The Oilers Are Good… And They Just Got Way Better.

[@Marixa1979]

And this before most people have seen that Henrique has signed for 2 more years in Edmonton as well.

[@layneyalemain8161]

amazing.

[@dana102083]

So happy to hear it..been refreshing to find out more on him today..but want broberg and holloway.

[@ipwnreviewer]

And Janmark to keep that whole great line together

[@Simple_101]

Just saw that! 2 x 3 million. There’s going to be some roster juggling for sure, since they’re over the cap (by my calculations).

[@TheJoeeReflex]

LETS GOOO

[@obi-wankenobigoat]

They did the hockey equivalent of going all in for poker

[@jamess1021]

Cup or bust baby

[@nmarples1421]

Yup except they did so without using any chips. Overloaded the offence without trading a single asset

[@dougroby7684]

Jackson went grocery shopping and loaded up down the sugar aisle while bypassing the proteins.

[@thebigpicture2032]

@@nmarples1421 smart way to build your team. Keep your draft picks, buy out a bad contract, sign free agents with upside for reasonable money, don’t sign those that underperformed in the Playoffs.

[@aboveaverage5979]

The force is strong with this one!

[@Simple_101]

Arvidsson is an improvement over Foegele. Other than in game 6 of the finals, I don’t recall Draisaitl connecting with Foegele where he had the finishing touch. I think this will help Draisaitl much more than McLeod/Foegele.

[@dailysaga]

I don't think it's a coincidence that Knobby said multiple times over the playoffs that Drai hasn't had top tier linemates, talent wise, and some of these signings seem to be aggressively going in that direction. Should help with Drais contact talks

[@aboveaverage5979]

Absolutely it will!

[@Kjell777Iverson]

The Oilers CRUSHED IT on Canada day. Ardvidsson, Jeff Skinner, and still kept Henrique? Hell yes. Now dump Ceci.

[@TheKisj]

And nurse

[@sino3467]

Sadly nurse isn’t gonna leave

[@ghenderson2022]

Kept Corey Perry? Wow

[@Bobbygma]

Fogle can go to LA and turn the puck over in his own end and the neutral zone. Next out McLeod and Ceci.

[@kingdavid7571]

Mcleod is young and fairly cheap, but he didn't develop much this year. You can't get rid of Ceci unless you have a replacement. Desharnais?? Maybe. I don't like Broberg on the right side.

[@Bobbygma]

@@kingdavid7571 Ceci will be replaced shortly. McLeod is cheap but he is a perimeter guy. He scored 3 in the finals but was MIA for a lot of those games. He doesn’t like body contact. The roster is now full. He will be one of the couple of players to go

[@k1nggrim]

@@kingdavid7571 desharnais is in vancouver i saw

[@HermesActum]

McLeod was our best face-off player in the playoffs

[@mahockey3]

​@@kingdavid7571Ceci replaced by the new Brown dman.

[@seen48]

Hell of a day today. Skinner signed as well as Henrique. Not only do we have a solid top 6 scoring we also have the best checking / scoring third line in the league. And what does our fourth line look like with Holloway / McLeod / Perry? Kane will go on LTIR and Derek Ryan not sure…and paying Perry 1.4 was a mistake with what we did today. Should have waited on that.

[@nahguo3k]

Im thinkin Lavoie could be in there on the ride side as well since we do not want to put him on waivers next year. He had a good year last year

[@seen48]

@@nahguo3k yes he was on my mind yesterday as well. I want him to succeed and we need his size. I’d be okay with moving on from McLeod to make some more room, but we still have too many forwards now that really can’t be sent down? I guess Derek Ryan could be just like Gagne this year? Be interesting to see what happens the rest of this week. If nothing happens then we probably won’t hear of anything until closer to training camp.

[@ryans413]

Just gotta get Rico , Holloway and Broberg signed. We lost Vinny and Warren but that was going to happen regardless.

[@seen48]

Got Henrique.

[@twillison8824]

I hope Vinny can get a decent contract wherever he ends up.

[@jamess1021]

2x2 on the nucks

[@toedrag-release]

Seems to be doing just fine. 2 million for 2 years is a fair price.

[@twillison8824]

He's a canuck now? Well, good luck to him.

[@hanslilja3873]

Vancouver for 2 million dollars

[@hanslilja3873]

Why in The gods name didnt edmonton keep vinny unbelivebel stupid move vinny out and troy useles stecher in llloolllll

[@the_hero7801]

They also got janmark resigned too

[@aboveaverage5979]

HUGE!

[@tammy9497]

I'm really happy they signed him, and a for 3 years too.

[@colbystruble2893]

I would say Victor Dri and Hollywood

[@gordonbragg4839]

Cory Perry must be a good salesman, bringing the curse to the Oilers. Good team, but curse!

[@aboveaverage5979]

THE CURSE GOD DAMMIT!

[@Blue_skittle6]

Oilers are number one and IT’S CANADA DAY!

[@bbsss99]

They might have a shot next year since vegas, dallas, avs all got worse but I still don't trust their defense and goaltending

[@kr4zyk0re4n]

Not discrediting you. Generally curious can you concisely explain why you are observing Dallas avs Vegas all got worse ???

[@aboveaverage5979]

This team can play exceptional defence... last year no, this year yes. You don't go to the finals with 'bad defence.'

[@bbsss99]

@aboveaverage5979 I originally picked vegas to win it all again this year. If they didn't have so many injuries, I bet they steamrolled everyone in the west, repeated back to back. This year's cup winners were the least dominant team to ever win the stanley cup. If the oilers had won game one, they could have easily won the cup. The Panthers were a massively overrated team.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

Being over the cap by $2.454M, and with Broberg, Holloway and to a lesser extent Lavoie yet to sign, I wonder who will go on LTIR to start the season? If it's Nurse or Kane, the team can deal with it, but if it's Draisaitl, then that' will be a big blow. it would be good to get some clarification, but the team is allowed to be over the Cap by 10% during the offseason. Worst-case scenario, the team would need to trade away a player, and the other teams will not do the Oilers any favors.

[@aboveaverage5979]

I would not be surprised if Kane is traded.

[@edmonguy]

I've long said that Arvidsson would be the perfect winger for McDavid. His hands can keep up with McDavid's game-brain, which is something few can do. I know that he's unlikely to push Hyman off of McD's wing, but they will obviously get play-time together. And he'll be great for Draisaitl if that's where he spends most of his time. Drai's needed a quality finisher for a long time, and VA is top-tier quality. Victor will have at least two career-years in Edmonton. I predict 40 goals easy. 50 would not shock me even a little. Congrats to VInny on his contract, but he's a pylon and I don't miss him. Skinner is a defensive black hole, but he'll also flirt with 40 in the Oilers top 6 so come on down Jeff; just don't let more than 30 go past you and we'll be winning on balance. He's going to be very motivated, and on a good team maybe he'll even learn that there's a second end of the ice. I'm equally neutral on Perry, but I totally get that if a Hart trophy winner says that he wants to play for you, you don't shut the door on him. It shows other players in the league that you're a class organization that you should want to play for. He brings character and work ethic, and that's valuable. The Henrique signing is mind-blowing. This team could score 350 goals, maybe even 400. Consider: Skinner - McDavid - Hyman Holloway - Draisaitl - Arvidsson RNH - Henrique - Brown Janmark - McLeod - Perry That's the best first line in hockey. The best second line in hockey. And the best third line in hockey. And a passable fourth line with speed, smarts, and a Hart. The Oil are going to be an offensive monster. If they can upgrade their defence, they are the cup favourites for the next two seasons at least. Interesting that we are so much better without a GM than we were with one.

[@markh4545454]

They have so many options this year for lines

[@YesMan-uy4cj]

I have always loved Arvidsson even if I hate booth Skellefteå and Predators so im really pumped up about this, im from Sweden btw

[@aboveaverage5979]

Let's go! Thanks for the comment man, how cool is that! Arvi will be awesome. Career highs next year if healthy...

[@YesMan-uy4cj]

@@aboveaverage5979 yeah absolut!, if Skinner also made a career year the offensive would numbers would be a statement if its not already

[@Todd-jn7yn]

I can’t see the players wanting to leave lol

[@vinokai]

The new additions has been alright. But I can’t help but think the Oilers really need some Bruisers on their team. Kane and Perry are supposed to fill that role, Perry did a bit when he initially joined, not much since. Kane is unfortunately injured..

[@curtiswhite6662]

They signed Josh Brown

[@vinokai]

@@curtiswhite6662 ooh nice. Still need some more.

[@seen48]

Brown picked up his physical game in the playoffs as did Hyman and Janmark. But yes I wish we had one or two more forwards who would muck it up a bit or who were 6’3, 200 lbs. Kane being hurt sucks pretty bad and looks like he will be on LTIR next year, from what I am hearing.

[@CalmBirdNest-fn2xq]

the oilers now have good second pp 😂henrique victor skinner broberg and kane that’s disgusting

[@Bobbygma]

Someone is going to be leaving. McDavid Hyman RNH Arvidson Draisaitl Skinner Brown Henrique Janmark Kane Holloway McLeod Perry Ryan

[@MitchellMaxwell-v3k]

Kane is leaving

[@debroselle8877]

​@@MitchellMaxwell-v3kI doubt it. NTC, when he is healthy he is a good player and plays tough. The Oilers wanna keep him.

[@tylergardner2598]

Bro, you dont know what you're talking about with Skinner. dude has had multiple 30-goal seasons, a 40-goal season, and his highest was 82 pts. He's been a beast at 3 million for one year after the season the oilers just had is highway robbery

[@jadencote3101]

Agreed, not to mention his chemistry with Tuch & Thompson was great, so on either of the top 2 lines should be money.

[@aboveaverage5979]

i'm agreeed wit u

[@janisdurwael269]

What about CAP? Whose leaving???

[@aboveaverage5979]

Probs Kane and Ceci.

[@donsigalet7620]

Edmonton will never learn defence defence defence. No defence no goalies no cup

[@craigviau9555]

Toronto has proven you don't need goaltending or defense to play well in the regular season. Edmonton is following that model.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol this team played exceptional defence from December to game 7 of the SCF. Ranking top 10 in almost every defensive metric... Bad take.

[@craigviau9555]

@@aboveaverage5979 I won't argue the stats but I think part of that and maybe a huge part is your solid forwards. But looking at your actual defensemen do you really think they are impressive would any other teams say lets swap 6 for 6...Very few takers on that trade if you offered it.

[@airhead3333]

I don’t think skinner not having played in the playoffs is an issue.

[@craigviau9555]

Did anyone check Cap Friendly on this they are already over the cap. The have 13F 7D and 2G so who are they giving away?

[@streamerundreamablehighlig2337]

Either Kane trade or ltir

[@rona6063]

Lots of teams are over the cap. Lots of time to move a combination of Kane, Ceci or Ryan. Kane might be LTIR for start of season but much better if he is moved.

[@craigviau9555]

@@rona6063 6 teams are over the cap but you put yourself in a potential situation where you are giving away draft capital to move someone out. If you move Ryan you still need to move another player. If you move Ceci you still need a 7th defenseman which means you need league minimum to stay under the cap.

[@rona6063]

@@craigviau9555 thanks tips. This isnt a problem.

[@CheddaFett]

We need a fucking solid goaltender!

[@peegus1240]

skinner developed a lot during the playoffs, he just needs consistency now, id prefer skinner in net than another campbell type deal

[@richardheckley8413]

We have a good goalie in skinner, and that dude will be here for 15 years

[@CheddaFett]

@@richardheckley8413 He won't last 5.

[@aboveaverage5979]

I'm optimistic with Skinner... but still not quite sold. Here's hoping though. The crazy thing is they went to a game 7 in the SCF with a goalie like Skinner... And I like to think he should continue to progress as a goalie.

[@Naughtism]

Yeh you aint winning with skinner as your goalie, sorry

[@jamesbennett3161]

Oil got to rid of mcloud and nurse.

[@adamrichmond6348]

Picking up skinner will help 2ndary scoring as well.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Yup. Huge acquisition!

[@jeremysaluta1909]

JACKSON IS COOKING. CHEF JACKSON AT YOUR SERVICE

[@GizmoBeach]

Way better...except in net. Also their defense stayed pretty much the same. Oilers' fans now get to see Jeff score about 20-25 goals by way of 10 by November and perhaps half-that over the next three months. Also more blind passes to nobody than you've ever seen in your lifetime. Loved his attitude under Granato but man he could frustrate you faster than you can say WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?

[@Maplicito]

I'm disappointed that Desharnais left, I do like him, and quite hoped the Oilers would retain him - but at $2 million - he's kind of the definition of replaceable. Foegele - I feel like for $1 million, the Oilers upgraded. ie, they pretty much swapped Foegele out for Arvidsson, even if it all happened through free agency, and they ended up with Arvidsson for only $1 million more than the Kings are paying Foegele.

[@timw4369]

debatable they got better. They got some new players but those players are iffy at best. These players are not the end all be all.

[@CC-of5xl]

What? Skinner has been one of the best goalscorers for his whole career and Arvidsson is a great top 6 winger when healthy. It is literally not debatable if they're better or not. They lost 1 bottom 6 forward and gained 2 top 6 forwards.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Bad take Timothy!

[@AFT3RxLiFE]

Are you Stuart Skinners younger brother

[@aboveaverage5979]

Nope, I'm his older brother!

[@fredbmurphy]

Blame Gary Bettman for the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup champions: Salt Lake City.

[@canadianninja1756]

If Jeff Jackson gets replaced as the interim GM, they should make Matthias Ekholm the GM lol. But seriously, don’t hire Bowman. #KeepJeff

[@aboveaverage5979]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Hexadecimal_QueenofChaos]

if they had no Nurse and no McLeod they'd be unstoppable

[@Pfuetz4]

What’s with all the McLeod hate?

[@thebigpicture2032]

@@Pfuetz4 Not really sure. Best face off numbers in the Playoffs, good speed, still developing so he has upside.

[@aboveaverage5979]

He is the softest player in the league. It's tough to watch sometimes. He does have the upside... but he's such a perimeter player. He needs to find new ways to score and needs to get wayyyy more physical

[@Hexadecimal_QueenofChaos]

@@Pfuetz4 McLeod - dude doesn't score, loses puck battles, doesn't hit, is soft as butter stored on the window sill in summertime. Made several major mistakes leading directly to goals against in the playoffs. Could he improve? Maybe. But alternatively, he has played over 200 games - this is probably WYSIWYG. A soft, speedy, offensively impotent player who is weak on the puck and makes major mistakes above league average rate.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

The Oilers brought in Josh Brown at $1M to replace Desharnais. His reach isn't as big, but he replaces the size and toughness, so as a 7th D, he's probably better positioned than Vinny. I like Vinny and and happy that he's getting PAID in Vancouver. Best of luck Vinny, and I wish you success (except against the Oil).

[@aboveaverage5979]

Yeah... I think I'm the only person I know that doesn't like Vinny as a player. I would not be surprised if he get's sent down to the minors... Good for him getting that moolah though!

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

@@aboveaverage5979 Why dislike a player that was selected in the 7th round and worked his way into the NHL against all odds? Sure, he makes the kind of brain farts that Nurse, J Shultz, and Bouchard did in their early years (and sometimes still make now) without having their upside, but he was paid near league minimum and bled for the Oil. He earned his pay raise, and the Oil signed someone to replace him for $1M AAV. It worked out for both parties.

[@robertpaul6070]

I'm predicting Edmonton for cup

[@aboveaverage5979]

Time will tell.

[@jeffmoore3449]

How's his back? will he be the same player?

[@CC-of5xl]

Small sample size(23 games) but he produced at a 64 point pace after coming back last year

[@johncrossley-hall9366]

I think you might have a piece of food stuck in your stache🤪

[@aboveaverage5979]

Did I actually!?

[@rona6063]

We needed a Sabre to break the Perry curse.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Yup ahaha!

[@fredbmurphy]

Perhaps Gary Bettman can get a Saudi Arabian team into the NHL for the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol this will probs happen!

[@ryleyw3684]

Personally i liked Vinny and Foegs unfortunate but whatever things i hear it seems like Oilers are set up for a good year. I only stared watching in January after not watching hockey unless it was in restaurants so in a way it might be just me liking the roster etc, oh well its whatever, as long as they make the playoffs and have another good opportunity to get that cup and most of the guys stay then great!

[@NeonEchos]

Ever here you look like Skinner?

[@aboveaverage5979]

Once or twice or a thousand times lol!

[@fog8408]

imagine Draisaitl getting consistent line mates

[@aboveaverage5979]

Oh I'm imagining, and it's getting me horny

[@Naughtism]

Why what goalie did they get?

[@Dan-013]

They got way older , the Edmonton over 30 club, good luck 🤞

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol a few years ago they were labeled as 'to young and inexperienced' now those same people are saying they are way 'to slow and old.' Just can't win.

[@cullycross4786]

You fools keep drinking the Kool-aid .One agin crap defence that play ok during playoffs. Skinner is defiantly not the answer....but I hope you lock him up long term. Also need Bouchard signed for 8 million plus long term please. This guy spent 26 seconds behind your net with 55 seconds to go in game 7, trying to figure out what to do. I would love you oiler fans to explain that one to me.......thats what I thought....crickets. BTW thanks to Tkachuk for making sure the greasers didn't win the cup.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol their defence was exceptional since December. The narrative of this team 'Can't play defence' is only said by people who have no idea what their talking about, people who don't watch the team and most importantly, people who hate the Oilers, which I know you do lol. You're blinded by hate Cully 🤣 And remember when Tkachuk jumped ship because he knew how bad of an organization the Flames are... yeah me too. ❤️ Lets grab a beer this summer.

[@cullycross4786]

@@aboveaverage5979 We finally 100% agree on something.........Having a beer this summer. Lol.

[@JackyJames1]

As a Habs fan, I believe this was one of the best if not the best move yet ! Knowing the Habs will not compete for 2 to 3 years I certainly hope Edmonton goes all the way I think they will ( if healthy...)

[@aboveaverage5979]

BOOM!!! Lets go!

[@nashvegas4476]

They didn’t do much, kinda weak actually

[@aboveaverage5979]

This is a bad take.

[@vincenzof3863]

Oilers should have gone after Jake Debrusk maybe they did not offer enough.

[@aboveaverage5979]

They were in the mix for sure, but I think it's a blessing in disguise.

[@Dan-013]

Never had a chance when you only offer 1-2 year deals, at a discount only, Vancouver way sweeter deal

[@scott80ca]

Van probably overpaid for him. He's too streaky. But they needed a top 6 winger.

[@rv2167]

they will miss the playoffs next year.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol.

[@Khalistan159]

Great signing. Don't understand why Stecher was signed.... Maybe for the AHL....

[@jamess1021]

you need depth for injuries in the playoffs

[@Vayner447]

Because Stetcher is actually good. Played top 4 in Arizona and excellent underlying metrics including transitional defence and zone exits. He is better than Nurse, Ceci, VD, and Kulak (regular season)

[@Bobbygma]

@@Vayner447agreed. After running their top pairing and top 5 forwards into the ground in the playoffs they need to pace this team in the regular season. I believe that the boys finally found out that they need to start the games on time. The mad dash to finish the season was exhilarating for the fans but took too much out of the team for playoffs. Go Oil.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Stecher is pretty sick man. I think he'll surprise a few people next season.

[@ThomasGates-xo2kq]

Jeff skinner

[@eirikrdberg1161]

No way they got way better. Playoffs in question with Skinner who just NEVER plays in playoffs despite 15 seasons and 1000 games. Team had their chance this year. A return to finals unlikely in Mcdavid era. See caps going far. Last year making playoffs was a triumph. This year they may win rounds,

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol this is bad take. But thanks for the comment brother.

[@Woodbosspro]

why does bro look like skinner

[@aboveaverage5979]

@@Woodbosspro he's my dad

[@mastercrow19]

lookin like Lanny McDonald, a flames player.

[@aboveaverage5979]

What a beauty

[@JHsillypantsMcGee]

add some jeff skinner into that mix, weewt

[@aboveaverage5979]

LETS GOO BB!!!

[@kylecabott1075]

Edmonton in the same boat as Toronto. Draisaitl wants to go to the sunny state. Tired of Alberta weather. In 2 years they will be no better then a Ahl team😂

[@danczaj]

Yeah - you are probably right. But in those 2 years, Edm might get a couple of cups with their insanely deep top 12....

[@tomschmitz1799]

Yet they will still go further than the leafs

[@spud2727]

So like the Flames, oh wait, there junior b😅

[@aboveaverage5979]

This is very far from the truth lol.

[@gheebuttersnaps13]

Ralph Krueger had a personal vendetta against Skinner, as a Sabres fan Jeff is amazing and you guys picked up some great depth scoring for a really good deal

[@thebigpicture2032]

Skinner may explode with Edmonton.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Love hearing this, thanks for sharing man!

[@pa-james9220]

Umm where’s Leon going to shoot from now. Skinner shoots from the exact same spot.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Trust me, he'll find his spots. And this is a great problem to have ahah!

[@pa-james9220]

@@aboveaverage5979 I agree. I just don’t expect to see him on the first pp unit

[@Fredphlegm]

They wont be on the PP togedder

[@UrDethWillBMyHoliday]

They also resigned Perry so that's a guaranteed Cup Finals loss which is pretty cool.

[@TheKisj]

No no, they make sure Perry gets injured/ scratched, and then win in 7

[@rona6063]

Nah, they got an ex Sabre so its a win now.

[@JesMcdld-nb6pg]

Kane if healthy should stay

[@aboveaverage5979]

Not looking like it... 👀

[@reignofrock]

Lost Foegle..

[@MikePrior-i4p]

Still not going to win Cup. Resigned Perry.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol that has nothing to do with it ahaha.

[@hatchet3755]

didn't people used to say that about Brett Hull?

[@toedrag-release]

I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't like the Skinner pick up. He's not only Inconsistent but he has NO playoff experience. We are trying to build our playoff depth, if skinner is being inconsistent in the reg season I can only imagine what he'll be like in the playoffs in best of 7 series. Seems like high risk low reward. But he could prove me wrong

[@thebigpicture2032]

Change of team he could put 100 points

[@aboveaverage5979]

Imagine how driven he's going to be to play in the playoffs though!?

[@Dan-013]

He’s going to be a problem in the room , there’s a reason why Buffalo cut him loose, James Neal all over again

[@thebigpicture2032]

@@Dan-013 They can always trade him if he’s not working out so no real downside in signing him to a one year contract.

[@HandShakeLineRespect]

The Oilers won’t make the finals next season.

[@pjfan173]

Who will and how much are betting on it?

[@WTnetworks]

Thumbs down on Viktor. He's 5'2 and soft on an already soft team. This sucks.

[@CC-of5xl]

He's 5'10 and plays a Hyman like game so nice troll job lol

[@aboveaverage5979]

Do you know hockey lol?

[@TB7-X]

Panthers just have another victim to munch on next year. Grrrrrrrr

[@aboveaverage5979]

Ahahah lets go!

[@jamesvickery3482]

Bro, you have 2k viewers. I doubt anyone "Down South" is watching you. A bit presumptuous I would say.

[@MitchellMaxwell-v3k]

How many view you got ?

[@thebigpicture2032]

He can check his metrics so knows where his viewers are

[@aboveaverage5979]

What are you getting at?

[@stockey]

They still won't win the cup.

[@aboveaverage5979]

Lol, one post away from hoisting the cup. Bad take.

[@davekidd7848]

Oilers suck

[@aboveaverage5979]

Why you salty!?

[@ryanoliver9475]

Until they sign a goalie, they aren't gonna win a cup. They dont have the D either to get the job done. The theory of out scoring your shortcomings most of the times doesn't pan out. As a Flyers fan that lived through decades of them never having a goalie and on some really good teams I have some relevant comparison. The Oilers played so well that Skinner wasn't exposed.

[@Albertastream]

We had one of the best defensive teams last year since knoblaxh. What are u talking about!! Skinner is a number he got us to game 7 of the finals. Dude, pick a d8fferent sport cause you know nothing!

[@paradoxgaming5182]

skinner definitely showed up towards the end of the playoffs, he had some really good saves and such. pickard also has shown us that he's solid, and the new goalie they just drafted this year shows potential.

[@theeobeastone5068]

Goalies are good, Nurse and Ceci were the ones who were hurting our goaltendies

[@craigviau9555]

What are you talking about look at Toronto....oh never mind.

[@ryanoliver9475]

@Albertastream let's be honest here, the Oilers play in the weakest division in the NHL. The regular season doesn't mean squat and they had the easiest path to the finals. Compare the teams the Oilers faced to the ones Florida beat and there is an obvious divide.

[@themgtowghost2689]

they need a hard nosed defenceman

[@aboveaverage5979]

Josh Brown or Troy Stecher???

[@Ace96x10]

Way better? I'd say maybe marginally better at best. Worst case is he's hurt for many games and is a write-off overall. Foegele produced more and he's gone. Best case is he clicks with McD or Dria and gets 55 points. I don't see "Way Better", but I hope your Right)

[@MikeJohnson-o2p]

Foegle didn’t produce better. Foegle the last 3 seasons pt totals before this season were 28 pts, 26 pts and 20 pts. Arvidson averages over 50 pts a season. Jeff Skinner is a 40 goal scorer in the league. Way better. Not to mention still have the 2 best penalty killers in brown and Janmark. And the best 3rd line Center in Henrique.

[@Ace96x10]

@@MikeJohnson-o2p Fair points yes, But what if Foegele gets better every year for the next 5 years. He got noticeably better this last year. If Ardvidsson stays heathy then he could be a great add, but as I said, given his history, that is a long ways off from a sure bet. Skinner had one 40 goal season 5 yrs ago. And it's been downhill from there. He's been with a bad team for sure, and sure he should be better with the Oilers, but 40 goal scorer? That is some serious reaching. I guess time will tell.)