Recapping the Oilers CRAZY first day of free agency

Tyler Yaremchuk and Liam Horrobin break down the first day of free agency from the Edmonton Oilers perspective with big additions in Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner, as well as re-signing Adam Henrique, Connor Brown, Corey Perry, and Mattias Janmark
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[@mitchelsullivan3118]

Now giving up a first for henrique at the deadline REALLY paying off

[@MarcoDonadeo2023]

What an unbelievable day. We might have the best forward group - lines 1 through 4 - in the league. Only knock on Skinner, we need him to actually learn how to play defensively. Hopefully the 200 ft Arvidsson and Leo covers for his mistakes. Kane to LTIR or Ceci trade likely upcoming

[@scotty7697]

i would agree. but be careful, say this to a canucks fan (as I saw on X) they apprently have "arguably" the deepest forward group in the NHL. hahahaha

[@ejjs26]

​LOL

[@KptKrunch9481]

I think Kane will be LTIR'd for sure

[@bradbradford8576]

The Oilers could afford to have McDrai as a permanent line with Hyman and still have a great second line with the likes of coach's favorite RNH, tenacious battler Arvidsson, and Skinner's scoring touch. And still have an above average third line with Henrique, more of a top 6 guy. That's deeeep

[@80teg]

​@@bradbradford8576 McDrai line is for when we're down a goal or two in the 3rd period only.... We are deep enough now to give boy of them 2 good wingers, and eliminate opponents ability to stack a shut down line against both guys.

[@ML-my8qq]

IN JEFF JACKSON WE TRUST!

[@tobiasfrost86]

I'd rather have perry over the fan favorite bust Jesse Puljujärvi

[@Ace96x10]

Ya me 2.

[@cujo505]

Wish we could get a deadly defenseman

[@bradbradford8576]

*another deadly defenseman. We have one that just had the 3rd best post season of all time for a defenseman

[@devackroyd]

@@bradbradford8576 It's really tough to complain given the amount of excellent moves by Jackson yesterday... The nature of the cap is that not every need is going to be addressed and to be frank, the price for decent defenseman is outrageous right now.

[@jbwasylkiewicz8982]

Jackson for GM

[@Tater_Poutine]

If they Offer Bowman a chance at GM ill become a calgary fan..

[@simclash9555]

Go root for them now then you arnt a fan

[@Tuluga326]

I am bodo form bodoland❤

[@BlueskyGladue]

Our defense needs to be dealt with.. Cough Darnell Cough... Bouchard will need a huge raise next season, Draisaitl needs to be resigned.. So we signed a few small guys, awesome?? Wheres the toughness we are going to need, plus we lost desharnais....fs

[@bradbradford8576]

The defense probably would have been enough in game 7 if they had Arvidsson and Skinner in the top 6

[@devackroyd]

@@bradbradford8576 People need to get over the Nurse contract... It isn't moving, a trade is impossible and the buyout would be outrageous. Vinny was sat in the finals, the most important games of the year, Broberg was just better than him against the best competition full stop, it doesn't matter if he is 6'7 when he has always struggled to move the puck and isn't as physical as he should be given his size.

[@Marixa1979]

I'm perfectly content with the Oilers defense. Bouch/Ek was the best pair all year last year, definitely top 3 every year. Nurse with a better partner is perfectly fine, he's good and can play any kind of game, can drop the mitts if needed. Broberg looks like he arrived and should solidify the core. Likely Ceci gets traded out this year.

[@BlueskyGladue]

@Marixa1979 Darnell isn't a tough fighter, he's gritty, but not a heavy weight, and your missing my point, After next season, You cannot afford both when Bouchard will command a similar contract to Nurse...

[@BlueskyGladue]

@devackroyd You can't get over it next year, Bouchard is an actual 9-10 million player, and you cannot pay both that Salary

[@donsigalet7620]

Edmonton up to same old same old forwards no defence

[@Swttng780]

But, look over how oilers played during the latest playoffs. Many times the other team was limited in shots. Panthers had 2 shots in 1 period? Dallas was limited many periods too. That’s good defence. I don’t think defence is a big issue for this team. They didn’t score a goal when it was most needed. Overall I think oilers improved. Plus if Skinner doesn’t let in that first soft goal, I think oilers make the finals next year.

[@Marixa1979]

Bit slow on the uptake? The Oilers are one of the top defensive teams, might be time to give this d core some credit.

[@jamess1021]

NHL record PK No defense Some "fans" really shouldn't post online Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt

[@lexpcock3521]

Skinner, how come he was on a buyout by buffalo if he's that good?...lol

[@ejjs26]

Salary total

[@KptKrunch9481]

Think he was making 9m per season. Plus it's only a 1 year deal - you think he's going to be crap? Last three seasons in Buffalo he scored 33, 35, 24 goals respectively. I'm pretty sure he can easily score 30 goals for us without being on the #1 PP.

[@scotty7697]

also, since 2010, Skinner is second place only behind Ovi in most 5v5 goals

[@lexpcock3521]

@@KptKrunch9481 Oh, 1 year at 9 mill sounds makes a bit more senses. why the buyout....That part was bit confusing to me..lol...No, he's not going to be crap....great addition 3 solid lines....Signed for less money to make a long playoff run with Oil.

[@jesseertman3889]

At 9 million you buy him out. For 3 million you have a team friendly deal. He's a 4-6 million player in my mind. We getting him for 3 million. Unreal signing

[@Ace96x10]

All good, but I wish Foegele could have stayed. Maybe he's a 50-55 point guy now for 4-5 years plus.

[@Marixa1979]

Foegele always left you wanting more. When he's motivated and involved, he's awesome, but when he's not, he's invisible. He seemed to be motivated maybe 40% of the time? I always noticed Arvidsson every time he was on the ice for LA against the Oilers, hopefully he can stay healthy.

[@Ace96x10]

@@Marixa1979 Well yes, but I think Fogele is still getting better , and going to game 7 will have improved him more and faster. I guess we''ll have a good idea by next January.

[@Marixa1979]

@@Ace96x10 Maybe, I didn't hate Foegele, but I don't think he will surpass his totals from this year, but you never know. He could have great chemistry with his new teammates.

[@Ace96x10]

@@Marixa1979 You may well be right, but I do think he will improve from last year. It will be fun to look this up in 8 months or so and see whos more right. I've been wrong before lol)

[@Marixa1979]

@@Ace96x10 There's no way either of us remember, but in case, I would be curious to see if I'm as smart as I like to think I am lol.