I'm all for Ference. Plays top 4 on a perennial Stanley Cup contender. Sherwood Park boy. Bring him home. I think Gags will get more than the 4.25 you have suggested and I think the deal will be longer than 3 years. Hell no to Dustin Penner. I was real gung ho on Horton too but with all of his recent health issues, shoulder and concussions, I don't know if that is the right player for us. Who knows what's gonna happen though really? So many different variables to factor in. There could be some real quality guys that get bought out this year too. Less than 2 weeks before poop hits the fan at the draft. Gonna be exciting to see how it all plays out
- Ihatebrianburke

We already have Nick Schultz. Ference is worse.

We already have Nick Schultz. Ference is worse.
- Jack-artist

Ference is grittier. Wouldn't be the end of the world to have both on the team, heck even as a pair.

Ference is grittier. Wouldn't be the end of the world to have both on the team, heck even as a pair.
- Lahey

Sure but how much more room do we have for 5/6 guys?

Ference is grittier. Wouldn't be the end of the world to have both on the team, heck even as a pair.
- Lahey

My fear is that they're close to the same type of player. I wouldn't mind him here either. But do we have room for him? What changes would we have to make?

Flames just traded a 4th for Corban Knight.

Flames just traded a 4th for Corban Knight.
- Jack-artist

Mm that's cute. I hate Calgary sooo much it's rediculous.

Sure but how much more room do we have for 5/6 guys?
- Jack-artist

On one or two year deals I don't think it matter. Not like we are going to have a 7mil #1 so I don't know why we can't spread that money out accross everyone else.

Mm that's cute. I hate Calgary sooo much it's rediculous.
- mbxiphos1527

If they get him signed its definitely worth it. Makes me wonder if they pass on Monahan now if they feel Knight is similar but closer to the NHL.

My fear is that they're close to the same type of player. I wouldn't mind him here either. But do we have room for him? What changes would we have to make?
- mbxiphos1527

Sure

Smid-Petry
Schultz-
Ference-Schultz

Could also end up

Smid-Petry
J.Schultz-Ference
N.Schultz-Klefbom

If they get him signed its definitely worth it. Makes me wonder if they pass on Monahan now if they feel Knight is similar but closer to the NHL.
- Jack-artist

Lets hope so.

They have (frank) all for center depth, if they really think that signing Knight fixes the issue then they have bigger issues.

On one or two year deals I don't think it matter. Not like we are going to have a 7mil #1 so I don't know why we can't spread that money out accross everyone else.
- Lahey

I guess it could work
xxxx/Smid - Petry
Smid/xxxx - J.Schultz
Nick - Ference
Belov/Potter

If they get him signed its definitely worth it. Makes me wonder if they pass on Monahan now if they feel Knight is similar but closer to the NHL.
- Jack-artist

Meh. I don't know. It's Calgary. They'd do anything to try and screw us up. I don't care if they take Monahan to be honest. We're still the better team. I'll be just as happy with MacT drafting Darnell Nurse.

Lets hope so.

They have (frank) all for center depth, if they really think that signing Knight fixes the issue then they have bigger issues.
- Lahey

I don't know who plays centre for them permanently outside of Backlund, so yeah I'd guess they look at drafting one.

We already have Nick Schultz. Ference is worse.
- Jack-artist

Don't bother. I got into this argument the other day. I wouldn't do Ference either. He's top 4 in Boston right now due to injuries but normally is a 5-6 guy.

I don't know who plays centre for them permanently outside of Backlund, so yeah I'd guess they look at drafting one.
- Jack-artist

Stajan.

Translation - yeah, they have problems.

Don't bother. I got into this argument the other day. I wouldn't do Ference either. He's top 4 in Boston right now due to injuries but normally is a 5-6 guy.
- Iggysbff

Still better than what we have/had.

Stajan.

Translation - yeah, they have problems.
- Dirte

Forgot about him, lol. But really, he had a decent year this year.

Lets hope so.

They have (frank) all for center depth, if they really think that signing Knight fixes the issue then they have bigger issues.
- Lahey

Not too broken up if we don't get knight. IMO lander is similar.

I think in terms of goaltenders, Ben Scrivens might be a good backup, as well as a realistic option, for the Oilers. He's from Spruce Grove, which is 30 minutes from Edmonton, and he may be willing to come here. It's plausible due to the fact that we have no backup goalie. Maybe somewhere in the second round in this draft we should aim for a quality goaltender. Jerry and Fucale would be excellent for us. Not right away by all means but definatly in a year or two.
- mbxiphos1527

Scrivens would be a good backup and could probably be had for cheap with them wanting to get a vet play behind Reimer. I'd prefer Comrie to Jarry and I think Fucale will be gone by our 37th pick

Not too broken up if we don't get knight. IMO lander is similar.
- Iggysbff

I'll wait to judge Knight until he has some pro games under his belt. Wouldn't take much to pass Lander.

Flames just traded a 4th for Corban Knight.
- Jack-artist

I (frank)ing hate the Flames

Scrivens would be a good backup and could probably be had for cheap with them wanting to get a vet play behind Reimer. I'd prefer Comrie to Jarry and I think Fucale will be gone by our 37th pick
- Ihatebrianburke

There are about 30 ufa goalies out there this year. Doubt we use assets to acquire a backup.

Flames are the best team in the league now that they have Knight!!!

Anyways, I actually just came here to chirp Clouthier. If you listened to Feasters presser from the other day you would realize pretty much everything you said this blog is BS.

And BTW, rip the Wideman signing all you want Richard but he would be the Oilers best d-man and they could really use him

Not too broken up if we don't get knight. IMO lander is similar.
- Iggysbff

I'm not broken up either, but we need more organizational depth at center. If not Knight then someone else. We have very little competition at that position.

Flames are the best team in the league now that they have Knight!!!

Anyways, I actually just came here to chirp Clouthier. If you listened to Feasters presser from the other day you would realize pretty much everything you said this blog is BS.

And BTW, rip the Wideman signing all you want Richard but he would be the Oilers best d-man and they could really use him
- The-O-G

Nice try.