Daily Faceoff: Frank Seravalli on DFO Rundown on the potential for Steve Staios turning into the following GM of the Edmonton Oilers.
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“… and I wouldn’t be shocked, not reporting this, this has been the hypothesis behind the scenes, is that there’s a risk that Ken Holland is promoted to president of hockey operations and Steve Staios is promoted to basic supervisor.
And the Oilers are capable of maintain most of their hierarchy intact and give Steve Staios an even bigger voice.
NHL Rumors: GM Notes – Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Daily Faceoff: Frank Seravalli on DFO Rundown on the Edmonton Oilers and restricted free agent defenseman Evan Bouchard.
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“What does the following contract appear like for Evan Bouchard? I do know they’ll strive and bridge him however does he need that? Is he keen to play ball? Does he desire a longer-term deal? And if he needs a longer-term deal, what does the quantity appear like?
If you have a look at how vital he was to the Oilers as soon as the Tyson Barrie commerce went down, and how a lot he stepped up his sport. I imply, even what Game 6, the final closing closing 5 minutes of their season, was Bouchard on the ice for 4 minutes of it? Like, they’re clearly large believers in his sport.
Not going to be low cost and once more, I do know what their plan is, their wish to bridge them. I don’t know if that’s, if it’s possible and if it is smart.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference Underperformers
Daily Faceoff: Jason Gregor on DFO Rundown after the Edmonton Oilers elimination and just a few offseason choices.
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“On protection, they’ve bought just a few choices to make. Do they really feel Philip Broberg‘s ready to be a regular next year, and if he is, where does he slot in? Because Brett Kulak has played great. He’s not taking out (Darnell) Nurse or (Mattias) Ekholm.
So, the place does Broberg slot in? Does he slot in and will they probably have a look at one other addition on the correct protection?
Cody Ceci didn’t have a fantastic yr, this yr. I do know he was banged up. He was fairly good the yr earlier than, and I believe the problem for any GM after a playoff loss that’s disappointing is, do you focus simply on that or do it’s a must to should take a step again and have a look at the broader image.”
