Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Unfortunately, that has not been the case. Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland speaks to the media on February 10, 2020. tap here to see other videos from our team. Although the Oilers would likely have to pay a high price such as a first-round pick and include Kirill Maximov, Rakell’s offensive skills might pay dividends for the Oilers. Article content. That’s not a lot of time to make up three games, so expect more shuffling in the next few weeks to squeeze in extra games, when and if the Canucks are cleared to resume play. Pierre LeBrun of the Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers are already without their second-, third-, and fifth-round picks in the 2021 NHL draft.Their fourth-round pick may be used to find a rental, bottom-six forward. Saros is currently the starter for the Preds, as he took Pekka Rinne’s role last year. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Tullio is currently playing in Slovakia against men, posting 13 points in 19 games. Today I will be going over six players the Oilers should target in the coming weeks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Habs add depth. Follow me on Twitter @Lukester551. Senators, McCURDY: Games 31-40 Player Grades, Oilers big guns keep firing, McCURDY:  Draisaitl, McDavid dominate in win over Sens, McCURDY: “We’re in the winning business” Holland says. To Predators: Alex Chaisson, Dimitri Samorukov, 2022 second-round pick. The GM with the desirable asset is able to field multiple proposals, then choose the best one, whereas the potential buyer has no reference frame in making his bid. He can also headman a power play, although I think Barrie has that spot locked up. Even though Lavoie looks like he will be an impact player in the future, the Oilers do not have many spots for him in their forward group. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. “Trying to make the playoffs“. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Writer for THW. Reading between the lines, there is a little bit of wiggle room but not a whole lot. That said, Holland is much happier to be a buyer’s side of the table. In other words, expect the roster to be a little more rigid that it was for much of the first three months of the season, when cab rides in both directions were a near daily occurrence at times. After weeks of speculation and reports, NHL teams face a 3 p.m. Why the Oilers not maximizing the trade deadline is both predictable and disappointing. Ekholm is almost an exact replica of Oscar Klefbom and would replace him with ease. Edmonton’s last game before the National Hockey League trade deadline was quite likely its worst effort of the season. The report doesn’t come as a result of the 5-0 loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. The next issue of Edmonton Journal Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Oilers GM Ken Holland Willing To Get Creative Ahead of Trade Deadline Oilers. ... Oilers Draft Picks . He would finally give the Oilers some stability in their top four. Sign up for our regular 'Oilers Newsletter' for all the latest. Will he or won’t he? Kemp, a defensive-minded defenseman, is playing in Sweden and has 10 points in 30 games. To Senators: James Neal, Tyler Tullio, Philip Kemp. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. With the Oilers needing to send at least $3 million to Ottawa to make the salary cap work, James Neal is the odd man out. To Predators: Alex Stalock, Raphael Lavoie, The Predators get two pieces in this deal, including Alex Stalock, who would be a good backup for Rinne until Askarov gets to the NHL. Follow along for the latest news from the 2021 NHL trade deadline. Although Saros has fantastic positioning and athleticism, the only knock on him is his height as he stands at 5″ 11. Kris Russell might draw the short straw. The poker reference was a fitting one given the manner in which Holland was holding his cards close to his chest throughout the avail. The only defenceman on my list is Nashville Predators veteran Mattias Ekholm. Holland reminded that the club is only permitted four roster moves after the deadline to season’s end, which this year includes accessing the taxi squad as well as the minor league affiliate. At age 27, Brown is not part of the Senators’ future, so they should trade him while they have the chance. The Bruins require a right-shot defender with Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara leaving them in the summer. He is a highly-skilled forward and a former first-round pick (30th). Next on my list is Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell. He mentioned that short-term moves to bring in a guy from the taxi squad for a single game would count against the four the same as if he was brought in for several games. DeBrusk has had only five points in 17 games and is fresh off being a healthy scratch against the New York Islanders on March 9th. That will place his club even further in arrears on a schedule that already includes make-up dates on Montreal on Mon-Tue May 10-11, with a postponed Apr 03 date against the Canucks already in limbo. Welcome to 2021 NHL Trade Deadline day. Please try again. The Oilers will likely look to acquire a highly skilled left-winger, a second pairing defenseman and a starting goaltender. But in 2021 he’s got precious little scope with which to deal, both in terms of draft capital and cap space. Holland was referring specifically to the difference between being a buyer at the trade deadline vs. a seller, with the latter having much more control over trade proposals. Bruins, NHL 2021 Trade Deadline Preview One thing you always count on is the lead-up to the NHL trade deadline providing plenty of intrigue, and that certainly won’t change in 2021. Then it comes down to cap space and assets.”. What I’m hearing about the Oilers ahead of the trade deadline: Taylor Hall, Evan Bouchard and more By Daniel Nugent-Bowman Apr 3, 2021 108 The Oilers came into Friday’s game as a … Holland also addressed a couple of other fundamental truths about the Oilers situation, reiterating that the club is in “dollar in, dollar out” mode with respect to the salary cap. Tyson Barrie could fill that role and also take some of the load off Charlie McAvoy’s shoulders. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. He also reiterated a point made in a presser earlier this week that he’s not looking to cash out players on expiring contracts like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Adam Larsson and Tyson Barrie. DeBrusk has shown that he has the skills to play on an offensive line, scoring 26 goals in his last two NHL seasons. Dimitri Samorukov is an offensive defenseman currently in the KHL. © 2021 Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. After having a great first two years in the NHL, DeBrusk was expected to have a breakout season. oilers-holland-talks-trade-deadline-bouchard-seasons-halfway-point Join the Conversation When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines , and … The Edmonton Oilers are surely like to improve their roster ahead of Monday’s 3pm ET trade deadline, but GM Ken Holland continues to be hesitant as the deadline nears. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. There are many options for the Oilers to explore, but we’d likely see a deal being done before the April 12th deadline with quarantine rules being in place. DeBrusk plays a heavy, power forward game and would be placed in a role where he has the chance to succeed instead of being scratched and on the fourth line in Boston. To Oilers: Rickard Rakellif(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0')}; The Oilers would likely have to give up someone with a higher salary cap to make this deal work. He would be a fantastic addition to the Oilers’ top-six, instantly making them one of the most dangerous in the league. But, since Neal has such a bad contract, they will have to add extra assets to make it worth it for the Sens. CALGARY, AB - Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Ken Holland fielded the media Friday ahead of Monday's National Hockey League Trade Deadline. EDMONTON — When it comes to the upcoming Trade Deadline, Ken Holland is that guy with his nose pressed up against the glass at the BMW dealership. Right now, Mattias Ekholm is number one on the TSN trade bait board after Predators’ GM David Poile announced that his team would be selling at the 2021 trade deadline. Rakell has one of the best contracts in the NHL at $3.8 million until the 2022-2023 season, giving the Oilers freedom to explore free agency options until he is up for a new contract. By Daniel Nugent-Bowman Apr 12, 2021 63 Edmonton Oilers fans may hanker for that kind of deal at the trade deadline, but don’t expect such a thing. We encountered an issue signing you up. He also acknowledged that the shorter quarantine period recently negotiated by the NHL with various health authorities makes it easier to justify a deal. So far this season, Jake DeBrusk has not been playing the way many people expected him to play. My proposal would see the Oilers trade the 2021 first, James Neal, and a B-level prospect (Dimitri Samorukov, Tyler Benson, etc) for Hall. ... Move the team’s 2021 first round pick. From Edmonton’s perspective, they acquire a dynamic offensive weapon in the top-six who has had lots of success playing with … To Ducks: 2021 first-round pick, Kris Russell, Krill Maximov. Rakell has had career highs of 34 goals and 69 points in his career. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. Introducing 5 FP Newsletters: Energy, Economy, Investor, Work and Finance, Financial Post: Introducing 5 Newsletters, Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland playing his cards close to his chest as trade deadline approaches. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. For the Oilers, Saros would fit right into their style of play. 2021 6th round pick Jordie Benn . If the Oilers can fill one or two of those deficiencies, they will immediately become a contender for the Stanley Cup. While the roster no longer is subject to a 23-man limit after Monday’s deadline, the salary cap remains so the number of active players is unlikely to change. The Calgary Flames won in convincing fashion on Saturday night, dispatching the Edmonton Oilers by a 5-0 score and improving to 17-21-3 on the season. ... the playoffs on a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline day. That status appears to belong to 19-year-old phenom Yaroslav Askarov. The Preds also get sniper Raphael Lavoie, who has been tearing up Sweden as of late, putting up 45 points in just 50 games. Rakell leads his team in scoring and is on a current hot streak with 12 points in his past six games. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. On top of that, the Oilers are as tight to the salary cap as can be having already dipped deep into the LTIR pool. That’s how careful the GM is, that he still acknowledges there is work to be done to qualify for the post-season, even as his team is 17 points clear of the playoff cut line with just 15 games to play. One of those players that may be dealt is Connor Brown. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. They have many other intriguing forward prospects, such as Dylan Holloway, Carter Savoie and Kirill Maximov. The orange and blue have three spots they need to address before the April 12th trade deadline. Finally, Holland provided a few updates on individual players: LEAVINS: Game grades, with Mike Smith stealing a game vs. He has the potential to become the franchise goaltender for the Oilers for several years to come. Oilers Looking to Upgrade, Otherwise No Deal. With the 2021 NHL trade deadline quickly approaching, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland will be looking to try and find a roster upgrade for his team. About the only definitive comment Holland made on the trade deadline front is that he is not going to trade his first round pick for a rental. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-3-0')};With the 2021 NHL trade deadline quickly approaching, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland will be looking to try and find a roster upgrade for his team. Follow along for the latest news from the 2021 NHL trade deadline. The Oilers … The Edmonton Oilers are unlikely to be major players prior to the NHL’s trade deadline on Monday, April 12. He has scored at least 15 goals in each of his 6 NHL seasons and would be a great addition to the Oilers’ top-six. “Well, based on what Ken Holland told the reporters , it certainly sounds like he’s more of a bargain shopper than a big game hunting at this time of year. That means he’s got a playoff-calibre team in search of an upgrade, as he was in most of his time in Detroit and now both years that he has been in Edmonton. Tyler Tullio, the Oilers’ fifth-round pick in 2020 and Philip Kemp, their seventh-round pick in 2017, might be enough to sweeten the deal. Thoughts on the Oilers Trade Deadline April 13, 2021, 12:42 PM ET [16 Comments] Sean Maloughney ET deadline to make moves that will put them in … Maximov is currently playing in the VHL and has 27 points in 25 games, looking like a future top-six forward. The team sent defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to the Edmonton Oilers in … He mentioned he also wanted to keep a little cap space available to access players on the taxi squad down the stretch or possibly to activate injured defenceman Slater Koekkoek from Long Term Injured Reserve if he is ready to go before season’s end. I think that’s reflected. 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