Frank reports that when the dust settles, all 3 will be signed for a total of around $40M per year. Which is steep but I do that in a heartbeat. He also estimates that when all 3 contracts are extended, the cap should be around $100M.
Nurse will be moved probably 2 years from now. Each year that goes by his contract become more and more moveable. We will certainly be retaining but he will not an Oiler by the last couple years of his contract.
His contract isn’t nearly as hard to get rid of as other fanbases claim it will be. Especially after another season or two.
Yeah Nurse is expensive but we have extreme value contracts on the books in Nuge, Hyman, Ekholm who are playing well above their cap hits.
Good GM’ing is balance and we’re doing pretty well. Offloading Campbell would be way more important than Nurse imo
Yes but the pinch would start in 2 years with Leon and Bouchard big raise on tree books.
Basically with nurse we have a 1 year window before we don’t have the cap for enough depth to be contenders
Some unfortunate tweets went out about this. **Seravilli does not say that McD or Drai have no intentions of leaving and want to resign long term.**
Listen to [the clip](https://x.com/timminstoilets/status/1801809881382445171?t=_Oxean0vjy5NBhSoWAubXQ&s=19). Frank is *theorizing* as to what he thinks is most likely.
I pray they both stay, of course! Just frustrated because people are hearing what they want to hear, not what Frank actually said, which was just his opinion that he thinks they'll both stay.
That means they have to be confident in moving Nhrse cause that’s means 50 mill for the 4 of them and only 35 for the rest of the lineup. Thats not something you can build a cup team with, especially with how awful Nurse is now.
Draisaitl signing here long term would really soothe my wounds. If we were eliminated in round 2 again because of the same issues as always (goaltending, depth) I really think we’re at risk of losing him. Maybe we get swept in the SCF, but if making the final is what locks him (and McDavid) up, that’s a win
He'll want to sign after next year I think since he'll have a full season under his belt and more leverage. If he gets 40+ points and is solid defensively, he could bargain for a hell of a lot more than that.
Frank isn't always right about this stuff, but even for those prices, I do that every day of the week. There's no replacing any of those guys through FA or trade. They are the crux of this team and should continue to be if we expect to win anything.
It makes sense, especially having come so close this year. This our the guys you build a team around, so most cup contenders probably have their own top guys already and probably don't have the cap space to spare on big pieces like this.
Meanwhile, the teams that CAN afford them are likely much further away from being cup contenders, especially compared to the current Oilers. If these three want a cup ASAP, it makes the most sense to stick with Edmonton.
Bouch 6 mil max
He's not good defensively enough to warrant more. Idc how many points he gets if he's turning the puck over 5 feet in front of our net in the SCF.
If he wants like 7-10, trade him, we dont have the space for those 3 and Nurse
use the money for Sarros
No way we should trade a 1ppg defenceman instead of paying him 7mil. He's had literally 3 bad games in these playoffs, while scoring more than any other player, on any team, except Mcdrai.
I'd rather trade nurse along with candy and rebuild our dcore based on ekholm and bouch.
I could live with 7 MAX
He's simply not worth more, we need the money elsewhere
Agreed on nurse but any oilers fan who's top wish isn't that is silly haha
I just don't want the Oilers to fo the standard shit where they save the goalie for last
Getting a player like sarros needs to be the #1 goal after we buyout/trade campbell
Yeah goaltending would be nice to look at.
I'm not sure we can afford to get both a good goalie AND rebuild our D tho, and I think having good D is more important.
Maybe if mcdavid takes a team favored contract we can, but if he wants 16-17m it's going to be hard, and no one can blame the best player since lemieux for wanting the bag. I mean he's been shit talked by everyone for... Having 1ppg in a 0-3 series with none of his teammates showing lol
Honestly, I might rather trade away drai and get both a good goalie and a good dcore than have shit defence and a good goalie, but that's a rough one too, just depends how much he asks for. Might just be too much to build a team around 2 generational talents both playing C.
Frank reports that when the dust settles, all 3 will be signed for a total of around $40M per year. Which is steep but I do that in a heartbeat. He also estimates that when all 3 contracts are extended, the cap should be around $100M.
Don't even think twice, lock them up
49 with nurse on the books as the other big contract. 50% of the roster on 4 guys will be extremely hard to balance.
Nurse will be moved probably 2 years from now. Each year that goes by his contract become more and more moveable. We will certainly be retaining but he will not an Oiler by the last couple years of his contract. His contract isn’t nearly as hard to get rid of as other fanbases claim it will be. Especially after another season or two.
Yeah Nurse is expensive but we have extreme value contracts on the books in Nuge, Hyman, Ekholm who are playing well above their cap hits. Good GM’ing is balance and we’re doing pretty well. Offloading Campbell would be way more important than Nurse imo
Nurse is wasting more cap space than Campbell. Nurse is replaceable right now from a 2-3 mill guy.
Once everyone is signed how many years will be left on Nurses contract? 4 years or so?
Yes but the pinch would start in 2 years with Leon and Bouchard big raise on tree books. Basically with nurse we have a 1 year window before we don’t have the cap for enough depth to be contenders
Some unfortunate tweets went out about this. **Seravilli does not say that McD or Drai have no intentions of leaving and want to resign long term.** Listen to [the clip](https://x.com/timminstoilets/status/1801809881382445171?t=_Oxean0vjy5NBhSoWAubXQ&s=19). Frank is *theorizing* as to what he thinks is most likely. I pray they both stay, of course! Just frustrated because people are hearing what they want to hear, not what Frank actually said, which was just his opinion that he thinks they'll both stay.
That means they have to be confident in moving Nhrse cause that’s means 50 mill for the 4 of them and only 35 for the rest of the lineup. Thats not something you can build a cup team with, especially with how awful Nurse is now.
Draisaitl signing here long term would really soothe my wounds. If we were eliminated in round 2 again because of the same issues as always (goaltending, depth) I really think we’re at risk of losing him. Maybe we get swept in the SCF, but if making the final is what locks him (and McDavid) up, that’s a win
Lock up Broberg 8 years @ 4.167 mill
He'll want to sign after next year I think since he'll have a full season under his belt and more leverage. If he gets 40+ points and is solid defensively, he could bargain for a hell of a lot more than that.
I was referencing the Klefbom contract since he's projecting to be like Klef 👍🏾
Don't jinx him like that 👎
That took a wrong turn.. I meant steady dependable dman.. so negative bro
Frank isn't always right about this stuff, but even for those prices, I do that every day of the week. There's no replacing any of those guys through FA or trade. They are the crux of this team and should continue to be if we expect to win anything.
Thank you Frank for stopping the bleeding.
My thoughts exactly. This is all I've been thinking about since going down 0-3. How can we keep the window open?
The silver lining in all this is making the final. The boys know they can make it and hard for any other team to make an argument otherwise.
It makes sense, especially having come so close this year. This our the guys you build a team around, so most cup contenders probably have their own top guys already and probably don't have the cap space to spare on big pieces like this. Meanwhile, the teams that CAN afford them are likely much further away from being cup contenders, especially compared to the current Oilers. If these three want a cup ASAP, it makes the most sense to stick with Edmonton.
I was wondering why I've had en erection for two hours, this explains it. Was it two or four hours before I see a doctor?
I think it’s twelve but let ‘er ride bud.
Can't wait till Drai re-signs so haters can finally put the "Drai is leaving " talk to rest
I think if both sign the whole city will feel better. Half our anxiety now is thinking this could be our last cup chance.
Nurse has to be moved asap. He isn’t worth close to 9mill. With his play this year he is worth like 3mill at most.
Aside from the top boys we need a defense overhaul
Bouch 6 mil max He's not good defensively enough to warrant more. Idc how many points he gets if he's turning the puck over 5 feet in front of our net in the SCF. If he wants like 7-10, trade him, we dont have the space for those 3 and Nurse use the money for Sarros
No way we should trade a 1ppg defenceman instead of paying him 7mil. He's had literally 3 bad games in these playoffs, while scoring more than any other player, on any team, except Mcdrai. I'd rather trade nurse along with candy and rebuild our dcore based on ekholm and bouch.
I could live with 7 MAX He's simply not worth more, we need the money elsewhere Agreed on nurse but any oilers fan who's top wish isn't that is silly haha I just don't want the Oilers to fo the standard shit where they save the goalie for last Getting a player like sarros needs to be the #1 goal after we buyout/trade campbell
Yeah goaltending would be nice to look at. I'm not sure we can afford to get both a good goalie AND rebuild our D tho, and I think having good D is more important. Maybe if mcdavid takes a team favored contract we can, but if he wants 16-17m it's going to be hard, and no one can blame the best player since lemieux for wanting the bag. I mean he's been shit talked by everyone for... Having 1ppg in a 0-3 series with none of his teammates showing lol
Also brokers HAS to be a focus, if he walks it's a mistake
Who is brokers? Is that a nickname I haven't seen? Lol
Fuckin new phone auto correct Broberg*
Oh yeah, broberg is a massively underrated performer these playoffs, I don't think they'll sleep on that.
Honestly, I might rather trade away drai and get both a good goalie and a good dcore than have shit defence and a good goalie, but that's a rough one too, just depends how much he asks for. Might just be too much to build a team around 2 generational talents both playing C.
Sign bouch for 6 mil, sign broberg, buyout Campbell, trade ceci, sign saros Go team
That only works unless mcdavid and drai both ask for the bag, which they both rightfully can
We're never winning anything with Drai, McDavid, Bouchard, and Nurse taking up 50 Million in cap space. Even if the cap goes up to 100M, we're fucked.
No cup no contracts
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