Contract Termination: [STL] F Brandon Saad on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination

[FrozenKing18]

Depth for Avs or back to CHI?

 

[Homesick]

I just don't see a fit, but if he drives to the net like Hyman does, he might

RNH-McDavid-Hyman
Saad-Draisaitl-Podkolzin
Arvidsson-Henrique-Brown
Philp-Janmark-Perry
Skinner, Kapanen ***LTIR Kane

Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Kilngberg
Kulak-Emberson
Stetcher

Something has to give because I cant see the Oilers carrying 23 guys

 

[Homesick]

Except unlike Kapanen and Saad, you could actually use both of those guys in your lineup.

Kapanen has been been effective in a 4th line role by contributing a little offense, playing physical, draws penalties, doesn't take many penalties and plays a small amount on the PK. Thats what he was brought to Edmonton for; not be a scoring top 6 winger.
I'll agree with you on Saad though

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Must be something off-ice going on. He should have no reason to walk away from the remaining money on his contract. Something's not right.

His wife just had a baby. So, yes, something off-ice is happening.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

We wo

Two Oilers rejects have contributed greatly to the Blues in a solid 25th spot in the league.

We would be about 30th without them.

 

[Czechboy]

This has the oilers written all over it. He's older.. not wanted and we will probably overpay him and give him a NMC. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[LTIR]

The man would rather give up 5M just so he won't have to play in the AHL.

Hopefully more than ego involved.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

The man would rather give up 5M just so he won't have to play in the AHL.

Hopefully more than ego involved.

Nah….when his wife had a baby, he almost completely checked out. Maybe it is something much more simple than just walking away from money. Family.

As a side note, the 26 goals he scored last season were the most boring and unimpactful 26 goals ever.

Then again, maybe he signs with a contender for one more fun run and retire. That’s what I would do.

 

[HaNotsri]

If he doesn’t have a deal lined up elsewhere giving away 5.4 million is a…..choice.

His career dies in the ahl. Sign for 1 mill and he loses less and have a shot at another contract.

 

[HolyGhost]

Since he terminated his contract he can essentially sign for the minimum.

Roster space vs Cap space

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

He's going to the Oilers. But not right now.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

says who?
They have Hyman, RNH, Arvidsson, Skinner and eventually Kane on the LW. There's no room for him in the top 6

I’d like to see the team finally exploit this centre depth we’ve been soo reluctant to role out. I get we didn’t have the winger depth or options before. We do now even if these guys as a group underperform statistically we see the roster near the top of the standings cause the depth is there.

xxx - McDavid - Hyman
Podkolzin - Draisaitl - Arvidsson
xxx - RNH - Brown
Janmark - Henrique - Perry/Kapanen

One of these spots in theory is there for Kane when healthy. He won’t have his game legs or timing down so the spot on the 3rd line is probably ideal. He also might not be back in the reg season. I still don’t see where Skinner fits and I’m not convinced the team will want an NHL rookie in Philp with a half season as a regular starting the playoffs. Prior to the playoffs starting we likely see some game management with Perry to keep him fresh as possible. I could see the spot there for Saad. I see multiple reasons to add him providing he comes cheap of course.