In today’s video I do a full analytical breakdown of Cody Ceci and explain why I think it would be beneficial to either trade him at the deadline for an upgrade on RD2 or move him down to the third pair. What are your thoughts on Ceci? Let me know down in the comment section! #oilers
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11 Comments
Ceci is a guy who I feel still has 20-30 point two way middle pairing defenseman upside. Just the Oilers don't really work for him. Personally maybe him and Brown for Dubois? I know its a bit risky but Knobby I think could fix his work ethic.
I said all along, Ceci needs to get traded. He's never worked for Nurse and never will. I'd move him down the 3rd pair because thats where he belongs, but the Des/Kulak is too red hot to make changes, which leaves no other choice but to trade Ceci.
During the win streak it was hard to know for sure what the oilers needed. But after the loss to vegas I think it became clear that Ceci is probably the priority to trade. He’s had good moments this season, but he’s just not a top pairing guy. I don’t think the market is great, but I’d rather they take the risk and try to upgrade, than go into the playoffs with a pairing they know is subpar. Especially since we’re probably going to play vegas in the first round.
I know you're going to use the Stephenson goal as ammo to trade Ceci… there was a lot of little mistakes on that goal 1) why didn't Nurse tie up his guy 2) what was Foegole doing, he could have been covering Stephenson, maybe thinking Nurse had his guy? 3) while Stephenson will never be a Hall of Famer, still a sniper, it was a perfect shot.
Now…. if Ceci goes, does Broberg come up???…. probably. He still isn't ready for the NHL… very risky, especially in the playoffs.
Anyways, if the Oilers could have figured out Aiden Hill, you wouldn't have this conversation about trading Ceci, you'd be trying to get rid of someone else… probably Connor Brown.
My trade picks; D – Larrson, #2 G – Fleury, F – Maroon.
He has improved after recovering from his injury but I agree he’s the weakest link on defence. This loss against NAS was not on the defensive side though. Oilers have to create more chaos in front of elite tenders.
Why is nobody talking about Kane? He was the shits last night. Coughing up the puck, out of position, lazy shift after lazy shift. We need him back on the 3rd line
The Oilers need a d man that will pinch better than Ceci and add some offence but won't be looking for top PP minutes. Its going to be hard to find such a player….Nurse is second unit and Ekholm gets no PP minutes. The Oilers need a d man that will have the same impact as Ekholm. Ceci has been solid and Broberg (has potential) is making 3.5 million in the minors. Should be worth a veteran all-star.
Get to work Ken Holland.
Cody No CiCI
I think Ken Holland should inquire about David Jiricek from CBJ, he is a rhd a 1st rnd draft pick that was selected 6th overall in 2022. He stands 6 foot 3 inch @ 209 lbs, he is a physical defenceman with a hard shot who plays a lot in Cleveland in the AHL. Definitely someone the Oilers should be monitoring & seeking to acquire imo.
Seeing Ceci get blamed for Oilers losing to VGK and spoiling their "Historic Run™(*)" is funny 😂