08-22-2023, 09:43 PM
|
#7041
|
|
Franchise Player
|
93 NHL Games. Superstar.
__________________
I hate just about everyone and just about everything.
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 01:43 AM
|
#7042
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Vail
He's been with the Flyers since 2014. Maybe he will reproduce the same success in Edmonton.
In the article, it says that he was responsible for drafting Landeskog (#2 overall), MacKinnon (#1 overall) and Duchene (#3 overall) when he worked for Colorado. Maybe they are getting ready for the next decade of darkness.
|
lol what a shrewd pick
__________________
GFG
|
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to dino7c For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 06:40 AM
|
#7043
|
|
Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Republic of Panama
|
Tyler Wright, mentioned above, was a 12th overall pick. Oilers shrewdly traded him for a 7th rounder. Now that's how you build a contender.
__________________
Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 07:12 AM
|
#7044
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
|
I mean, Landeskog is a fine player, but consensus was RNH at number one and him at 2. Except he’s actually about 7th in scoring in that draft. He’s behind Kucherov, Gaudreau, Huberdeau, Zibanejad, RNH.
Same for Duchene. After Tavares and Hedman, he was a natural pick.
|
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to GioforPM For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 07:23 AM
|
#7045
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
|
__________________
Turn up the good, turn down the suck!
|
|
|
|
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to getbak For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 08:07 AM
|
#7046
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bay Area
|
Sounds like someone had compromising photos of Bouchard at that price.
__________________
.
"Fun must be always!" - Tomas Hertl
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 08:13 AM
|
#7047
|
|
Crash and Bang Winger
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
When discussing foursomes, may want to include the word golf. Just for clarity's sake.
|
Although the detail about the Smyth brothers refusing to pay becomes even more hilarious if you're thinking of a different kind of foursome!
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 08:28 AM
|
#7048
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
|
Outstanding short term value, but bridges have no upside and can screw the team long term. Bouchard could be out around the same time as Draisaitl and McDavid.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 08:28 AM
|
#7049
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
|
Does this 2-year bridge basically make him a UFA in three years? The same year McDavid's contract expires.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 08:35 AM
|
#7050
|
|
#1 Goaltender
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
Outstanding short term value, but bridges have no upside and can screw the team long term. Bouchard could be out around the same time as Draisaitl and McDavid.
|
I don’t think the oilers care about the long term. McDavid and Draisaitl gone within 3 years. Team will be full tank mode by then.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 08:41 AM
|
#7051
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Does this 2-year bridge basically make him a UFA in three years? The same year McDavid's contract expires.
|
It looks like he has 4 more seasons before UFA status.
__________________
Turn up the good, turn down the suck!
|
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to getbak For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 09:08 AM
|
#7052
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
|
The Oilers have to go all in. They have two years of prime window. I think we see them be very aggressive with their picks and long term cap space.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 09:10 AM
|
#7053
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
|
That's quite a haircut for Bouchard.
I wouldn't let the Oilers pay me less than what I'm worth just to help them put their chips in because they backed themselves into a corner cap-wise. Evan should be looking to set himself up for life. You never know what can happen. Don't let these greasy ####ers off the hook that easily.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 10:33 AM
|
#7054
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
|
It is sad that a team did not offer him 4.25 million on a one year deal. It would cost a team a 2nd round pick to do that. But the collusion amongst NHL teams makes the RFA process almost meaningless.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 10:36 AM
|
#7055
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aarongavey
It is sad that a team did not offer him 4.25 million on a one year deal. It would cost a team a 2nd round pick to do that. But the collusion amongst NHL teams makes the RFA process almost meaningless.
|
Now that it is announced that they are closing in on a deal, it would be hilarious if a team jumped in and did offer sheet him knowing exactly what the Oilers are offering in public.
__________________
"A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 10:53 AM
|
#7056
|
|
Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aarongavey
It is sad that a team did not offer him 4.25 million on a one year deal. It would cost a team a 2nd round pick to do that. But the collusion amongst NHL teams makes the RFA process almost meaningless.
|
… it would also need Bouchard to leave $3.5 million dollars on the table in a sport where career ending/altering injuries happen.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 11:04 AM
|
#7057
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aarongavey
It is sad that a team did not offer him 4.25 million on a one year deal. It would cost a team a 2nd round pick to do that. But the collusion amongst NHL teams makes the RFA process almost meaningless.
|
Really hard to determine how good he really is though. He's got a hard shot but he's not the greatest skater and any offensive production is inflated because of their powerplay that turned RNH into a 100 point player.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 11:15 AM
|
#7058
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
… it would also need Bouchard to leave $3.5 million dollars on the table in a sport where career ending/altering injuries happen.
|
Then offer him a two year deal. One year deal is probably better for Bouchard. Either way the teams collude and that is why you never see RFA’s being signed by other teams.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 11:49 AM
|
#7059
|
|
Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aarongavey
Then offer him a two year deal. One year deal is probably better for Bouchard. Either way the teams collude and that is why you never see RFA’s being signed by other teams.
|
I have no idea where you see collusion happening.
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2023, 11:58 AM
|
#7060
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
The Oilers have to go all in. They have two years of prime window. I think we see them be very aggressive with their picks and long term cap space.
|
More like THIS season to go all in. If they falter, they're' screwed. Bouchard helped them a little bit, but keep in mind Brown's bonuses factor in the cap for next season. Just for fun, if you add that to Bouchard's cap hit for next season, it's like they signed him to 3.9m this year and then an over 7m cap hit next.
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:59 AM.
|
|
