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@FabulousBS @EdmOilerlytics *Ducks 😂

@lamplighter199 @EdmOilerlytics Oh, they were Dicks.

If I’m being dead honest, I would keep Howard. He’s entering his NHL readiness next season, Edmontons top wingers are aging out (Nuge, Hyman). I’d look at Wild and Gustavsson (he’s not starting in playoffs) get your analytics team and find a backup from there.

@PierreVLeBrun @TheAthletic Why not just name names that should move on, like you did with the Oilers?

NEW for @TheAthletic, the Tampa Bay Lightning lost as close a series as they come to the young Habs. But it’s a results business and four consecutive first-round exits won’t sit well with an organization with a higher standard. Would they consider the unthinkable this off-season? ⤵️⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/72516…

@FabulousBS @EdmOilerlytics Savoie was either overwhelmed in his first playoff or not big enough physically. I believe he’s not built of the playoff game as this series with the Dicks was not overly physical, and he struggled.

@EdmOilerlytics It all depends on the return. Savoie and Howard are small skilled forwards without much physicality in their game. NHL trend is toward big physical wingers with skill. I don’t think you can have a top six with 2x small wingers. Top need is a goalie. If Howard fetched that…

@MikeBartner Leave for Edmonton and take Coop with you for a huge pay day 🏦

If you were Julien BriseBois, what are you doing this offseason?

@frenttrederick @smaguireedm @StonyOil 99 might have some influence on that. They’re tight and hang in the summer.

@smaguireedm @StonyOil He won’t come to Edmonton

I think I speak for all Lightning fans when I say you can’t bring Jon Cooper back if he loses tonight Hagel, Guentzel, Point, Kucherov, Vasi, Hedman, Raddysh, Cirelli, Paul Hard to think a new voice wouldn’t get these guys past the first round #GoBolts

@SpencerHakimian Is he measuring his IQ in gallons now?

🚨BREAKING: The White House just posted this.

@byterryjones I appreciate 97 and 29’s assessment. I don’t think Bowman and KK have a clue how to fix the mess they’ve constructed.

Edmonton Oiler fans should appreciate the honesty of Draisaitl and McDavid as well as Knoblauch and Bowman in today’s end of season autopsies. Nobody in denial.

@nielsonTSN1260 JJ & Bowman are responsible for the offer sheets being successful, terrible extensions on Walman and Fredric, and the Jarry trade when the Oil could’ve let Stu walk this year instead of tying up $5m for 2 more seasons. They are the main reason for the org. taking a big step back.

You’re in charge, what do you do?

@TSNRyanRishaug What was wrong with Drai?

Knoblauch says McDavid and Dickinson had fractures around the foot and ankle area.

@TSNRyanRishaug Aka, we’re talking to Cassidy, and waiting to see if Cooper shakes free from Tampa if the Habs eliminate them.

Bowman says they’ll take some time to evaluate things. Wouldn’t confirm that Knoblauch would be back, said everything will be looked at and he assumes that includes him as well.

@unklebyra @nielsonTSN1260 Bowman never should’ve been a GM in the league again. He’s terrible.

@nielsonTSN1260 Bowman’s trade history all the way back to the Hawks is less then desirable. That Blackhawks era was built by Dale Tallon.

Says the guy who traded for a goalie that nobody else wanted. He’s cooked.

@Bob_Stauffer @EdmontonOilers Bob, when do the firings begin?

The @EdmontonOilers Connor McDavid… “I want to win…and I want to win in Edmonton”

@EdmontonJack Leon and Connor know the deal. They spoke about coaching throughout the year, structure, expectations of players and systems. Hopefully the very top of this organization takes note and makes changes to the decision makers that are causing the steps back in the wrong direction.

Leon Draisaitl really impressed at his postseason press conference today. I’m not going to quote anything in particular, but the entirety of his comments demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and leadership possible in that forum.

@PierreVLeBrun Great, now do the same shitty speculation about: Matthews, Nylander, Bédard, Pastrnak, Jack Hughes, Werenski, & every other star in a market out of the playoffs or soon to be…grab that low hanging fruit though.

It’s interesting that our only focus seems to be on what 97 will decide to do, whether that’s this summer or next or whenever. And it’s obviously because he only has a 2-year deal. But I mean, nothing is stopping Leon Draisaitl from asking out one day if that’s what he wanted. Not saying he will nor do I have any feeling he will. But just because he signed an 8-year deal doesn’t mean he will necessarily play it out all in Edmonton.

@BleedOilBlue 💯 This narrative that 97 is leaving doesn’t exist in other markets. Why? Pasta, Matthews, Nylander, Werenski, Bedard, Sorokin, etc., could be having similar conversations.

I'll do what every fan base does to the Oilers see how they like it. You know what… maybe David Pastrňák looks around and realizes Boston Bruins aren’t close to a Cup right now. Why waste prime years? Come to the Edmonton Oilers. Play with two elite centers. 🍝

@Cory_Tucek He’s going to get the Alex Peterangelo on Draisaitl treatment from Player Safety. $5k max fine.

Charlie McAvoy might be taking the month of October off next year.

@JerryDStrong @OilAcumen By this logic you’re saying that there are 31 teams with losers on them.

@OilAcumen If you think being a career bridesmaid isn't "wasting" his time, then sure. At this level, you win or you lose. One goal, two goals, ten goals... doesn't matter. Close or almost is for losers.

The Oilers organization is not perfect, but it’s not wasting McDavid. They had a team that got within two goals and two games from a Cup Wasting him would be failing to get close In 2024 they were a couple bounces from winning it all, not a whole team away

@jimmathesonnhl Why is it only 97 needs to leave when the Oil are eliminated? How about 34 in TO, 98 in Chicago, 88 in Boston, etc.? This narrative is ridiculous. Until Connor comes out & says trade me, he’s an Oiler. Every interview maintains that. Quote your source or shut up.

I don’t think Connor would screw the Oilers by going to UFA and leaving them high and dry. Teams interested in 97 in trade would want new contract in place first before giving up assets

@SouthSideOil @NHLRussell Nurse for Clarke

@NHLRussell “Darnell Nurse contract is still an amazing contract” - Ken Holland probably

“I don’t think I got anything wrong,” Ken Holland on his first year as the Kings’ GM.

@BleedOilBlue @JasonGregor No buyouts, waive him

@JasonGregor Tristan Jarry buyout would roughly look like over 4 years 💸 Estimated Buyout Cap Hits Season 2026 to 27 $4,708,333 2027 to 28 $4,208,333 2028 to 29 $458,333 2029 to 30 $458,333

Oilers have $7.975m tied up in goaltending next year in Jarry and Campbell (buyout) and still to sign a starter. Ouch.