you missed the TDL a few years back where Frank was easily the primary source of info. He was by and large miles ahead of anyone that day, and all those you mentioned were retweeting him

 

[Mr Positive]

It's a fireable offense if the Oilers don't absorb Kane's LTIR into deadline cap space while other organizations like the team they're battling with for the division title does it every year.

Bowman has his faults but I don't buy for one second that he isn't aware of this and had a long talk with Kane and his camp about the intentions here. There's zero motivation for Kane to intentionally screw the team by coming back for the regular season. Bowman is a seasoned GM, I'm sure there's a plan here beyond McCarron for a 2nd and money in money out at the deadline. Seravalli is well plugged in but he also has his share of moronic takes, with this being another one.

I agree that we should not base any of our opinion on what management says, and that goes double for a sensitive situation like Kane on LTIR, especially if the idea is he needs to stay on LTIR a month longer than he really should. There are people saying that Kane won't be back until the 2nd round or later, and to me that seems like propaganda because it's exactly what a smart GM would want everyone to believe

Of course, maybe that believed opinion is true, but my point is that it is impossible to know.

I suppose that we should be more reactive to moves and non-moves rather than reacting to guesses as to what we assume will happen based on these reports

I'm going to keep harping on the goaltending thing but I get it. The only chance that we are getting one is if Klingberg pans out as 2nd pair RD. Even there, with the heat on Skinner, Bowman would be incompetent if he leaked any thoughts on goaltending other than that we are happy with what we have, even if he was desperate to look for one. His job is to win the cup, not to tell the truth

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

It’s so obviously our Achilles heel and i refuse to believe our management is that out of touch that they can’t see it.

I’ll get over it when our biggest weakness is finally addressed. If that’s this season or in 2 years.

Where did I crap on anyone?

It wasn't really directed at you, bad choice of words.

I feel like in general people just get called out for saying we are going to keep Picard and Skinner.

I am the one who is pushing the hardest to go all in because our window is small and we haven't won crap. I agree that we should not be comfortable with this goaltending in the playoffs. It scares me.

At the end of the day this all leads back to us signing Jack Campbell which was one of the worst moves in our recent history. (along with Holloway)

 

[Zerotonine]

Keep that same energy when we’re getting 890% goaltending in the playoffs.

.890 might not be ro bad actually of we do even get that

 

[SupremeTeam16]

So because we don't like the players Seravalli is connecting us to, now he's suddenly a fraud? He was first to break the Rantanen deal among many others (yep, he did beat Friedman to the punch).

Everyone connected to the Oilers, including the GM himself, have stated they're happy with the goaltending. We're most likely not making a splashy acquisition and certainly not trading for a goaltender, get over it and move on.

I agree with this but I will say that I think the team isn’t locked in to anything. They are at the peak of the mountain, they’ve got assets and cap space, so I don’t see them shying away from all in moves if they find something big.

As far as goaltending, anyone who thinks they’re going away from Skinner at this point is lost. For better or worse they’re sticking with the guy they went to the Cup with last year, it’s not even a discussion in that dressing room or front office. That said, even though they say they are happy with goaltending, it seems smart for a contending team to have 3 capable goalies and while Pickard has been a soldier, I think the team would be well served with him as 3 and another guy as the 1B to tandem with Skinner. Don’t think Gibson is realistic unless he’s coming for cheap with big retention and a clear understanding of where he slots in. But guys like Quick, Lyon, Soderblom if Broissoit returns this year. Vejmelka if Utah puts him on the block, those are guys I could see them being interested in if their teams are out of it and hoping to get an asset out of a goalie.

My guesses for the deadline are:

Depth D who’s big and versatile: Dumoulin
Big, physical fwd: Frederic/Brazeau
Vet goalie with champ pedigree: Quick

 

[Soli]

Misa vs. Hagens, 2025 vs. 2026 draft, NCAA free-agent class: Wheeler’s mailbag

It's time for a giant prospects mailbag after unveiling the top 100 drafted prospects list and a new 2025 draft ranking.

www.nytimes.com

And one surging name: Army D Mac Gadowsky (son of Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky, who he has played against!). Gadowsky is a 6-foot-3 D who is up for the Hobey, has been that team’s best player by a country mile and has been on a tear in the last month to emerge as one of the most productive D in all of college hockey and seems to make a play every game.

Scott Wheeler talking about NCAA free agents and this one caught my eye. We're low on LHD prospects and there's a connection to Edmonton.

 

[Cloned]

Misa vs. Hagens, 2025 vs. 2026 draft, NCAA free-agent class: Wheeler’s mailbag

It's time for a giant prospects mailbag after unveiling the top 100 drafted prospects list and a new 2025 draft ranking.

www.nytimes.com

Scott Wheeler talking about NCAA free agents and this one caught my eye. We're low on LHD prospects and there's a connection to Edmonton.

Time to reopen the Leftorium!

I agree with this but I will say that I think the team isn’t locked in to anything. They are at the peak of the mountain, they’ve got assets and cap space, so I don’t see them shying away from all in moves if they find something big.

As far as goaltending, anyone who thinks they’re going away from Skinner at this point is lost. For better or worse they’re sticking with the guy they went to the Cup with last year, it’s not even a discussion in that dressing room or front office. That said, even though they say they are happy with goaltending, it seems smart for a contending team to have 3 capable goalies and while Pickard has been a soldier, I think the team would be well served with him as 3 and another guy as the 1B to tandem with Skinner. Don’t think Gibson is realistic unless he’s coming for cheap with big retention and a clear understanding of where he slots in. But guys like Quick, Lyon, Soderblom if Broissoit returns this year. Vejmelka if Utah puts him on the block, those are guys I could see them being interested in if their teams are out of it and hoping to get an asset out of a goalie.

My guesses for the deadline are:

Depth D who’s big and versatile: Dumoulin
Big, physical fwd: Frederic/Brazeau
Vet goalie with champ pedigree: Quick

Gonna laugh if the players are Desharnais, Kane and Brossoit.

 

[McDoused]

So because we don't like the players Seravalli is connecting us to, now he's suddenly a fraud? He was first to break the Rantanen deal among many others (yep, he did beat Friedman to the punch).

Everyone connected to the Oilers, including the GM himself, have stated they're happy with the goaltending. We're most likely not making a splashy acquisition and certainly not trading for a goaltender, get over it and move on.

I watch Frank all the time. He's definitely connected. Sometimes he throws out clickbait but overall he puts in the work.

With respect to the Oilers, Seravelli was pushing that the Oilers need to make an Ekholm like move. However, lately he's switched by saying he hasn't heard anything about Evander Kane. So if Kane is coming back, it would be dollar in dollar out.

Personally I think this is just the Oilers trying to mask their plans and not have the NHL investigate the LTIR loophole. They can't come out and say that Kane will be back for the playoffs this far out.

 

[Soli]

Time to reopen the Leftorium!

Not a re-opening, more like a shelf behind a curtain in the corner of Bakersfield's blueline, running 5 righties on the reg.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Time to reopen the Leftorium!


Gonna laugh if the players are Desharnais, Kane and Brossoit.

Lol I know you’re being facetious but it seems like every year a portion of fans spend the entire year trashing management for doing nothing but they’ve continued to make big adds year after year, including not giving up anything and signing a goal scoring power fwd as well as another perenial 30 goal guy who scored 50+ last year. Made probably the best or one of the best trades for a defenseman of the last decade, added another top 6 C/W last year and retained him.

And I know you probably meant Evander Kane but it would be deadly if they added Patrick Kane as a rental, I’d love to see him with Connor or Leon.