Seriously though, you have pouliot and okpos on your second line. They are horrible.he was run out of edmonton. He is playing for another contract. You cant win in the playoffs with that being your second line. I know we all have forgotten what it takes to win in the playoffs, with 905 of our players, we cant win
- Buffalo39

pouliot has 6 goals in last 14 games

IMO not bad for a fringe second line player and is the least of our problems

Everyone do me a favor, watch eichel after a shift,even the ones he floats. He is gasssssssed at the bench. Cornelius bennett was the same way,maybe to much partying,whatever.
- Buffalo39

He almost looks as gassed as Vanek. Dude needs to get a Peloton for Christmas

The goaltending situation can't be overlooked either. Lehner's an RFA but thats a 4 mil qualifying offer and Johnson has been a mess. Ullmark probably takes the back up spot but maybe you shop around and see if there's another young goalie out there.
- Sabresfan-365

Grubauer seems like a guy who could be available
They’ve got Samsonov (former 1st round pick) ready to come over from the KHL
I doubt they’d wanna give Grubauer a raise when they can replace him cheaper

Wouldn't be the worst thing ever.. the only thing ROR is lighting up is his house with the big check we cut him

And...

Katy Perry < Zooey Deschanel
Isla Fisher > Amy Adams
- 51_Killer

Seriously.

They need a guy much better than ROR to be their 2nd best forward

Am I the only one that sees how important a role ROR plays?

We’ll get killed if we are asking Sam &/or Jack to take on O’Reilly’s defensive responsibilities
- jdfitz77

again if we were 16th overall instead of 16th in the east, I would be more inclined to be patient

Seriously.

They need a guy much better than ROR to be their 2nd best forward
- sbroads24

who would you rather have for the next 5 years

ror at 7.5 per or evander kane at 7.5 per?

again if we were 16th overall instead of 16th in the east, I would be more inclined to be patient
- homiedclown

I was told yesterday it was acceptable to be the Oilers

Am I the only one that sees how important a role ROR plays?

We’ll get killed if we are asking Sam &/or Jack to take on O’Reilly’s defensive responsibilities
- jdfitz77

Fitzy have you been watching,we are getting killed. Reality time, we have NO quick fixes. We need a complete overhaul AGAIN. It will be a minimum of three years, buckle your seat belt. We are the worst team in hockey. You dont need oreilly for that. Our fortunes are not changing. Get rid of all this dead weight

who would you rather have for the next 5 years

ror at 7.5 per or evander kane at 7.5 per?
- homiedclown

Kane

With Middlestadt and Asplund in the pipeline.

I’d be looking to trade O’Reilly down the road anyways

Gets his secondary assists, makes his great play every once in 5 games, and pretends he’s this great leader.

He ain’t worth his 7.5 mil
- sbroads24

I’m not convinced Mittelstadt isn’t gonna be a winger though
And Asplund might top out as a good 3C

But even if those 2 do meet/exceed expectations...
I don’t expect O’Reilly’s trade value to disappear
If anything, he’ll be easier to trade in a few years with the Cap going up

He almost looks as gassed as Vanek. Dude needs to get a Peloton for Christmas
- Hatboro_Swords

he needs to eat more hot dogs after partying

Kane
- sbroads24

that tells me all I need to know


thank you for your service

who would you rather have for the next 5 years

ror at 7.5 per or evander kane at 7.5 per?
- homiedclown

It isnt even close,kane . Once again, do you trust when he signs is he going to be clean. I dont know that, not around him everyday. Honestly, you may want to move them both. We will not be any good for a minimum of 3 years. Reinhart would also be gone. Murray ruined our team and we have to face facts

si. I want a look at reinhart at centre one more time this time with semi competent guys.
- Sabresfan-365

It would be nice to see Sam with some legit wingers
Idk if it’s gonna happen though

Fitzy have you been watching,we are getting killed. Reality time, we have NO quick fixes. We need a complete overhaul AGAIN. It will be a minimum of three years, buckle your seat belt. We are the worst team in hockey. You dont need oreilly for that. Our fortunes are not changing. Get rid of all this dead weight
- Buffalo39

I'd explore trading all current players not named eichel


it's that bad

pouliot has 6 goals in last 14 games

IMO not bad for a fringe second line player and is the least of our problems
- homiedclown

Pouliot, ROR and Samsonite are locked in. Same with Nolan, Josefson and Okposo.

Pouliot, ROR and Samsonite are locked in. Same with Nolan, Josefson and Okposo.
- Hatboro_Swords

Locked in for?

I’m not convinced Mittelstadt isn’t gonna be a winger though
And Asplund might top out as a good 3C

But even if those 2 do meet/exceed expectations...
I don’t expect O’Reilly’s trade value to disappear
If anything, he’ll be easier to trade in a few years with the Cap going up
- jdfitz77

Oh I think ROR will have trade value, I just think the dude is super over rated.

And he’s an analytics darling at times.

I’m beginning to think he’s one of the poster boys for “stats don’t tell the whole story”

He looks incredibly average 90% of the games o watch

Seriously though, you have pouliot and okpos on your second line. They are horrible.he was run out of edmonton. He is playing for another contract. You cant win in the playoffs with that being your second line. I know we all have forgotten what it takes to win in the playoffs, with 90 percent of our players, we cant win
- Buffalo39

I have Pouliot & Okposo on my 2nd line,
BUT...
don’t I also point out how we have Cap Space to go after JvR for example?
Can we trade Okposo?
That would be great
Gives us more room to upgrade

We aren’t gonna be able to make 10 high profile moves this offseason

Idk what you’re expecting J Botts can do?

Oh I think ROR will have trade value, I just think the dude is super over rated.

And he’s an analytics darling at times.

I’m beginning to think he’s one of the poster boys for “stats don’t tell the whole story”

He looks incredibly average 90% of the games o watch
- sbroads24

Absolutely, well said. Spot on

ror-eichel-pommer
pouliot-skunk-okposo


give it 30 or so games to end the year
- homiedclown

I don’t think that 2nd line will be very successful
Pouliot & Sam looked horrible together earlier
Okposo is looking a little better,
but that’s bc he started so damn bad

I have Pouliot & Okposo on my 2nd line,
BUT...
don’t I also point out how we have Cap Space to go after JvR for example?
Can we trade Okposo?
That would be great
Gives us more room to upgrade

We aren’t gonna be able to make 10 high profile moves this offseason

Idk what you’re expecting J Botts can do?
- jdfitz77

Cant ever trade okposo, the entire league knows his issues. Fitzy,trust me we have no quick fixes, this is buffalo. We have to accept the only way to fix is to get rid of most of the junk. Jack is 21, middestat 18(if he is all that) guhle ,risto, will be in prime when we turn it around. Trust the process lmao

Locked in for?
- Buffalo39

Line combos, Russ. Do u even watch the games when in the suite?

Line combos, Russ. Do u even watch the games when in the suite?
- Hatboro_Swords

Ok,once again locked in for what? To stay in last place in the league. That is alot of junk in those two lines. Last night no, hasek kept drinking and talking

Seriously.

They need a guy much better than ROR to be their 2nd best forward
- sbroads24

Well we currently have Kane,
but u wanna trade him

How do u propose we get a better forward?

It’s not likely we sign someone in UFA...
and if we do, they will be “overpaid”

Draft someone?
Sure... but it’s gonna take a couple years before we can expect the kind of production you’re talking about (unless we get lucky)

Trade?
Ok... I’m listening...
though something reasonable out there u think could happen