He’s a good goalie honestly when the team in front of him plays well. He’s proven that. He honestly hasn’t been the same after Kivlenieks died. I don’t think however he’s worth his contract as of now though.
I think someone will trade for that contract. Elvis can be a decent goalie behind a good defense and there are plenty of similar bad value contracts around the league to find a trade partner.
He needs to get some space from the organization, he lost a very close friend and spent most of his time being clowned on by just about everyone. “He’s a grown man making millions” yeah who watched his friend die trying to save his family. I don’t care how old or rich you are, that’s gonna stick with you forever.
Campbell rebounded well in the AHL, so if it was a trade with EDM, it would have to be close to 1-for-1. They would not add much in terms of assets unless Columbus is willing to retain salary.
I think the only way out for Elvis and Waddell is for Elvis to play well. That's what Waddell said without saying it. Sure, that's hard to display on a team that is hot garbage, but other teams can probably discern general bad play by the team and goaltending. If Elvis shows some pluck, maybe a team will take a risk at the trade deadline.
He’s not wrong, You might not want to hear that if you’re Elvis but it’s just the truth. Right away 5.4 was too much he was never really playing at that price and prob won’t ever play up to that price. But we’ve all seen weirder things happen, wouldn’t be surprised if Dubas goes after him😭
People were talking about swapping Campbell for Merzlikins during the regular season too, but there's no way it ever happens. Edmonton has Pickard as a very solid option to resign and Olivier Rodrigue as a prospect who's ready to get some NHL games, they don't need another goalie who's okay at best. Their top priority has to be shedding as much of Campbell's cap hit as possible to make room for players next year.
Kivleniks died protecting his family? From whom? From robbers? From KKK? From nazis? From whom? From fireworks? This constant hero searching is preposterous. The guy dipped bc of an accident which happens. People celebrate, get drunk, do stupid stuff. Now we have to pretend like he died some kind of hero as if he stormed Omaha with da boys on d-day. Pathetic
Eck you're a hipocrite. You said worse things here at 0:45 about Elvis & his team. Typical liberal scumbag move. You fit the perfect profile to work for CBC or CNN.
Brutal honesty is not really roasting a player. The contract, for the results, is a no go for most teams. PLD was traded so there is hope. I hope Elvis gets his mind together and gets back to being a #1 goalie.
I have a love/hate relationship with Elvis. I think he does great when he has a good defense in front of him 98% of the time. He does tend to be dramatic, which I understand. I personally would like to keep him and see if he can bounce back with the new manager and coach. However, I also think a change would do him good though.
Well I’m no GM, but can’t you retain a bit of the contract. He has had good years before the team sucked this much. So there is good reason to believe he would put up better numbers in a team that is at least a playoff hopeful. If Columbus retained a bit and could convince another team that his numbers are mainly due to the team in front of him. It’s still gonna be hard to make it happen but it’s nowhere near impossible.
If I were Elvis I'd just intentionally play like shit to start the season, work myself into the backup position, and eventually get bought out of my contract so I can retire a very rich man in my early 30s.
Really hoping for the best for him. Its not easy going through what he did and I like your Jack Cambell trade idea but I doubt Edmenton is looking for another goalie rn. Maybe they could trade contracts and try rehabilitating him and flip him at the deadline
Good ol don. I’m a canes fan and I don’t know if I’m happy or disappointed about getting rid of him yet. He’s a good gm I think he’s just not super risky that’s why this years trade deadline was such a surprise. We’ll see what happens with the jackets they have some good young talent
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He’s a good goalie honestly when the team in front of him plays well. He’s proven that. He honestly hasn’t been the same after Kivlenieks died. I don’t think however he’s worth his contract as of now though.
I think someone will trade for that contract. Elvis can be a decent goalie behind a good defense and there are plenty of similar bad value contracts around the league to find a trade partner.
Roooooasted
I'm Latvian and here 40% of people doesn't like him. When it comes to play in the net – he is garbage. 🤦♂️👎
Hasn't been the same since the fireworks accident. A new place would be great for him.
As a leafs fan…….we might take a punt.
He's not roasting the player, he's roasting the contract lmao
Oilers would be better off buying out Campbell than taking on Elvis's contract!
He needs to get some space from the organization, he lost a very close friend and spent most of his time being clowned on by just about everyone.
“He’s a grown man making millions” yeah who watched his friend die trying to save his family. I don’t care how old or rich you are, that’s gonna stick with you forever.
Campbell rebounded well in the AHL, so if it was a trade with EDM, it would have to be close to 1-for-1. They would not add much in terms of assets unless Columbus is willing to retain salary.
Didn't think anyone was going to trade for Pierre Luc Dubois' contract either.
Going elsewhere could be good for him
I think the only way out for Elvis and Waddell is for Elvis to play well. That's what Waddell said without saying it. Sure, that's hard to display on a team that is hot garbage, but other teams can probably discern general bad play by the team and goaltending. If Elvis shows some pluck, maybe a team will take a risk at the trade deadline.
As an oilers fan, NO THANKS!
He’s not wrong, You might not want to hear that if you’re Elvis but it’s just the truth. Right away 5.4 was too much he was never really playing at that price and prob won’t ever play up to that price. But we’ve all seen weirder things happen, wouldn’t be surprised if Dubas goes after him😭
All he has to do is call Rob Blake.
People were talking about swapping Campbell for Merzlikins during the regular season too, but there's no way it ever happens. Edmonton has Pickard as a very solid option to resign and Olivier Rodrigue as a prospect who's ready to get some NHL games, they don't need another goalie who's okay at best. Their top priority has to be shedding as much of Campbell's cap hit as possible to make room for players next year.
No move and No trade has to go. It’s ruining the league especially for Canadian clubs.
He needs to go elsewhere, and I think he would flourish. Look at what Ullmark has become once he got out of Buffalo.
What he is saying is that Columbus will have to retain some salary to move him. It’s the contract that nobody wants, not necessarily Merzjlkins.
Why are you talking about the fucking colombus blue jackets when possibly the biggest game in NHL HISTORY is going down tn..
Kivleniks died protecting his family? From whom? From robbers? From KKK? From nazis? From whom? From fireworks? This constant hero searching is preposterous. The guy dipped bc of an accident which happens. People celebrate, get drunk, do stupid stuff. Now we have to pretend like he died some kind of hero as if he stormed Omaha with da boys on d-day. Pathetic
Eck you're a hipocrite. You said worse things here at 0:45 about Elvis & his team. Typical liberal scumbag move. You fit the perfect profile to work for CBC or CNN.
Brutal honesty is not really roasting a player. The contract, for the results, is a no go for most teams. PLD was traded so there is hope. I hope Elvis gets his mind together and gets back to being a #1 goalie.
I have a love/hate relationship with Elvis. I think he does great when he has a good defense in front of him 98% of the time. He does tend to be dramatic, which I understand. I personally would like to keep him and see if he can bounce back with the new manager and coach. However, I also think a change would do him good though.
Merzlikins is a coinflip, Ullmark or Saros are much safer to trade for but also more expensive goalies to get.
are you high? why would the oilers take this on while they're trying to get out of campbell
Well I’m no GM, but can’t you retain a bit of the contract. He has had good years before the team sucked this much. So there is good reason to believe he would put up better numbers in a team that is at least a playoff hopeful. If Columbus retained a bit and could convince another team that his numbers are mainly due to the team in front of him. It’s still gonna be hard to make it happen but it’s nowhere near impossible.
If I were Elvis I'd just intentionally play like shit to start the season, work myself into the backup position, and eventually get bought out of my contract so I can retire a very rich man in my early 30s.
Really hoping for the best for him. Its not easy going through what he did and I like your Jack Cambell trade idea but I doubt Edmenton is looking for another goalie rn. Maybe they could trade contracts and try rehabilitating him and flip him at the deadline
As a jackets fan I have to trust Waddell with my life because there is no other alternative
Good ol don. I’m a canes fan and I don’t know if I’m happy or disappointed about getting rid of him yet. He’s a good gm I think he’s just not super risky that’s why this years trade deadline was such a surprise. We’ll see what happens with the jackets they have some good young talent
leafs would take him and give him a raise! probably trade marner for him straight up