there are buffalo connections too: his father steve and uncle james both played for the Sabres with james being an assistant coach under lindy from '06-'13
- Michael Pachla

Wow, I had no idea his uncle is Jeep

Edmonton interested in Hall?

https://twitter.com/beerl.../1380958065856376832?s=21

I realize Montour was going to be a UFA, but Florida just lost Ekblad. We had them over a barrel. How about adding a prospect to go with that 3rd ? On any other team that didn't just suffer a huge injury, sure, take the 3rd but again, Florida was hurting after losing Ekblad. We had 'em right where we wanted 'em ... and we screwed it up.
- kritter65

It was an auction, plain and simple. Did you expect KA to jedi mind trick someone? Plenty of D in the sea.

Edmonton interested in Hall?

https://twitter.com/beerl.../1380958065856376832?s=21
- Lilroot9

Dear lord if they get Broberg, 21 & 22 first for taking Neal, that would be nuts.

Edmonton interested in Hall?

https://twitter.com/beerl.../1380958065856376832?s=21
- Lilroot9

from nhl.com

The Oilers hope to upgrade their roster before the deadline, but general manager Ken Holland said Friday he won't trade a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft for a player eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

"I'm not going to trade a first for a rental," Holland said Friday. "I guess if a player had some term, I would be open to it."

Edmonton traded its second-round, third-round and fifth-round picks in the 2021 Draft, so it's understandable the Oilers don't want to move the first-round pick, too.
But that limits what they have to offer teams looking for pieces for the future.

It wasn't surprising that Holland also said he doesn't intend to trade potential unrestricted free agents such as forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, defensemen Adam Larsson and Tyson Barrie and goalie Mike Smith. Edmonton (25-14-2) is second in the seven-team Scotia North Division and will need those players over the remainder of the regular season and in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The top four teams in the division make the playoffs.

"In my mind," Holland said, "when you have a team that's a playoff team and you have some unrestricted free agents, there is always the risk that they are not with you next year and that's a risk that I'm prepared to take. I think the goal for 2021 is to try and make the playoffs and try to go on a playoff run. Then I'll deal with the offseason in the offseason." - Tom Gulitti

Edmonton interested in Hall?

https://twitter.com/beerl.../1380958065856376832?s=21
- Lilroot9

Adams would win gm of the year

from nhl.com

The Oilers hope to upgrade their roster before the deadline, but general manager Ken Holland said Friday he won't trade a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft for a player eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

"I'm not going to trade a first for a rental," Holland said Friday. "I guess if a player had some term, I would be open to it."

Edmonton traded its second-round, third-round and fifth-round picks in the 2021 Draft, so it's understandable the Oilers don't want to move the first-round pick, too.
But that limits what they have to offer teams looking for pieces for the future.

It wasn't surprising that Holland also said he doesn't intend to trade potential unrestricted free agents such as forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, defensemen Adam Larsson and Tyson Barrie and goalie Mike Smith. Edmonton (25-14-2) is second in the seven-team Scotia North Division and will need those players over the remainder of the regular season and in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The top four teams in the division make the playoffs.

"In my mind," Holland said, "when you have a team that's a playoff team and you have some unrestricted free agents, there is always the risk that they are not with you next year and that's a risk that I'm prepared to take. I think the goal for 2021 is to try and make the playoffs and try to go on a playoff run. Then I'll deal with the offseason in the offseason." - Tom Gulitti
- Michael Pachla

Two things:
1st the one that rarely happens (if ever) could be a sign and trade. What does KA have to lose with allowing Hall to get an extension in place, especially in Edmonton
Second thing which happens more frequently. GMs lying.

Two things:
1st the one that rarely happens (if ever) could be a sign and trade. What does KA have to lose with allowing Hall to get an extension in place, especially in Edmonton
Second thing which happens more frequently. GMs lying.
- SDSabre

https://mobile.twitter.co...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Watch for St. Louis especially if they trade Hoffman

https://mobile.twitter.co...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

https://mobile.twitter.com/HockeyHoundShow/status/1380985838775963651?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
- Buff36

don't get me wrong, i'm all for it, but it seems like a pipe dream to me

Adams would win gm of the year
- gerbe75pts

Agreed, it is so absurd

don't get me wrong, i'm all for it, but it seems like a pipe dream to me
- Michael Pachla

Yeah, ? for you, since Neal is part of the package and he is already on there practice squad can we just put him on the Sabres practice squad.

Is Calgary eating any of neal's contract

Is Calgary eating any of neal's contract
- Anderdog

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Yeah, ? for you, since Neal is part of the package and he is already on there practice squad can we just put him on the Sabres practice squad.
- Buff36

so what's the trade? hall and 1/2 salary retained for a 2022 1st rounder and james neal?

Is Calgary eating any of neal's contract
- Anderdog

He plays for Edmonton, well he's on there practice squad.

He plays for Edmonton, well he's on there practice squad.
- Buff36

Calgary traded Neal for Lucic straight up. I’m guessing that’s why he asked

Calgary traded Neal for Lucic straight up. I’m guessing that’s why he asked
- SDSabre

Ya
Pretty sure I have that rite

so what's the trade? hall and 1/2 salary retained for a 2022 1st rounder and james neal?
- Michael Pachla

Hall (50%) for two firsts (21,22), Neal, and a “good defensive prospect not currently in NA” which the only two that qualify are Samorukov Or Broberg

Ya
Pretty sure I have that rite
- Anderdog

Yep they did. No salary retained tho

Lol

I think hall for Adam larson would be fair

Hall (50%) for two firsts (21,22), Neal, and a “good defensive prospect not currently in NA” which the only two that qualify are Samorukov Or Broberg
- SDSabre

ummmmm...well...

ok then...

no other comment

ummmmm...well...

ok then...

no other comment
- Michael Pachla

Everyone on Twitter is calling it bs though so doubt it

Hall (50%) for two firsts (21,22), Neal, and a “good defensive prospect not currently in NA” which the only two that qualify are Samorukov Or Broberg
- SDSabre

If he can get Broberg that would make a for good trade deadline