OEL>>>>>>Cernak and probably will for at least the next 5 years. I know people look at his aav and say no, but if we dump LE we can make the cap work that will allow us to also sign Hughes and EP next summer.
- Retinalz

if the canucks best window to win is 4-5 years and they think they can do that within the cap then go for it. it improves the defense and probably makes life easier for whoever is in net

This is the worst case scenerio in 5 years from now if we trade for OEL:

Cap Hit Calculations
SSAVINGS CAP HIT
2025-26 $3,500,000 $4,750,000
2026-27 $3,500,000 $4,750,000
2027-28 -$1,750,000 $1,750,000
2028-29 -$1,750,000 $1,750,000
TOTAL $7,000,000 $3,500,000 $13,000,000

This is if his play slips, and if there is still flat cap. Until then he is our best Dman and if not a very close second behind Hughes.

Lots of OEL chatter out there.
- VanHockeyGuy

2021 1st, Juolevi & Stecher in play - I’m not sure how to feel, need time to process it

2021 1st Juolevi & Stecher in play - I’m not sure how to feel, need t8me to process it
- Pacificgem

If OEL costs 2021 1st, OJ, Stetcher(we likely toss in LE) then I am all for it.

if the canucks best window to win is 4-5 years and they think they can do that within the cap then go for it. it improves the defense and probably makes life easier for whoever is in net
- johnnykarate

If OEL costs 2021 1st, OJ, Stetcher(we likely toss in LE) then I am all for it.
- Retinalz

Cant do it unless Eriksson goes, otherwise it’s a non-starter.

Cant do it unless Eriksson goes, otherwise it’s a non-starter.
- Pacificgem

Big fat no to OEL from me.

Unless they retain 50% and take back LE.

People think we’re in cap hell now? Just (frank)ing stupid

Big fat no to OEL from me.

Unless they retain 50% and take back LE.

People think we’re in cap hell now? Just (frank)ing stupid
- NewYorkNuck

Well it would fix our D. It would basically solidify a 4 year window for us to go for it. Clearly Loui has to go back. Loui, plus Juolevi, plus Stecher and a first. Maybe that’s enough. I’d want a bit of salary retained as well but may be wishful thinking

If OEL costs 2021 1st, OJ, Stetcher(we likely toss in LE) then I am all for it.
- Retinalz

AZ moving OEL is looking to cut cap too not just $$ so I don't think they will take LE. Sens are the only ones who would take him and doubt he would waive for them even if they were willing. Which is why MTA is the only way to get rid of him.

Big fat no to OEL from me.

Unless they retain 50% and take back LE.

People think we’re in cap hell now? Just (frank)ing stupid
- NewYorkNuck

OEL will only eat up 2.25m of our current 14.26m cap space, leaving us with 12m. We no longer need to sign Tanev or another D and suddenly have space for Toffoli, a back up for Demko and then still be able to fill the rest of our roster. If he is not LTIRetired this season, Ferland will be by next, so there is an extra 3.5m for us as well.
OEL will not put us in Cap hell.

AZ moving OEL is looking to cut cap too not just $$ so I don't think they will take LE. Sens are the only ones who would take him and doubt he would waive for them even if they were willing. Which is why MTA is the only way to get rid of him.
- NuckUp

This is the worst case scenerio in 5 years from now if we trade for OEL:

Cap Hit Calculations
SSAVINGS CAP HIT
2025-26 $3,500,000 $4,750,000
2026-27 $3,500,000 $4,750,000
2027-28 -$1,750,000 $1,750,000
2028-29 -$1,750,000 $1,750,000
TOTAL $7,000,000 $3,500,000 $13,000,000

This is if his play slips, and if there is still flat cap. Until then he is our best Dman and if not a very close second behind Hughes.
- Retinalz

its not a buyout proof contract thats for sure. flex that aquaman money

AZ moving OEL is looking to cut cap too not just $$ so I don't think they will take LE. Sens are the only ones who would take him and doubt he would waive for them even if they were willing. Which is why MTA is the only way to get rid of him.
- NuckUp

Cap Cut :

8.250 000 - 6 000 000 = 2.250 000

AZ moving OEL is looking to cut cap too not just $$ so I don't think they will take LE. Sens are the only ones who would take him and doubt he would waive for them even if they were willing. Which is why MTA is the only way to get rid of him.
- NuckUp

send that hossa contract over. load up our ltir

- Marwood

I'm beginning to think MTA stands for Metro transit authority.

In other words, ride the bus.

send that hossa contract over. load up our ltir
- johnnykarate

Can't believe Chicago got away with that

OEL will only eat up 2.25m of our current 14.26m cap space, leaving us with 12m. We no longer need to sign Tanev or another D and suddenly have space for Toffoli, a back up for Demko and then still be able to fill the rest of our roster. If he is not LTIRetired this season, Ferland will be by next, so there is an extra 3.5m for us as well.
OEL will not put us in Cap hell.
- Retinalz

And when they have to give raises to Petey, and QH? Then BB and Horvat will be up, and then Podkolzin and Hog shortly after that. OEL’s 8.5 will be held through all those contracts.

If Arizona eats 3 mil of it, bringing it down to 5.5, then great.

Cap Cut :

8.250 000 - 6 000 000 = 2.250 000
- VANTEL

They want more then that trying to re-haul the roster and losing draft picks for years they need lots of cap space for all the free agents cut lose by cap strapped teams.

And when they have to give raises to Petey, and QH? Then BB and Horvat will be up, and then Podkolzin and Hog shortly after that. OEL’s 8.5 will be held through all those contracts.

If Arizona eats 3 mil of it, bringing it down to 5.5, then great.
- NewYorkNuck

As of now Canucks only have one contract over three years long

And when they have to give raises to Petey, and QH? Then BB and Horvat will be up, and then Podkolzin and Hog shortly after that. OEL’s 8.5 will be held through all those contracts.

If Arizona eats 3 mil of it, bringing it down to 5.5, then great.
- NewYorkNuck

Cap won't stay flat forever, We will be fine with Petey and Hughes, Boeser is two years away and we don't know what will happen with Cap. If it stays flat, free buy-outs may be possible.
It is stupid not to trade for a true #1 dman simply because you don't know what the cap will be like in 2-4 seasons. as an example: Podk comes in this season on a 2 year contract expiring when Boeser does. Podk out plays Boeser and can be bridged. We give Boesers money to Podk and trade Boeser for assets because he is still an RFA. Boeser problem is solved. We then run with Podk and Toffoli as our 1RW and 2RW.

They want more then that trying to re-haul the roster and losing draft picks for years they need lots of cap space for all the free agents cut lose by cap strapped teams.
- NuckUp

It is a risky contract I think they have seen what has been offered . They certainly can keep the contract if they are not happy with the offers.

Cant do it unless Eriksson goes, otherwise it’s a non-starter.
- Pacificgem

If he goes, pull the trigger.

Arizona needs to take at least LE & Beagle to make this work long-term.

Arizona needs to take at least LE & Beagle to make this work long-term.
- pker2theend

Sutter and Baertchi, as well.

Big fat no to OEL from me.

Unless they retain 50% and take back LE.

People think we’re in cap hell now? Just (frank)ing stupid
- NewYorkNuck

What this guy said!