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Excellent video as always thanks for the update Patrick! Love Kaner and would love to see him stay and get 100% Healthy! Agree the team is better with him on it. Would only want to lose one of those guys if possible somehow Jeff Jackson work your magic some more please lol Would have been sweet to meet ya and Tyson at Game 6 quickly at the Molson house bar or whatever its called. Damn terrible setup prevented that from happening. Next June 2025 🙂
I am really concerned about the Oilers' cap situation. They need to resign Holloway and Broberg who are currently RFAs. At this point we want to keep all 5, but the NHL won't allow it. So as far as I'm concerned, we need to let at least some of them go.. If we keep Kane, like it sounds like they want to do (I think they may not be able to as he is a $5.125M cap hit), we seem to be in between a rock and a hard place. If we trade both Ceci and Kulak we either hurt our defense as we won't be able to trade for as good a player as that will be a large cap hit, and we can't keep them as we need to be cap compliant. Overall, I am very concerned about our defense this year. We let a lot too many teams into our defensive zone in the playoffs, and that really hurt us. We were saved by our strong forward lines. I fear that will only be more true next year as Jeff has gone all out to bolster our offense at the expense of defense. That is very exciting, but a Stanley cup team needs a good offense and defense to win. At this point, we may have to let Broberg and/or Holloway take an offer sheet from another team to make sure we are cap compliant.
I agree with others. Kane has a unique skill set and we should be looking to keep him, especially if we can get him healthy and have him start the year on LTIR.
Ceci is the guy we can and need to move out. Ceci at 3.25m on the bottom pairing makes no sense.
It’s not even close. Keep Kulak and ship Cici out. He should have been gone last year when they were shopping him around. He has zero trade value that is why we still have him.
If Kane is 100% the most logical person to move to the 3rd line would be Nuge to be it's center where the Janmark/Henrique/Brown line becomes the 4th line. Nuge would get Holloway and "one other player" who would have to be a play driver (not sure if Holloway can do that to the extent needed and Nuge doesn't do that, he's utility and a facilitator, not a driver). Arvidsson plays right wing normally as does Hyman so if Connor or Leon gets Kane on the Left Skinner would go to the other person. Gives both lines a grinder (Hyman and Arvidsson) and both lines a shooter (Kane/Skinner) with two great centers (Connor/Leon). Nuge with Holloway on his left would need a play driving RW. While Levoie is a RW is he a play driver? Eventually our new addition Matt Savoie would probably slot in here quite well but he has one NHL and 6 AHL games on his resume and has played mostly in the W so he needs some experience first (don't throw another prospect to the wolves PLEASE). Just a few thoughts. Oh, paying for it, if you move Ryan/Perry you free up $2,015,000. With what we're low on that pays for both Broberg and Holloway (if $830K to each is enough) but we'd still need that RW for Nuge.
If you trade Ceci (no chance for Kulak, he's GOLD come playoffs and a local boy and cheaper by 500K (and leftie)) you have to replace Ceci with a better RD. Better and cheaper rarely mix. While some may say no problem easy you're wrong. He does a lot (and yes, he messes up too but some of that is covering for Nurse).
The only issue I have with Kane, is all the baggage he still carries with him. He's too streaky, and you still hear mumurs of locker room distruption, and his attitude on occasion.
If he would just show up to the rink, play hockey to the best of his abilities, and not cause any issues at all, I would be happy to keep his cap, and move someone else. Right now though, if they traded him out? I wouldn't miss him too much at this point.
I just don't have much faith in Kane keeping it together, long-term. 🤷♂
I think kane should stay . Hes tough and resilient. Scores when he has to. Acurate. Maybe expensive but is one reason we got where we did. In my humble opinion.
Too bad Conner and Leon wouldn’t accept lower $$. If they would that would free up a lot of $$ for the other players. Both of them make enough in endorsements so they shouldn’t be so greedy. If they were team players and not only looking out to see who makes the most money the Oilers could be champions for many consecutive years.
The only problem that it's been giving is to you guys. The fan base want him kept. Sure, you're gonna find some that don't. Maybe they're from the outside that want to spoil the thing that we have here?
I love kulak, ceci trade for a pick, use that money to resign kulak and broberg to 1.25 1 yr deals, trade nurse for a high draft pick and an ltir player (keep him there) use the cap space to resign touch n drai.
Having a healthy Kane would put pressure on Skinner to play well. I think have Kane in the Top 6 is still a great fit if he is Healthy. Trading Ceci and Kulak would be the way to go and you can start with Bouchard, Eckholm, Nurse and Brown Broberg and Stetcher. You will have cap space to look a top 4 defenseman.
Personally, I think that the sandpaper that a healthy Kane brings is indispensable. I'd like the Oilers to keep him and move Ceci. Kulak is also one of those dependable players come playoff time.
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@min 2:45 you are talking about brett kulak, but that's a picture of brown,
Trade 'news' isn't 'rumours'
A healthy Kane is a force, get him fixed and keep him.
A healthy Kane is a force, get him fixed and keep him.
A healthy Kane is a force, get him fixed and keep him.
Sadly I think the wrist injury Jane has is a bit much to come back from. I hope I’m wrong.
Excellent video as always thanks for the update Patrick! Love Kaner and would love to see him stay and get 100% Healthy! Agree the team is better with him on it. Would only want to lose one of those guys if possible somehow Jeff Jackson work your magic some more please lol Would have been sweet to meet ya and Tyson at Game 6 quickly at the Molson house bar or whatever its called. Damn terrible setup prevented that from happening. Next June 2025 🙂
A little adversity sharpens the skates, and lights a fire deep inside.
I still don't know why people aren't talking about Nurse, 9 million dollar deadweight.
I am really concerned about the Oilers' cap situation. They need to resign Holloway and Broberg who are currently RFAs. At this point we want to keep all 5, but the NHL won't allow it. So as far as I'm concerned, we need to let at least some of them go.. If we keep Kane, like it sounds like they want to do (I think they may not be able to as he is a $5.125M cap hit), we seem to be in between a rock and a hard place. If we trade both Ceci and Kulak we either hurt our defense as we won't be able to trade for as good a player as that will be a large cap hit, and we can't keep them as we need to be cap compliant. Overall, I am very concerned about our defense this year. We let a lot too many teams into our defensive zone in the playoffs, and that really hurt us. We were saved by our strong forward lines. I fear that will only be more true next year as Jeff has gone all out to bolster our offense at the expense of defense. That is very exciting, but a Stanley cup team needs a good offense and defense to win. At this point, we may have to let Broberg and/or Holloway take an offer sheet from another team to make sure we are cap compliant.
I agree with others. Kane has a unique skill set and we should be looking to keep him, especially if we can get him healthy and have him start the year on LTIR.
Ceci is the guy we can and need to move out. Ceci at 3.25m on the bottom pairing makes no sense.
It’s not even close. Keep Kulak and ship Cici out. He should have been gone last year when they were shopping him around. He has zero trade value that is why we still have him.
If Kane is 100% the most logical person to move to the 3rd line would be Nuge to be it's center where the Janmark/Henrique/Brown line becomes the 4th line. Nuge would get Holloway and "one other player" who would have to be a play driver (not sure if Holloway can do that to the extent needed and Nuge doesn't do that, he's utility and a facilitator, not a driver). Arvidsson plays right wing normally as does Hyman so if Connor or Leon gets Kane on the Left Skinner would go to the other person. Gives both lines a grinder (Hyman and Arvidsson) and both lines a shooter (Kane/Skinner) with two great centers (Connor/Leon). Nuge with Holloway on his left would need a play driving RW. While Levoie is a RW is he a play driver? Eventually our new addition Matt Savoie would probably slot in here quite well but he has one NHL and 6 AHL games on his resume and has played mostly in the W so he needs some experience first (don't throw another prospect to the wolves PLEASE). Just a few thoughts. Oh, paying for it, if you move Ryan/Perry you free up $2,015,000. With what we're low on that pays for both Broberg and Holloway (if $830K to each is enough) but we'd still need that RW for Nuge.
If you trade Ceci (no chance for Kulak, he's GOLD come playoffs and a local boy and cheaper by 500K (and leftie)) you have to replace Ceci with a better RD. Better and cheaper rarely mix. While some may say no problem easy you're wrong. He does a lot (and yes, he messes up too but some of that is covering for Nurse).
Take care all.
Get nurse and Cody outta here try to keep Leon if not trade for picks and solid players for cheaper
The only issue I have with Kane, is all the baggage he still carries with him. He's too streaky, and you still hear mumurs of locker room distruption, and his attitude on occasion.
If he would just show up to the rink, play hockey to the best of his abilities, and not cause any issues at all, I would be happy to keep his cap, and move someone else. Right now though, if they traded him out? I wouldn't miss him too much at this point.
I just don't have much faith in Kane keeping it together, long-term. 🤷♂
I think kane should stay .
Hes tough and resilient.
Scores when he has to.
Acurate.
Maybe expensive but is one reason we got where we did.
In my humble opinion.
Too bad Conner and Leon wouldn’t accept lower $$. If they would that would free up a lot of $$ for the other players. Both of them make enough in endorsements so they shouldn’t be so greedy. If they were team players and not only looking out to see who makes the most money the Oilers could be champions for many consecutive years.
The only problem that it's been giving is to you guys. The fan base want him kept. Sure, you're gonna find some that don't. Maybe they're from the outside that want to spoil the thing that we have here?
Kane, Holloway n Perry 4th line
Give Kane half a year off to get surgery and heal, and let him cook! His talents are not buyable he is a better version of Marchand
I really cant stand these channels that talk about nonsense just for clicks, next week McDavid & Draisaitl on the trading block look!!!!
Wave nurse. Find if somebody will take him for free.
I love kulak, ceci trade for a pick, use that money to resign kulak and broberg to 1.25 1 yr deals, trade nurse for a high draft pick and an ltir player (keep him there) use the cap space to resign touch n drai.
Why wasn't Kane put on LTIR in January when it was obvious to anyone looking that something was wrong?
Could have pulled a Vegas and brought back Eberle for the playoff run and had a 100% Kane.
keep kane trade nurse
kane can get 30 goals without even trying
Kane should stay!
5mill for a 4th liner? I like Kane but thats not feasible.
Having a healthy Kane would put pressure on Skinner to play well. I think have Kane in the Top 6 is still a great fit if he is Healthy. Trading Ceci and Kulak would be the way to go and you can start with Bouchard, Eckholm, Nurse and Brown Broberg and Stetcher. You will have cap space to look a top 4 defenseman.
Get rid of the cap
I think his absence made a big difference. Missed him and don't want to see him go.
Hopping they won’t gonna destroy this team like back in 2007
Kane is a force. I would hate to lose him. The biggest question is, can Kane be healthy? He is a game changer and loves to be in Edmonton.
Kane is healthy by september one of Ceci/kane/Kulak needs to be traded to fit in hollloway and broberg
Kane will round out the Oilers as an incredible team.
of the 3 keep Kulak
Cody Ceci is so shit lol. If he wasn't left handed he'd probably still be playing for the Ottawa 67's lol
Personally, I think that the sandpaper that a healthy Kane brings is indispensable. I'd like the Oilers to keep him and move Ceci. Kulak is also one of those dependable players come playoff time.
we need Kane!
Kane will be healthy for game 1 and then "reaggrevate" the injury and make the surgery needed.
they'll make sure they are cap compliant beforehand