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Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: This Has to be the Player Edmonton Trades Away

The Edmonton Oilers have one player that needs to be moved on from. They shouldn’t have gambled on him and now they’re getting punished for it. I’m also wondering if there’s a different defenseman in Calgary that the Oilers would benefit from having if there’s a desire to burn a 1st round pick and want to move on from Cody Ceci. Lastly, the Sharks have an underperforming Russian on their team who has the skill to be a middle-six producer but he’s having a right shite season.

I should start prefacing these blogs with the fact that I write them a day in advance and because we’re getting so close to the deadline there’s a good chance I might write about a player or a team and it be old news by the time it gets to your beautiful eyes. If that happens, my apologies!

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A Bad Gamble

“Mark Spector wondered if Brown might be the trade piece Edmonton moves to free up some cap space before the deadline. If Brown continues to sit or struggles persist, it’s hard to see why the Oilers would worry about keeping him. His bonus is already an expense the Oilers will have to deal with.” – The Hockey Writers

  • Man, did the talking heads in Edmonton really work their asses off to sell Connor Brown to the fanbase eh? Remember when Stauffer was calling him Hyman-lite? All that talk about Brown’s and McDavid’s days in junior. The chatter about how elite he was on the PK…
  • I can remember saying that he can’t finish and his best days were in Toronto.
  • His PK numbers were inflated because he was the only guy in Ottawa who the coaching staff trusted to play a man down but his relative fancies down were in the bottom half of the league for skaters who played over 200 minutes on the kill.
  • Well, I hope he gets moved to a team that’ll play him because his old junior coach has seen enough. And good on him for betting on himself because he’s going to get a $3M cheque next year for eating absolute shite in his last season in the league.
  • I really think they need to trade him because he’s doing f*ck all. You can’t just be somebody who skates fast and plays on the PK in today’s NHL and not produce. He’s not providing an energy to the team with physicality. He’s not fighting. He barely shoots. He’s not a great passer either… Is he crashing the net at all?
Tanev Overvalued?

“Friedman lists the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, and Edmonton Oilers as teams who are interested in Tanev. He adds that Calgary is looking for a 1st round pick, but no one has stepped up to offer that yet.” – NHL Trade Talk

  • They’re not getting one from Edmonton unless the Flames attach somebody with value and term.
  • If they’re hell bent on a 1st rounder, send Rasmus Andersson with salary retained to the Oilers for Ceci, a prospect, and and a 1st.
We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
  • Edmonton’s watching Barabonov and Duclair.
  • The Russian’s on an expiring $2.5M/yr contract, so he’s cheap, but he mailed it in before the season even started.
  • As a result, he’s only managed three goals and six assists, is -21, and has only played 34 games.
  • Can anybody tell me what the Sharks are doing with his shift starts though? This is a skilled winger who’s not getting the majority of his shift starts or faceoffs in the offensive zone. Most of the draws he’s on the ice for are in the defensive zone. No wonder his production is down.
  • In the two previous seasons with San Jose he scored 10 and 15 goals respectively but never playing more than 70 games in a year. he added 29 assists in his first full year with the Sharks and then in his second helped out with 32 assists.
  • So you can see there’s something there, but it’s not a lot.
  • His 5v5 GF% rel is -20.76!
  • His 5v5 xGF% rel is -1.72!
  • However, his 5v5 PDO rel is 93.76… It makes you wonder what it could look like if he rebounds on a better team with better centers.

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: Why Stop at One Kane When You Could have Two?!

If there was a former Hart Trophy winner available on the trade market, wouldn’t you want your favorite team to go out and get him? That could be the case in Edmonton as they ramp up their search for a top-six right winger.

By the way, egg on my face. I said yesterday I didn’t think the Oilers could beat Dallas and they did just that. Serves me right for doubting the power of Uncle Evan.

I should start prefacing these blogs with the fact that I write them a day in advance and because we’re getting so close to the deadline there’s a good chance I might write about a player or a team and it be old news by the time it gets to your beautiful eyes. If that happens, my apologies!

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Dun Dun Dunnnnnnnn!

“Then there’s Patrick Kane, who the Red Wings signed to a one-year, $2.75-million contract in November. With 20 points in 22 games, Kane will likely be open to waiving his no-trade clause if Yzerman enters sell mode. Kane didn’t come back to miss the playoffs.” – The Score

  • And here we are talking about Eberle, Tarasenko, Guentzel, Duclair… We should be going wild over Patrick Kane!!! He’s still producing at a point-per-game!
  • How about this wildcard RW target for the Oilers? Is this where Ken Holland cashes in on his “future considerations” from the Kostin/Yamamoto deal?
  • This would be such a Holland-esque move too, right? Would Edmonton pay a premium for the former Hart winner though? Would Kane want to go to Edmonton?
  • First Perry, then Kane… You can never have enough former Hart Trophy winners on one team I say.
  • It’d be hard not to get excited having Patrick Kane on Leon or Connor’s wing and there was some chatter about him coming to Edmonton last year, was there not?
  • I think if he hits the market, he shoots to no.1 on a lot of trade lists and the Oilers would most likely overpay to get him, but if Holland/Jackson could find a way to get him to spend another year or two in Edmonton… It’d be worth it.
  • It’d be tough though, Pat Brisson has one Oiler under his care and that’s Olli Rodrigue…

Time to Go Shark Hunting?

“Anthony Duclair is a backup option for Edmonton. Duclair is a speedy, playmaking winger with some decent scoring touch. He is certainly far from a high-end target, and his defensive play is a concern, but Duclair has been reasonably productive throughout the past four years at 5v5, and makes just $3M. If Edmonton is unsuccessful at acquiring a more expensive, higher-end option for cap reasons, they could look at trading for Duclair as a backup plan.” – Oilersnation

  • I could see why the Oilers would see value in Duclair. During last year’s run with FLA he had 11pts in 20 games. Ten of those points came at even strength. He topped that off with 40 shots as well, but he did it as a middle-six winger…
  • Also, we’ve been sold on a “fast” winger before only to have it blow up in our faces. I mean, as long as they don’t call him Zach Hyman-lite, we should be okay.
  • I suppose I shouldn’t joke. Duclair popped 31 goals in two seasons ago and was that not the year that FLA was the highest scoring team in the league? Is there a part of you that wonders what he might be able to do on Edmonton with that offense?
  • I’ve heard the Sharks are having issues trimming off some of their unwanted fat and that could mean there are some good players to be had on the cheap.
  • Now, San Jose is going to be very familiar with Edmonton’s minor league team in Bakersfield, there’s a chance it might be easier to sell Mike Grier on a Condor or two at the deadline…

Why Help Calgary?

“If Edmonton offered a first and Ceci, for a partially retained Tanev, that might work. But, if the Oilers wanted to hang onto their first-rounder, would the Flames be open to a second, Ceci, and Broberg? I’m not suggesting I’d make this trade, but that could be the ask from the Flames if Calgary is expected to take on Ceci’s salary and they have competing bids for Tanev from other teams.” – Jim Parsons, The Hockey Writers

  • Bad idea. I’m telling you right now. Tanev is not the droid you’re looking for.
  • Why do folks want to pay so much for a rental?
  • Broberg will be replacing Kulak next season. They need him not only for his skills and size but also his contract.
  • I’m not convinced that they’ll get their RHD upgrade at the deadline but maybe they could go shopping in the summer and one guy I’d target is Matt Roy (LA) if he doesn’t re-sign in with the Kings.
  • Roy has been a pain in the ass for McDavid and Draisaitl for a few years now and he averages about 20/21 minutes a night. He’s only got four fewer points than Sean Walker (PHI) for Christ’s sake…
  • I think he’s a sneaky better version of Tanev if you ask me and he’s only 29 years old. Could easily replace Ceci (or Desharnais).

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: Oilers Should Be Looking to Acquire this Russian Winger

There’s a Russian winger playing out of the Central Division that the Edmonton Oilers should have on their trade deadline wish list. He’s got size, skill, speed, a very good two-way game, and fears no one…

For what it’s worth, I don’t like Edmonton’s chances vs. the Stars tonight. Dallas is a motherf*cker of a team right now and deep as hell. Oilers are sending Pickard out, too… PLUS they’re mucking around with the line combos again… Keep an eye on some off-looking TOIs with the Oilers tonight. There might be some showcasing going on as we approach the deadline here in a couple weeks.

I should start prefacing these blogs with the fact that I write them a day in advance and because we’re getting so close to the deadline there’s a good chance I might write about a player or a team and it be old news by the time it gets to your beautiful eyes. If that happens, my apologies!

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Hard Pass

“Friday afternoon, Rick Dhaliwal, a Vancouver Canucks reporter, was discussing the availability of Tanev on Sportsnet 650 as the Canucks could also be interested in reacquiring him for a second tenure in Vancouver… However, within that segment, he dropped a bit of a hint that indicated the Oilers were ‘making a push for Tanev’.” – The Oil Rig

  • I didn’t hear what the “hint” was that indicated the Oilers were moving in on Tanev and Twitter has revealed a whole lot of nothing in addition to the write of the article failing to post any quote. So, who knows? Maybe it was one of those Stauffer-isms where there’s just enough to let you think Edmonton could be in on him but not enough to actually link anything.
  • Then again, Bob Stauffer has proposed a deal that would send Brett Kulak to CGY, but that was when he was all hard for Elias Lindholm. Nothing about Tanev to my recollection.
  • Now, I could see Edmonton being in negotiations for the Flames defender but he’s not the guy I’d go after if I was GM. He’s a hit or a blocked shot away from shattering into a million pieces and you don’t think teams are going to go after him?
  • Another thing the Oilers could be doing is driving up the price on him by letting certain outlets know they’re looking at him.
  • Some might believe that they’re dangling Philip Broberg but I personally believe that the young Swede could be a better dman with time. He’ll block shots and take hits to make plays but he’ll move the puck better, he’ll skate better, and he’ll provide more offense for a fraction of the price. He just needs a little more time.
  • At this point if you’re asking him whether I’d have Tanev or Sean Walker, I’m going with the latter. His skating, offense, and puck moving makes that an easy one. If you want a tough dman who’ll block shots and get gritty, there are plenty of those out there that won’t cost a 1st rounder or two 2nd rounders plus.
Damn! 

“Jeff Marek had Davidson on his show Friday. Davidson said the forward is not being traded and when asked about how often teams are calling Columbus, Davidson acknowledged it was often. He added, “I’m being very transparent, we get a lot of calls on Boone, but Boone’s not going anywhere. Boone doesn’t want to go anywhere.” – The Hockey Writers

  • Edmonton was a team that called on him…
From St. Louis with Love

“Pavel Buchnevich is not performing at his typical standards this season at 5v5, but make no mistake, he is a fantastic option. In the past three seasons, he ranks 43rd in 5v5 points per hour, and if you glance at the three seasons prior to this one, he ranks 18th. At age 28, he is not particularly old either” – Oilersnation

  • When I watched the Blues/Oilers game the other day I noticed Buchnevich on the PK. He’s a big boy that can skate really well. Fast, too. I wouldn’t mind that on the Oilers.
  • That additional year on his contract could be problematic though. Another season at $5.8M… Is he enough of a top-sixer for Edmonton’s appetite? Could he be this year’s Val Nichushkin?
  • It’s funny when you look him up on YouTube because he’s got quite a few clips of him getting rough with the opposition. Headbutts, crosschecks, massive open-ice hits, and he’s got a fight vs. Steven Stamkos on the books, too!
  • Is this the kind of deal where you’d send the Blues a first rounder and St. Louis eats half of the remainder of Buchnevich’s deal? Throw in Warren Foegele and maybe another prospect to really make it a juicy offer?

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: Seravalli Thinks This Trade Would be a Good One for Edmonton, but I’m Not So Sure

Today, we’re talking about a mock trade that involves a beloved ex-Oiler and then finishing off with some chatter about where the Edmonton Oilers should be focusing their attention at roster-wise as the trade deadline approaches.

I should start prefacing these blogs with the fact that I write them a day in advance and because we’re getting so close to the deadline there’s a good chance I might write about a player or a team and it be old news by the time it gets to your beautiful eyes. If that happens, my apologies!

But before we get to that, give us a follow on the socials!

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Getting the Boys back together!

To Edmonton: Jordan Eberle (75% retained)
To Seattle: 2024 1st Rd Pick, Raphael Lavoie (to retain 50%)
To Chicago: 2025 4th Rd Pick (to retain 25%), Mattias Janmark (to make the cap hits work)

“Eberle, now 33, and seven years removed from his last appearance in Oil Country, is still a productive player. He collected 20 goals and 63 points last season and is on-track for 15 goals and 49 points this year… if the Oilers were to draw up a fit, they’d be looking for a right-shooting, top-six forward who is pass-first to play with Leon Draisaitl. Eberle checks all of those boxes. Plus, when you consider the market, he is likely to be among the most cost-effective players available relative to acquisition price… Eberle has 19 goals and 45 points in his last 63 postseason games, which is a higher points-per-game rate (0.71) than his career average (0.69).” – Frank Seravalli, Dailyfaceoff.com

  • Getting Eberle at that sort of discount would be something I could get behind. However, I am concerned that he’s lost a step.
  • That said, his shooting percentage is sitting about three points under his career average and one could see that popping back up with better centers.
  • My only real qualm with this proposal is that Ken Holland has said time and time again that he won’t use a first rounder on a rental and there are better players/deals out there where he could use his 1st rounder and upgrade his roster not only for this season but next as well.
  • We know that Eberle is going to be a UFA this summer and if it’s only money being spent to bring him in, why not do it then? He’ll be cheaper than the expiring $5.5/yr deal he’s one right now. There’s no doubt in my mind about that.
  • I suppose Ebs re-upping in Seattle would put a cork in those plans though… So it’s up to the team to decide if he’s worth it.
  • Personally, I’d avoid using a 1st rounder in any rental deal like it’s the plague. Use a prospect that’s already in the system.

Ferraro Says Oilers Need Depth at Forward

“I see a forward for a couple of reasons. It would be nice to get a little bit more depth offensively. Like somebody you can rely upon to score. I mean they thought it was gonna be Connor Brown, he don’t have a goal this, this year, right?

I also think another, another forward gives you versatility that Edmonton really doesn’t have with their forwards right now. That they would like to have.” – Ray Ferraro, TSN

  • Ya know, I wonder if they don’t punt Brown and Janmark for better depth. Names like Duhaime (MIN) and Malenstyn (WAS) are popping up. Sam Carrick’s (ANH) name is starting to surface more and more, too.
  • Why not just rip out the carpet and put some new stuff in?
  • Oskar Sundqvist has, what, 20 points for St. Louis as a 4th liner? They’ve also got the Toropchenko beast scoring in their bottom six. Edmonton doesn’t have any of that. Those boys are all massive, can skate, are aggressive, and defensively sound. Can you say the same about Janmark, Brown, Ryan, Gagner, etc.?
  • I think if Brown and Janmark are your backups for the full-time roster, you’re in good shape.
  • The other day we talked about possibly bringing in Scott Laughton, Sean Walker, and then going out and grabbing Daniel Sprong, right? Would the Oilers have enough to pick up Duhaime and Bogosian out of Minny, too? Those are definitely the kinds of deals contending teams make to round out their team. Edmonton should be doing it too.
Piggybacking

“A stronger bottom six, the Edmonton Oilers will give them a better chance and I think the opportunities are there. Ken Holland can look in those areas. And I don’t think the price will be significant, but I think that it could be really helpful to the Oilers chances come playoff time.” – Mike Johnson, TSN

  • I think that’s it right there. The club expects a rematch with either Colorado or Vegas and they feel that if their bottom-six is as good as or better than their opponents’, they’ll beat them.
  • More speed, more size, more intensity. If Edmonton can get that, I think they’ll be in better shape, but it won’t mean anything if they continue to put up stinkers like they’ve been doing every other game since the end of the all-star break…
  • They’ve got all those games in hand, but if they fail to gain any points with them, it’s all for naught.

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: How to Fail at the Trade Deadline in Three Moves

There are some Edmonton Oilers trade rumors that just won’t go away and it’s starting to get to the point to where you wonder if it’s all misdirection because Ken Holland is very experienced at using the media to help him do his bidding… So, today I want to talk about three potential additions to the Oilers and why they’re not a good idea for the club to pursue.

I should start prefacing these blogs with the fact that I write them a day in advance and because we’re getting so close to the deadline there’s a good chance I might write about a player or a team and it be old news by the time it gets to your beautiful eyes. If that happens, my apologies!

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Preds and Oil Talking Depth Moves?

“In the latest reports from Nashville Hockey Now, Michael Gallagher highlighted speculation from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, suggesting that the Edmonton Oilers could be considering Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier as a potential trade option.” – The Hockey Writers

  • Why? Which right-shot dman on the Oilers is he good enough to replace?
  • Carrier makes $2.5M/yr. However, he is a UFA at season’s end. Still though, 14pts on the year, fancies aren’t anything special to look at.
  • I think it would be a waste of assets unless the Oilers are somehow gaining a boatload of cap room.
  • How is Carrier any better than Broberg?
Don’t Do It Kenny

“Friedman further suggested that the recent defeat of the Edmonton Oilers by the Vegas Golden Knights didn’t sit well with the team. It put an end to their impressive 16-game winning streak and prevented them from securing a share of an NHL record. The NHL insider hints this has only ramped up the Oilers’ eagerness to pursue Guentzel, someone categorized as a game-changer.” – NHL Trade Talk

  • Another baffling proposal.
  • If the Pens deal him, that’s a signal to their veteran core that Dubas is starting the rebuild and as far as I’m concerned, those old dogs aren’t ready to lay down quite yet.
  • Now, in the event that Holland is okay with the fact that this would be a rental in the purest of senses, Broberg’s gone, Holloway’s gone, one of Bourgault/Lavoie are gone, and probably a 2nd rounder goes too. Would they all go to PIttsburgh, there’s a discussion to be had there I would imagine.
  • Either way, the cupboards lay bare if Guentzel manages to find a way into an Oilers jersey.
  • I’m telling ya, the Tarasenko deal is way better… Plus, there’s a chance the deal could be expanded to include Chychrun, right? Then the Oilers can justify sending a first with Broberg, Holloway, Foegele, and Ceci to Ottawa.
  • That said, I wonder if the Flames and Sens find a way to do a deal centered around Chychrun and Tanev. That’ll give them some flexibility with Hanifin, too.
As If… 

“According to the rumoured asking price, the Flames would accept a second-round pick and an additional asset for Tanev. However, the rivalry between the two teams will drive up the price. A potential trade between the two sides looks like the Oilers acquiring Tanev in exchange for Philip Broberg, Cody Ceci, and the Oilers’ 2024 second-round pick. This is a fair deal for both sides and gives the Oilers a massive upgrade on the right side of their blue line.” – The Hockey Writers

  • I don’t see the fuss over Tanev. Every Night he’s headling down the tunnel for some sort of repairs. I think it’s the idea of him that’s got folks all in a bunch rather than the reality of him because he’s a bad hit, shot block, or a toe pick away from being done.
  • So with all of that in mind, there are still some folks that want to deal some very high-end assets to bring him to Edmonton and think that the Flames will give them the standard price. There’s no way. They’ll get the “Rivals” price and on top of that Tanev has control of where he goes.
  • I think Toronto is going to find a way to get a 2nd rounder and then they can bring Tanev to The Big Smoke to slow their blueline down even more.

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