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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
One, because I enjoy talking hockey.
Two, what I want is for the Oilers to come away from this decade plus of futility with nothing. I don’t want them rewarded for tanking and getting four 1st overall picks, one of which happens to be the best player since Mario Lemieux.
So it would’ve been great if they’d paid a bottom pairing D and a bottom-6 forward $7M they don’t have.
Instead, they have cap space and capital to spend on whoever they want at the deadline, and I’m guessing those rentals are going to have a more of an impact than two kids who’ve combined for 31 points in 170 games.
Do you want them to win? Because they’re in a better position to do that now than they were before.
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I'm not sure that I agree that they are in a better position than before. I feel like they signed historically more talented players - all forwards - who have their own concerns. Even without considering the past injury concerns, these players also could have poor chemisty or not fit into the system. In addition, players like Henrique that worked over a short time could be a flash in the pan and struggle over a full season.
In contrast Broberg and Holloway had the potential to pop adding to the roster in more substantial ways and they have lost Ceci who - despite his flaws as a player - gave them decent minutes.
When I look at the Oilers roster at present, in my view they have not made themselves more competitive to win in the playoffs. Their defence, size, and durability have become more questionable.
Now, they have more cap flexibility so they could potentially add some items to their list at the trade deadline. However, the season is long and injuries happen to all teams. So, it is tough sitting here today to determine how this roster will mesh and what the needs are today. If they have a bunch of cash to spend but there are no decent options available, then that doesn't help them much.