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Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: “A Return to Edmonton Could Make Sense From All Sides Here.”

Some big names getting bandied about by the pundits back home as trade targets for the Edmonton Oilers. We’ll start off by touching on those and then we’ll talk about some pie in the sky ideas that’d have the fanbase in Edmonton as hard as a rock if they went down. Lastly, Pierre LeBrun has tossed out a couple of options for the Oilers out in Detroit and I’d like to discuss them.

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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More Trade Options with Jason Gregor

“He has two years remaining at $8m. He’s an outstanding puck mover, but he also likes to be on the PP, and the Oilers have a very good power play quarterback.” – Gregor on John Carlson

“The St. Albert product has six years more years remaining on his $6.5m AAV contract… Parayko would be an upgrade, but he also has double the cap hit of Ceci. He’d be another big move, but I’m not sold the Oilers have to go big-name hunting.” – Gregor on Colton Parayko

“He is very similar to Barclay Goodrow in 2020. Many people incorrectly overreacted to Tampa giving up a first for Goodrow, but they knew what they needed. They wanted him to help their bottom six and penalty kill, and he did.” – Gregor on Nic Dowd

“He’d add some much-needed physicality and speed to the Oilers’ fourth line. He can fly, is physical and he’s been a regular on the Wild penalty kill. He doesn’t have great underlying numbers, but also starts far more often in the Dzone (71) than he does in offensive zone (44)… But could the Oilers make a package to acquire Duhaime and Zack Bogosian (depth, veteran D-man)?” – Gregor on Brandon Duhaime

“Malenstyn has only 17 O-zone starts compared to 192 D-zone starts (in 47 games). If you add both, it will lower the time needed for Dowd to build chemistry in Edmonton. Malenstyn is an RFA at the end of the season with an AAV of $762.5K and he leads the Caps in PK/game at 2:45. He’d help at 5×5 but also on the PK.” – Gregor on Beck Malenstyn

  • Carlson is a pipe dream. I don’t even know if he’d agree to go to a Canadian team and he’s 33 years old with an $8M contract. Love the player, but there’s a lot not to like too.
  • Parayko? Yes, please. I think he’d be a great partner for Nurse and in a few seasons that $6.5M/yr deal of his won’t be so painful. Edmonton’s made some big deals with the Blues in the past that involved a few great NHL defensemen…
  • The 1st rounder price tag on Dowd likely has Edmonton out of those sweepstakes.
  • I am intrigued by the names of Duhaime and Malenstyn though. I like big guys with speed who specialize on defensive hockey. You don’t see it enough anymore. Duhaime and Bogosian to the Oilers for the Cup run would be a textbook trade deadline contender move.
  • Could the Oilers move out Connor Brown to fit in a Duhaime or Malenstyn? Would they?
Getting the Old Boys Back Together.

“Jordan Eberle, I believe, is on the Oilers wish list if Seattle falls out [of the playoff picture],” said LeBrun. “There are a bunch of guys that I believe the Oilers have checked in on and kicked tires on; that’s why you’re starting to hear names come out…I think the idea is, [Warren] Foegele has played so well in that role, but the idea is maybe to find someone else for Leon [Draisaitl].” – Pierre LeBrun

“A return to Edmonton could make sense from all sides here.” – Chris Johnston, The Athletic on Jordan Eberle

  • I don’t think Eberle will be an Oiler this season but I really wonder if there’s an appetite to bring him and Taylor Hall back into the fold starting this summer with Eberle and next summer with Hall. They’ll both be mid-30s by then and cheap as borscht. What do you think? It’d be fun, right?
Pierre LeBrun on Oilers’ Possible Trade Deadline Plans

“Daniel Sprong and David Perron (modified no-trade clause) would also be potential forward targets if the Detroit Red Wings fall out of it, although I don’t think Detroit is showing signs of that.”

“The Oilers will try to add on defense, as well, but there are two different ways I think it may go. One, they add a seventh D — a grizzled veteran type for depth. Or two, they swing bigger and get in on a top name like Chris Tanev or Sean Walker.” 

  • Sprong would be a dangerous addition to the bottom-six in terms of increasing the offense from down there, but is that the kind of player they want on a line Ryan McLeod and Dylan Holloway? He only makes $2M and is a UFA at the end of the year.
  • Or would David Perron and his $4.75M deal make more sense considering he’s got some more sandpaper and compete in his game to go with that touch of offense.
  • The downside to each is that Sprong can disappear for stretches and Perron can take a bad penalty from time to time.
  • Frank Seravalli was lacing into Chris Tanev on Oilers Now! the other day talking about how he doesn’t move well, brings zero offense, and that he’s overrated. I can’t help but agree with his sentiment.

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: Oilers Are Checking in on Two Scoring Wingers Out of the Metro

Today we’re discussing some unlikely trade targets for the Oilers who are playing in the Metropolitan Division NOT named Jake Guentzel. Friedman’s reckons that Edmonton will grab a goalie before the deadline expires, and we’ll touch on some old rumors that just won’t go away.

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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Romantic Return of Ebs on the Horizon?

“The team has been linked to other names, including Sean Walker and Scott Laughton of the Philadelphia Flyers. Edmonton’s name has come up in connection with Chris Tanev. They’ve been linked to a reunion with Jordan Eberle. It’s also believed Vladimir Tarasenko would consider waiving to join the Oilers. Frankly, they don’t mind him as a fit either.” – NHL Trade Talk

  • Jason Gregor made a good point on his show recently about Sean Walker and I’m probably going to butcher it but he basically said that it’s not a good idea to deal Ceci, a top-four defender for multiple seasons, for a guy who’s only been a top-4 dman for half of a season. That makes sense, right?
  • Should the Oilers upgrade Darnell Nurse’s partner? Sure! But actually do it! Grab Parayko out of St. Louis! Don’t muck around trying to shoehorn somebody in and gamble on a position that is so bloody important for the playoffs.
  • I wonder about Edmonton just adding depth pieces on the backend like Megna (CHI), Rutta (SJ), Bogosian (MIN), or Kovacevic (MTL).
  • As for the forwards, there’s going to be some tinkering there I feel. I don’t think Foegele is safe at all. He’s so inconsistent, but that could be said for Edmonton’s entire 3rd line, too. That said, moving his contract allows the club to bring in a higher end player.
  • Would they trade Foegele to Chicago for Taylor Raddysh and then turn around and use the savings on one of the names mentioned above?
  • How about this name? TJ Oshie. He fits the Holland M.O. for Stanley Cup contender trade targets and he makes 250k more than Eberle. One more year left after this one. Who knows if he’ll be able to finish it…
Dabbling

“It’s very possible the Oilers will dabble in the goalie market, but you never know if you’re going to need someone again.” – Elliotte Friedman

  • Fleury is really the only guy you want to go for if you’re a Cup contender, right? I guess there’s Jake Allen but I thought he had Edmonton on his no-trade list. Merzlikins is an upgrade on Pickard but that contract is kind of gastly for a backup.
  • Let me throw out a few names of netminders who make under $2M and have a better than .910% save percentage this year and you tell me what you think in the comments below,
    • Dave Rittich (LA), Alex Nedeljkovic (PIT), Cam Talbot (LA), Joey Daccord (SEA)
Trade Options Via Jason Gregor

“He’s won a Cup. He was great last season with a career-best 34 goals and 73 points. He has 21 goals and 34 points this season…” – Gregor on Tyler Toffoli

“He leads them with 23 goals and 51 points. He’s the heartbeat of their team and he has another year remaining on an excellent value contract at $5.5m.” – Gregor on Travis Konecny

“He is the best pure shooter available. He is a left shot, but can comfortably play the right side. He is a six-time 30 goal scorer. He can finish… When he’s on he is dangerous, but I’m not sure he has the offensive punch now than when he won a Cup in St. Louis…” – Gregor on Vlad Tarasenko

“He has 15 goals and leads the Capitals with 14 goals 5×5. He wouldn’t expect to be on the first unit PP in Edmonton. Holland knows him well from their time in Detroit… His cap hit is the challenge, as even if the Caps retain half the Oilers would be taking on $2.85m.” – Gregor on Anthony Mantha

  • Toffoli could be had, Konecny is a pipe dream, Tarasenko has entered the chat for sure, and Mantha is a stealth target I think.
  • Mantha’s size and shot will intrigue the Oilers as a winger for Draisaitl too, but the problem with him is that he runs hot and cold way to often and it’s not like he’s played with shitty centers in Washington either. Ken Holland will have a very good gauge on him and if the Oilers trade for him, you can be sure that the due diligence would’ve been done.
  • I like Tarasenko a lot for the role he’d play for the Oilers and that’s pure offense. Nothing more. When I read about him only being good for that as if it’s a negative, I call bullshit. There’s no perfect player out there. This isn’t a bloody video game. He’d be a good winger for Leon I believe.
  • Now, Toffoli is in the same boat as Tarasenko but he’s got a bit more depth to his game and he’s got a shite ton of playoff/Cupo experience with those juggernaut LA Kings teams. I could get behind bringing him in, 100%.

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Rumors: Edmonton After Flames Defender?

I remember there being some talk about how the Oilers might have a quiet trade deadline, but for the life of me, they are getting connected to a lot of players this year. Mostly vets, mind you, but still. It’s really hard to believe that they’ll stand pat this season.

Today, we’re talking Fleury some more, Tanev, and The Fourth Period is saying that Oilers GM Ken Holland might be looking to beef up the bottom-six and suggests maybe Edmonton might be looking to make another Ekholm-like trade.

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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Remember When Jacques Plante Suited Up for the Oilers Back in the Day?

“When it comes to goalies, Marc-Andre Fleury will have the biggest impact. He’s earned the right to call his shot; nothing happens without his approval… This screams Carolina, Colorado or Edmonton, all playoff-bound. But, in some of those situations, he wouldn’t be the starter, so that factors in.”

  • I don’t know, I talked about him the other day, I just don’t think Edmonton is going to have enough trade assets or cap space to get a deal for him done. In addition to that, I’m not really sure that netminding is a priority for them anymore.
Dealing with the Devil

“In the latest buzz surrounding the NHL trade market, the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly eyeing veteran defenseman Chris Tanev. TSN’s Darren Dreger revealed on OverDrive that the Oilers have shown considerable interest in Tanev, emphasizing the team’s eagerness to bolster its defensive core. While not labeled as front-runners, the Oilers join a growing list of teams expressing interest in the seasoned player. – NHL Trade Talk

  • He’s a UFA, so Edmonton’s not going to be paying a premium for Tanev. I imagine they might want to try and convince Craig Conroy to take on some young prospects who are close to NHL-ready and a contract like Brett Kulak.
  • My favorite part of the article this quote came from is this,
    • “Analysts agree that relying on Cody Ceci in the top four during the playoffs might not be an ideal scenario for the Oilers.”
  • While I don’t necessarily disagree with the point, relying on a guy who is being held together by duct tape and band-aids is a much better idea? Yikes.
  • Tanev also has some control over his destination with that M-NTC on his deal. My guess is that he goes to Vancouver, Colorado, Dallas, or Boston. Maybe the Jets if they come in with something tempting. I know Ottawa wants him bad but why would he agree to go there right now when he can try for a Cup and they sign with the Sens in the off-season.
  • Jaycob Megna (CHI) and Sean Walker (PHI), in my opinion, would be better investments for the Oilers if they’re so hell-bent on upgrading on Ceci and Kulak.
Adding Functional Toughness and Size

“I think, I think, in terms of goaltending. I think that the focus has shifted a little bit more towards bringing in a mid-six guy and even the blue line and further upgrading the blue line.” 

“Kenny Holland is looking at different options up front, can you further deepen this roster in your mid to lower six even after the Corey Perry addition? And what about the blue line? Can you get another physical type of presence? Like the Ekholm move that they last season?”

“You look at Montreal. Is it a David Savard, who has one year left on his contract that has a reasonable cap hit.” – David Pagnotta, The Fourth Period

  • I don’t know if Edmonton goes after a Savard-type, to be honest. Is he better than Ceci? A debate probably could be had. But they’ve got 6’5″ 235lb+ right-shot Johnathan Kovacevic sitting there and he makes minimum wage plus he’s got another year on his deal.
  • Pat Maroon, even after having back surgery, makes sense to me if you’re adding some functional beef to the bottom-six. He’s also on a cheap deal and it expires at season’s end.
  • In terms of another Ekholm deal, they’d have to land Colton Parayko (STL) or John Carlson (WAS) for it to equal the shock factor.

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Rumors: Could the Oilers Bring in an Ex-Teammate of Corey Perry?

Today, we’re taking blurbs from Elliotte Friedman’s 32 Thoughts blog on Sportsnet. We’ll be talking about the latest “trend” amongst GMs going into the March 8th deadline and I’ve got some concerns regarding one name that keeps coming up in connection to the Edmonton Oilers. Also, there’s a future hall-of-famer that used to play with Corey Perry that Ken Holland might have his eyes on… Who could it be? Read on to find out!

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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Late First Rounders All the Rage?

“One trend gaining traction is teams destined to pick later in the first round aren’t married to their picks. Vancouver and Winnipeg already moved them. Sportsnet draft gurus Jason Bukala and Sam Cosentino see a drop, and several organizations agree with them.”

  • How is this a trend that is “gaining traction”? This happens every year… Edmonton will probably deal theirs too. More on that below!
More Walker to the Oilers Talk

“Philadelphia can extend Travis Konecny on July 1, but the Flyers are trying to get the legwork done sooner. You’re going to see a real attempt at this. The prediction is Nick Seeler stays, and Jamie Drysdale’s arrival puts Sean Walker on the move (Edmonton and Tampa Bay are among interested parties). Rasmus Ristolainen’s stock is up, but the contract is tricky.”

  • It’s a real kick in the nuts deciding what to do with this defense on Edmonton, eh? I mean, it’s flipped the switch and become quite good. So, do you want to muck around with that right now?
  • That’s why I wonder about Desharnais. He partners with Ekholm on the PK and hardly plays with Nurse, ever. If Holland is dealing Ceci, is the new guy coming in to replace him? Could be risky…
  • That said, I am of the belief that Nurse does need a better partner. Is that guy Sean Walker? I can’t tell you that. Maybe it’s Colton Parayko. Maybe it’s Evan Bouchard. Maybe it is Vinnie Desharnais. What I can tell you is that we’re unlikely to find out anytime soon.
  • Imagine if Holland traded for Ristolainen and really f*cked with everybody. lol. Campbell for Risto, who says no? C’mon! You don’t think the big Finn could have a resurgence in Edmonton? 😉
Who’s Up for Some Flower Power?

“This afternoon a new piece of information from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Minnesota Wild are open to trading Marc-Andre Fleury. If the Wild do end up parting ways with Fleury, Friedman says that the Edmonton Oilers are a team to watch out for..” – Hawks Insider

“Earlier this week, insider Frank Seravalli also connected the Oilers to be interesting in Fleury as a backup or tandem goalie. He reported there’s a good chance Fleury is traded to a contender in likely his last year, and he could be moved for as little as a third round draft pick.” – Oilers Daily

  • Yeah, those sources aren’t the most reliable but I have heard Seravalli talk about Fleury on Oilers Now! So I’m just going to go with this one. Bear with me.
  • I thought MAF had no intentions of playing for the Oilers. I mean, weren’t they hot for him last year and struck out?
  • Now, there’s a bit of a conundrum here for Edmonton acquiring the future HOFer. What do they do with Pickard. From what I’ve been told, he’s really loved in that dressing room and I don’t think it’d be well received if Holland lost him either in a trade or on waivers.
  • But, what do you do with him if MAF is acquired? I guess they could keep three goalies but it’d handcuff them a bit roster-wise. How often do you see a club bring in a netminder and keep all three on the main roster?
  • I think the other thing is his contract prevents the club from doing a whole lot more unless they can get a third team involved and burn even more of their futures for this year’s run.
  • Honestly, I think the Avs are going to get him. Georgiev has been okay, Francouz can’t stay healthy, and Annunen is way to young. Fleury would fit like a glove on that roster.

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Edmonton Oilers Trade Rumors: Will Ken Holland Pull the Trigger on this Once in a Lifetime Opportunity?

TSN’s Chris Johnston expects the Oilers to start making moves tout de suite, Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman are saying Walker to Edmonton is a possibility, and could Ken Holland bring in an All-Star teammate of Connor McDavid’s to help with their Stanley Cup run? Read on to find out!

(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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Have the Oilers Been After Jenner All Along?

“I can’t help but wonder what several fans online were wondering when they saw Connor McDavid go slightly off the board during the NHL All-Star draft. He seemed to go out of his way to select (Boone) Jenner for his team.” – Jim Parsons, NHL Trade Talk

  • Jim’s right, there’ve been no official ties between the Oilers and the Blue Jackets to date. Mostly fan talk.
  • Connor would’ve played against him in junior and he’d have a good idea as to what Jenner would be able to bring to Edmonton’s locker room.
  • The Oilers have been talking with Columbus constantly all season long and everybody thinks they were only discussing Elvis Merzlikins… Misdirection at its finest?
  • Jenner’s always been sort of a pipe dream acquisition in my mind for the Oilers because I feel like he fits as the perfect 3C for this club at this point in time. Not a spring pup anymore, lots of experience, his contract is palpable ($3.75M for two this year and next) and he’s the captain of a flailing franchise (not an easy gig).
  • I like the character of the person and believe that’s the kind of addition that would benefit Edmonton because at this point I reckon the Oilers aren’t going to be able to keep up with the big spenders and will need to be frugal with at the trade deadline by picking up the right pieces, not the best ones.
  • Now, he doesn’t score a lot, but he’s good on the dot (54% avg career) and he’s the perfect post-season player when comes down to size and style of play. Another thing about him is that he doesn’t spend a lot of time in the penalty box (14 PIM so far).
  • If he were a righty, he’d be the ideal candidate for Edmonton.
Chris Johnston Expects Movement THIS WEEK!

“TSN’s Chris Johnston said of the Oilers, “I expect them to be active on the trade front in the next coming week.” This is after both the Canucks and Jets made big trades.” – The Hockey Writers

  • I know that Holland does a lot of business before the deadline, so I can’t wait to see what he pulls off this week.
  • That said, there’s a month left until the deadline, so the Oilers might want to see how the team reacts to getting their streak busted before making any rash decisions.
Walker Making his Way to Edmonton?

“An insider linked the Oilers to Walker recently, while also mentioning another team who has had some conversations with the Flyers. This was revealed by Elliotte Friedman on The Jeff Marek Show and he said, “I think more likely than not, Walker gets moved, whether it’s Edmonton or I saw some Tampa (Bay Lightning) conversations yesterday.” – Rob Couch, The Hockey Writers

  • You know, Vinnie Desharnais is getting a massive push right now and after last night’s game, I wonder if there’s a feeling amongst the brass in Edmonton that he could replace Ceci and partner Darnell Nurse going forward?
  • That means they could deal Ceci out and bring a guy like Sean Walker in without really hurting what they’ve got going at the moment.
  • Walker’s been playing with Nick Seeler all year and I could be wrong here, but Seeler’s a real stay-at-home dman, isn’t he? Would he fit better with Nurse or with Kulak/Broberg?
  • Lastly, Elliotte Friedman said at the beginning of December that Flyers GM Daniel Briere would be willing to trade Walker and Seeler TOGETHER!!! Doesn’t that sound like something that would interest the Oilers for their 3rd pairing?
  • Edmonton could do it without having think about the financial end. I mean, maybe Philly likes Kulak and Ceci though and would take them on. Not the worst idea in the world to get instant replacements AND draft/prospect assets.

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