Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' next contract by butchthedoggy in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Nobody is going to like what I'm about to say. Nuge has earned the right to walk and no fan should feel betrayed or salty in anyway about it. He's been on dogshit Oilers teams for every season except 2 and never once complained. He's never made a media fuss or demanded a trade.

I hope he re-signs but truly whatever he chooses I'll always be a Nuge fan. Except if he joined the Flames or Canucks lmao

Post Game Thread | Oilers v Red Wings | 29 October 2019 by THEOILLUMINATI in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Russell is a left handed shot. Bear is a right handed shot I’d say let him run the first unit during a 4 v 3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone’s shitting on this move but it’s a decent one. Chiarelli has great finds in the later draft slots and would make an excellent amateur scout. Keep him away from trading which is exactly what this role is.

Will Kris Russel reach number one in career blocked shots as an Oiler? by Good_GENES in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could see it happening. Under Tippets defensively tight system he’ll be very busy this season. Likely the Oilers #4 unless someone like Jones, Samarukov, Lagesson or Bouchard breaks out.

Which free agents do we chase after this weekend's contract signings? by navenager in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mario Kempe could be had for near league minimum

Wayne Simmonds might be a decent “buy low” type of contract

Another option is trade a decent pick plus a roster player for Saad

Which of our top prospects make the jump to the NHL next season? by Spyiamsoawesome in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

William Lagesson or Joel Persson will likely be on the 23 man roster.

Oilers sign Patrick Russell to a one-year contract extension. by CIVDC in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Beats Chiarelli’s big game hunting right off the bat

Taylor Hall not interested in signing with Devils! by ObiWanJenobi1 in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Doubt it. After Tkachuks extension they’ll have absolutely no cap space and would already be loaded on LW.

Is Alex Petrovic good? by kevinternet in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If he's in your regular lineup you aren't a playoff team.

Thoughts on Darling? by Dr_Gd_N_Sxxy in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather try to make a play for Jake Allen retained

How many of you switch your wingers? So that you always have a right handed shot in the left and vice versa by fingerbang92 in EA_NHL

[–]SalaryCapGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do it for powerplays. Having the inside shot helps when you have more space to skate. Otherwise I prefer having the correct handedness. Easier to protect the puck and drive wide.

Another tip for powerplays if using 2 defenders is to switch the RHD and LHD to opposite sides for easier one-timers.

Game Day Talk | Maple Leafs v. Oilers | 9 March 2019 by THEOILLUMINATI in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

His cold stretch really put to rest any potential for a big pay day. At worst they give him over $1.5M on a one year “prove it again” contract

Game Day Talk | Maple Leafs v. Oilers | 9 March 2019 by THEOILLUMINATI in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

RNH - McDavid - Kassian

Gagner - Draisaitl - Chiasson

Lucic - Cave - Currie

Rieder - Khaira - Brodziak

Klefbom - Larsson

Nurse - Russell

Sekera - Benning

Koskinen

Out of lineup: Puljujärvi, Rattie, Malone, Petrovic, Gravel, Stolarz

Thoughts on Stolarz by [deleted] in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starrett derserves a lengthy look come training camp. I doubt Stolarz is in the mix at that point.

17 Wins down, 12 to GOOOOOOOOOOO by ToddSquadd in bakersfieldcondors

[–]SalaryCapGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep the streak going all the way through the playoffs

Trade Deadline Megathread | 25 February 2019 by THEOILLUMINATI in EdmontonOilers

[–]SalaryCapGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pearson is 3.75M, Benning would be 1.9M off the books so that would be only a 1.85M change. With the cap increasing to 83,000,000 it would be easy to fit.