I think Enstrom would be a good stop gap and could likely be signed to a very reasonable 1yr contract.

Winnipeg's defense depth is top 3 in the league, and Enstrom has been a key part of that Dcore for many years. Although he is obviously not going to be a 50 point player again in his career, he is still a smart defenseman that does a lot of things right.

He only played 43 regular season games last year with 1g 5a for points, but IF he is healthy and can put in a full season, I don't think it is unreasonable for him to triple that point production while putting in some solid defense.

We have a lot of contract spots.

Sign Enstrom, Bieksa, Sbisa, Emelin and Paul Martin.

I believe all are probably better suited as a #6 over 82 games.

However, I do believe that each one could probably play 10 solid games each as a top 4 guy.

Still (frank)ed for 30 games, but we would have Russell and Benning to fill the void for those. Hopefully.

We have a lot of contract spots.

Sign Enstrom, Bieksa, Sbisa, Emelin and Paul Martin.

I believe all are probably better suited as a #6 over 82 games.

However, I do believe that each one could probably play 10 solid games each as a top 4 guy.

Still (frank)ed for 30 games, but we would have Russell and Benning to fill the void for those. Hopefully.


- Lahey

Sbisa put up not bad numbers with Vegas... Emelin is pretty slow and we have enough of that already.

Most importantly, they can not consider keeping Bouchard up for the season to fill the void created by Sekera.

Oilers have damaged too many young players by throwing them into the fire too early, particularly a talented young defenseman like Bouchard. Give him the 9 game look at the NHL game and then send him back to London to grow and develop his game.

Most importantly, they can not consider keeping Bouchard up for the season to fill the void created by Sekera.

Oilers have damaged too many young players by throwing them into the fire too early, particularly a talented young defenseman like Bouchard. Give him the 9 game look at the NHL game and then send him back to London to grow and develop his game.
- dumpnchase

If he makes the team legit all the better... but if there is any doubt send him down. The fact that Nurse hasn't signed is concerning.

So the poopty problem is we don't have cap space really right now, but will once Sekera can go on the LTIR.

Now if Bouchard makes the club for a stint and does well, that could hopefully help PC. He wouldn't look as desperate.

Sbisa put up not bad numbers with Vegas... Emelin is pretty slow and we have enough of that already.
- Reveen.

I said 10 games. They all (frank)ing suck outside of maybe Sbisa that is young enough

Sbisa put up not bad numbers with Vegas... Emelin is pretty slow and we have enough of that already.
- Reveen.

Hard no to Sbisa. Few Dmen compromise their own team's defensive structure more than Sbisa. An absolute bonehead in the Dzone and not good enough anywhere else to make up for it.

I said 10 games. They all (frank)ing suck outside of maybe Sbisa that is young enough
- Lahey

I would shoot for an under the radar type guy like Trevor van Riemsdyk out of Carolina. They have a surplus of d-men and he makes a reasonable amount of cash.

We have a lot of contract spots.

Sign Enstrom, Bieksa, Sbisa, Emelin and Paul Martin.

I believe all are probably better suited as a #6 over 82 games.

However, I do believe that each one could probably play 10 solid games each as a top 4 guy.

Still (frank)ed for 30 games, but we would have Russell and Benning to fill the void for those. Hopefully.


- Lahey

Enstrom is likely still a #5 guy and I think he still has it in him to defend at an above average level. Didn't get to see much of him, but he still seems to be a quality skater and his numbers didn't standout in a negative way (iirc).

My point is, we only need a gap filler for this year until we can be confident in Bear or Bouchard stepping into a core of Klefbom, Larsson and Nurse. He'll, maybe Benning steps up and takes the spot; he's probably the most comparable Dman to Sekera.

I would shoot for an under the radar type guy like Trevor van Riemsdyk out of Carolina. They have a surplus of d-men and he makes a reasonable amount of cash.
- Reveen.

I think his existence is why they were looking to move Faulk in the first place. Adding Hamilton just punched the ticket. I doubt they move him when they know he can carry a bottom pairing and I don't think he's much of an upgrade on Benning.

I would shoot for an under the radar type guy like Trevor van Riemsdyk out of Carolina. They have a surplus of d-men and he makes a reasonable amount of cash.
- Reveen.

I'm thinking he's someone we could end up with. Just because I figure we've been talking to them about Faulk

I'm thinking he's someone we could end up with. Just because I figure we've been talking to them about Faulk
- Lahey

Faulk and Sbisa together would be my biggest nightmare.

Faulk and Sbisa together would be my biggest nightmare.
- MaximumBone

Be better than Bear and Bouchard

Be better than Bear and Bouchard
- Lahey

It's the Oil. They will do nothing, except bring Keegan Lowe up to fill the spot. When that, surprisingly, isn't the solution, and the team is already out of contention, Chia will make a panic move and send out poolparty or yamamoto for a Dman that has zero defensive skills. Or something to that effect.

Be better than Bear and Bouchard
- Lahey

Only marginally and one costs 6+ mil while the other is two ELCs?

It's the Oil. They will do nothing, except bring Keegan Lowe up to fill the spot. When that, surprisingly, isn't the solution, and the team is already out of contention, Chia will make a panic move and send out poolparty or yamamoto for a Dman that has zero defensive skills. Or something to that effect.
- Beergu

Come on man. They won't have to bring anyone up.

He isn't sent to the AHL yet

Although I rather have Lowe play the tire fire than Bouchard or Bear

I'm thinking he's someone we could end up with. Just because I figure we've been talking to them about Faulk
- Lahey

I cant see the price to acquire being too high

https://www.habseyesonthe...d-yet-stats-analysis-jets

Here's a good breakdown of Enstrom's value.

https://www.habseyesonthe...d-yet-stats-analysis-jets

Here's a good breakdown of Enstrom's value.
- MaximumBone

Like (frank) I'm going to read something by a habs fan. They know less about defense than oiler fans

I like Sekera a lot... but after Chia failed to make a move for a insurance policy D man, I had the idea that the defense would languish and the team would miss the playoffs. As far as Sekera goes, rushing him back didn’t help, especially if the Achilles’ tendon is in the same leg as the torn knee.

This has Andrew Ference 2.0 written all over it unfortunately.

I like the Justin Faulk idea as it gives you a solid depth chart on the back end. Players would not be playing outside of their optimal minutes.

I’m not so keen on FA’s.

Davi could come back, but would need to take bottom dollar.

Let’s hope Bear and Bouchard make a strong campaign at camp and make this decesion a brainless one.

I like Sekera a lot... but after Chia failed to make a move for a insurance policy D man, I had the idea that the defense would languish and the team would miss the playoffs. As far as Sekera goes, rushing him back didn’t help, especially if the Achilles’ tendon is in the same leg as the torn knee.

This has Andrew Ference 2.0 written all over it unfortunately.

I like the Justin Faulk idea as it gives you a solid depth chart on the back end. Players would not be playing outside of their optimal minutes.

I’m not so keen on FA’s.

Davi could come back, but would need to take bottom dollar.

Let’s hope Bear and Bouchard make a strong campaign at camp and make this decesion a brainless one.
- Eersel

At this point I could live with that. Sekera was a candidate for buyout if he didn't have a good year. Him going on LTIR is something I can live with as you can move that easier than a guy that if making 5.5mil and still wants to play hockey

You can send us Yamamoto or Jesse and a high pick anytime you want for Faulk....maybe Jesse P just needs to ride Aho's finn doodle again to be an
effective NHLer.
- FinnGod

Poolju can stay the (frank) out.

I would shoot for an under the radar type guy like Trevor van Riemsdyk out of Carolina. They have a surplus of d-men and he makes a reasonable amount of cash.
- Reveen.

TVR is staying. Faulk is the guy they'd look to move due to him previously having the C and his contract status.

He's the odd guy out, I think, because there's not a lot of benefit in having him playing 3rd pairing minutes, when you already have Fleury, TVR, Carrick or McKeown that can all probably do that for way cheaper.

Leafs are where the Oilers were 1 year ago.

If the leafs miss by 15 points next year while suffering multiple key injuries and a seriously down year by their 1G are they a mess?

Not saying the Oilers are a lock to get in, but you just have to get to the 2nd season, then things can get crazy. Oilers at least showed up their 1 time there. Leafs did what?

Oilers could ride a goalie on his contract year and a few guys entering their new contracts who wanna show this isnt their peak...

Maple land may see a team decide its thiers. And coast. Results arent made on paper. For all we know the Knights arent just a 1 year wonder.
- wreckage

Good lord.