BC_Hawk Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 1 minute ago, Ghostsof1915 said: I'd be looking a trade that gives the team depth, and can be more flexible on the cap, and not just looking at the now. Having a strong defensive core, and younger up and coming forwards keeps the team competitive. 1000%. He is the trade that could reset all the wrongs done by Holland. The team would be diff without him (less offense), but could actually be better balanced and better fit to win overall. In the end, McDavid stirs the drink. With a complete very good (not elite) cast around him, they will thrive. Hyman is an example of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_Hawk Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 4 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I doubt it, they couldn't afford that cap hit He's also got a NMC for the next three seasons, so they can't just dump him on a bottom feeder either Nurse is untradable and a buyout would just be horrendous. In the end, accept he is an overpaid 2nd pair guy, and get him a good partner to cover his worts. Aside from his salary, I actually don't mind him, when paired properly. A suitable partner could be part of the Draisatl trade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 1 minute ago, BC_Hawk said: Nurse is untradable and a buyout would just be horrendous. In the end, accept he is an overpaid 2nd pair guy, and get him a good partner to cover his worts. Aside from his salary, I actually don't mind him, when paired properly. A suitable partner could be part of the Draisatl trade. Don't mind him, I love this guy. Slow feet, poor defensive coverage, little offence. The guy is a gold mine for the opposition and an albatross on the McDavid years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 20x8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 38 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: So no Nurse for Jones trades? That probably depends entirely on what Bedard can do going forward 33 minutes ago, BC_Hawk said: Nurse is untradable and a buyout would just be horrendous. In the end, accept he is an overpaid 2nd pair guy, and get him a good partner to cover his worts. Aside from his salary, I actually don't mind him, when paired properly. A suitable partner could be part of the Draisatl trade. That's probably the reality they'll have to live with, minus a Draisaitl trade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 3 hours ago, HKSR said: That's a good take. Ekholm is quite underrated IMO. He's the engine of that blue line. Does it all. The one hope that the Oilers have is Broberg. He has the ability to be their next Ekholm. That's why I hope somebody offersheets him lol I've been saying what's stopping Calgary from offersheeting him? They have the draft picks and cap space to make it happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo5789 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Maybe Bowman will offer to cover up a crime for him to take a slight discount. Gotta think outside the box here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 11 hours ago, Pears said: So they're gonna be spending well north of $30 million on McDavid/Crysaitl/Bouchard with their new contracts, not including RNH/Hyman? Well we'll be north of 30million on 3 players too once Hughes resigns. So that stat itself is probably turning into the norm leaguewide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 3 hours ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Not even sure the Leafs would take a gamble on Nurse. But they might take a gamble on Kane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh90 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 7 minutes ago, Drakrami said: Well we'll be north of 30million on 3 players too once Hughes resigns. So that stat itself is probably turning into the norm leaguewide. Well Edmonton will easily be north of 40 million once McDavid, Bouchard and Draisatl all resign. Honestly I wouldn't surprised if McDavid pushes 20 million. His new deal will kick in closer to the NHLs new TV/Streaming Deals and it's McDavid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 If I were an Oiler I'd be asking out, but I have integrity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Says a lot about his character issues if he's willing to sign for a team that supports sexual assault. He's a gutless piece of garbage on and off the ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_Hawk Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 1 hour ago, Drakrami said: Well we'll be north of 30million on 3 players too once Hughes resigns. So that stat itself is probably turning into the norm leaguewide. Its not 30m...it'll be 45mish; 14-15m for DRai, 17-18m for McD, and 10-12m for Bouchard! Teams can only afford one guy making 11m+, unless they have star guys on their ELCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 6 hours ago, canucks curse said: To me he was the key to their series against us he was so good defensively but also scored a few goals and allowed Bouchard to do his thing if he loses a step their team is in trouble Yeah, he’s essentially playing at a peak Dan Hamhuis level, but well past the age that Hammer started declining. It’s amazing that he’s stayed so effective at 34, and there should be some drop off soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks curse Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 4 minutes ago, D-Money said: Yeah, he’s essentially playing at a peak Dan Hamhuis level, but well past the age that Hammer started declining. It’s amazing that he’s stayed so effective at 34, and there should be some drop off soon. I was surprised Ek played so well he can do this for 2 more yrs absolute max would not be surprised if he dropped off this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 10 hours ago, BC_Hawk said: Its not 30m...it'll be 45mish; 14-15m for DRai, 17-18m for McD, and 10-12m for Bouchard! Teams can only afford one guy making 11m+, unless they have star guys on their ELCs. And let's not forget Nurse, since he's awful darn close to 10m... and perhaps a little bit awful? That's a lot of money tied up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 11 hours ago, canuck73_3 said: If I were an Oiler I'd be asking out, but I have integrity. So you'd stay? Or they wouldnt have acquired you in the first place? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCupSyndrome Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 On 7/25/2024 at 12:43 AM, GrammaInTheTub said: Close to signing… his hopes of ever winning a cup away Next season or bust 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I am not a fan, however if Drai takes anything less the fifteen million he is leaving money on the table. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 On 7/25/2024 at 1:09 PM, canuck73_3 said: If I were an Oiler I'd be asking out, but I have integrity. nah you just don't want to win... /s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 not sure there's any other team thats willing to pay the whiner what EDM would. I just don't see the production lasting until he's 37 that lives up to 15 mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bob Long said: not sure there's any other team thats willing to pay the whiner what EDM would. I just don't see the production lasting until he's 37 that lives up to 15 mil. I have no concerns about his production, but Edmonton must win next season basically or he's not winning a damn thing unless he finds his way out of there. Edited July 26 by canuck73_3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Reg said: I am not a fan, however if Drai takes anything less the fifteen million he is leaving money on the table. Dryercycle is lesser than Matthews. IMHAO a fair number for him is less AAV than AM. So 13 but a longer term at 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) 13M at 8 years would cripple the Oilers once his back finally gives out. I guess they could pull a Mark Stone every year. Edited July 26 by gizmo2337 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekker Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Overpay for this overrated player please Coilers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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