[News] Blues offersheet Broberg (2 yrs, $4.580 mil AAV) and Holloway (2 yrs, $2.290 mil AAV)

[monkeyman]

I can admit, i didn’t think this would ever happen.
But it does make me happy.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

That would be a surprise to me considering Lewis Gross sent out a preemptive tweet the night before free agency happened when there was still time for Gaudreau to sign.

I heard they gave the take it or leave it, the Flames took it, and then when it came time to actually sign the paper work that Gaudreau reneged on the deal and it surprised both Gross (who then sent out his tweet to try to calm things down) and the Flames (who were pissed off).

I think we are saying the same thing.

[Sylvanfan]

How did this thread get twisted into Gaudreau talk?

In this case the agent did the players right by getting them more money, and the players are smart enough to take it.

I'd love to see a picture of Kevin Lowe's living room after the Oilers found this out.

I remember when the Oilers signed the Penner sheet and had a special live air broadcast on 1260 before TSN had took it over expecting Anaheim to have a press conference. Instead they were awkwardly silent in saying nothing leaving Stauffer and the other hacks at the time to say...I think Penners an Oiler.

You know the Oilers will make a spectacle out of this whatever they opt to do. I guess if Dr. Drai and McJesus walk, Jake Neighbors might get a retaliatory 5 year 12 per year offer. Which would be outstanding.

[dino7c]

I like that they signed both...Oilers were obviously low balling

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Ceci is probably the Kassian trade again without the first rounders. I think if they gave up two 2nd round picks or maybe a 2nd and a 3rd they could move Ceci.

Kulak probably costs less to move, maybe him and a 3rd for futures is the deal there.

They could actually move RNH and get something back in the trade.

I don't know what the going rate is right now given it's late August and it's not a great time to make a trade, but leaving it for the next real trading window (i.e. late in training camp) is a major risk and probably leads to a worse return simply due to teams knowing they have you by the balls.

But I generally agree with the nature of the trades you're suggesting. The benefit of the RNH move is that they actually HAVE to get something back here - either in the trade that gives them this cap space, or elsewhere. Because they won't have Kane and they'll need a couple of bodies after moving someone out.

I think the best option is probably to do the Ceci thing and hope you can land one of the players who inevitably gets traded in September when it becomes clear they're going to end up on waivers anyway.

[MrButtons]

Might've missed it and too lazy to go back, but Oil will have 7 days to match as of today, right?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I actually think it was mostly on Gaudreau. I think Gorss knew that would be the best he'd get by a longshot.

I think it was obvious that the best they were going to get by a longshot was in Calgary, but they burned the bridge.

Then he wanted Philly who had no interest.

New Jersey was a good shot, but that offer was reneged.

Columbus was pretty literally the only chair left available when the music was about to stop.

[browna]

Originally Posted by cral12

T-Hup
@thupka1982
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3h
"Reminder that Peter Chiarelli is employed by the St. Louis Blues, so he's assisting in trying to #### the Oilers externally this time instead of as an inside job a la 2015-19."

Totally forgot he was there.

He got screwed by the return of the waiting in the shadows Lowe, who was pushed out when Chia and McLellan came on. The Koskinen mid season signing, which pissed off Talbot was blamed on (and meant to blame by the Oilers too) Chia, when it was Lowe all day, signifying his return to power.

When some of these guys retire out of hockey, the stories that they have and are fine with blabbing about about the Oilers behind the scenes going show will be pure gold.

But yes, no doubt Chia with a grin sticking it to the team that three him under the bus as they do any coach or executive the past 25+ years.

[CedarMeter]

Originally Posted by MrButtons

Might've missed it and too lazy to go back, but Oil will have 7 days to match as of today, right?

You are correct, sir.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

What’s the process for matching team in scenarios like this?

Obviously if they’re gonna match, they can do so anytime between now and the deadline to match.

But if they’re not, will they announce it and make it official? Or does the clock have to expire? Has a team ever come out on like day 2 and said take ‘em we’re not matching?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

What’s the process for matching team in scenarios like this?

Obviously if they’re gonna match, they can do so anytime between now and the deadline to match.

But if they’re not, will they announce it and make it official? Or does the clock have to expire?

The last one I remember was Penner and Anaheim announced they are not matching.

I can't believe Burke was actually going to beat up Lowe lol.

[Scroopy Noopers]

I haven’t felt this good since the day after Game 7. What a glorious day.

[Johnny Makarov]

Are these 2 guys on the 960 idiots?

"With $1 more the Blues would have had to give up a 1st and 3rd for Broberg!! With$1 more the Blues would have to give up a 2nd than a 3rd for Holloway!!! How lucky is that??"

WTF?? lol ummm thats why they went $1 below the threshold.... jesus

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

The last one I remember was Penner and Anaheim announced they are not matching.

I can't believe Burke was actually going to beat up Lowe lol.

The way I remember it, Anaheim didn't release it officially until some time after the deadline. I remember listening to the Edmonton radio that day and it was crickets. The gold came a bit later. "Given Kevin's recent performance we expect these to be great picks".

[Sandman]

These two players will take off if they can get away from the Oil.

[Flamesfan05]

Ceci and unprotected 1st for Okhochuk

[SutterBrother]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Ceci and unprotected 1st for Okhochuk

I was listening to Oilers Nation (for the salt) and they were talking about how they should trade Ceci to help with the cap crunch.

My only thought was "what draft pick(s) are you including for other teams to take him on?"

There's no "trade" to be made here right? It's like Monny and MTL, no?

[Enoch Root]

I said all along that I thought this was a perfect situation for an offer sheet, and I am so glad that someone pulled the trigger. Wish it had been the Flames, but this is almost as good!

Watching the cracks forming all over the Oilers' cup window, while Oiler media and fans continue to believe that they are experiencing some sort of Goldilocks scenario, is just so, so enjoyable.

[All In Good Time]

Interesting
Hmmmmm
So
You’re telling me that Nurse+Neal+Campbell+Kane = crappy future?

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

But if they’re not, will they announce it and make it official? Or does the clock have to expire? Has a team ever come out on like day 2 and said take ‘em we’re not matching?

Believe that regardless of what you announce they'll be given the full week to match.