The problem with RNH is under contract for the next 7 years. Not sure anyone will want that contract. Unfortunately the Oilers would have to eat plenty of it.
That's a good point. The offer is now only Korpisalo.
It's a long contract but it's cheap as hell for a player as good as him. There'd be a fight for it I think. I think the one they're probably stuck with is Hyman.
is that the first time terry jones has not been in full fellatio mode over the oilers and their owner/management group?
I believe the Jackets would be in on RNH in a heartbeat. There was a rumor they had serious talks on him a few times but Edmonton kept wanting Jones. His AAV is good and the last few years would be rough but he's still a solid player with skill beyond the results in Edmonton. I know it would take more than Korpi - the question is how much... Foudy and Kukan? More?It's a long contract but it's cheap as hell for a player as good as him. There'd be a fight for it I think. I think the one they're probably stuck with is Hyman.
If Drai doesn't ask out this summer I have no idea why not. I can't believe he's waited this long. That's professional as hell but personally I would've been gone after last season latest.
I'll say this, if Edmonton acts this summer in clearing house, gets a competent GM, cashes in Drai, RNH, Puljujarvi, maybe Hyman, and add good prospects and a few firsts to what is admittedly a somewhat decent prospect pool as it is (how they haven't traded any of their first round picks since 2006 is beyond me but right now it's definitely going to come in handy) they could be decent again in 2 years or so. But it's far more likely they'll keep Holland and keep everyone unless they ask out and suck again so you're ok for now Dash
