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Reveen
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Who's your daddy ?, BC
Joined: 05.25.2011

Jul 21 @ 1:36 PM ET
(frank) Holland
jfkst1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Clackety Clack
Joined: 02.09.2015

Jul 21 @ 1:53 PM ET
it wouldn't be the worst move Holland made. That bar was set last week with the Keith trade.
- Only_A_Ladd


While I think Holland is a moron, I believe Chiarelli made so many avoidable blunders it would have been challenging for even a good GM to fix the roster. Holland hasn't demonstrated any front office competency in over a decade so why he was hired in the first place should be questioned.
redmonsters
New Jersey Devils
Location: NY
Joined: 06.23.2015

Jul 21 @ 2:02 PM ET
Haha I applaud the attempt, but Larsson's defensive role can certainly not be replaced by that overpaid liability. P.K. is good for 25 points, many undisciplined minor pims, and no regard for his d-pairing. He is untradable. Hence why the Kraken took Bastian over P.K 50% retained. Not sure what Mike Reilly or David Savard will command but they will certainly be far cheaper to acquire while filling that void. Assuming Broberg, Bouchard, Bear, Keith, potentially Barrie, Nurse, Russell all can't fill those voids...
- bikeguy99

SSSHHH! I wasn't talking to you I was reaching out to Holland. There is a chance....
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Jul 21 @ 2:03 PM ET
While I think Holland is a moron, I believe Chiarelli made so many avoidable blunders it would have been challenging for even a good GM to fix the roster. Holland hasn't demonstrated any front office competency in over a decade so why he was hired in the first place should be questioned.
- jfkst1


this year was their first chance to really start to get out of some of those mistakes and Holland went and (frank)ed it all up almost immediately.
wreckage
Florida Panthers
Location: Fuck Putin, fire Holland, AB
Joined: 07.29.2013

Jul 21 @ 2:10 PM ET
this year was their first chance to really start to get out of some of those mistakes and Holland went and (frank)ed it all up almost immediately.
- BINGO!

He didn't (frank) it up, he (frank)ed his chances of ever getting another NHL GM job and the Oilers for at least 2 years immediately.

Fire Holland.
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Jul 21 @ 2:14 PM ET
He didn't (frank) it up, he (frank)ed his chances of ever getting another NHL GM job and the Oilers for at least 2 years immediately.

Fire Holland.

- wreckage


He doesn't need another NHL job.

Hell he didn't even need the one he has now.
wreckage
Florida Panthers
Location: Fuck Putin, fire Holland, AB
Joined: 07.29.2013

Jul 21 @ 2:32 PM ET
He doesn't need another NHL job.

Hell he didn't even need the one he has now.

- BINGO!

Need or deserve?
Only_A_Ladd
Los Angeles Kings
Location: Sabres VERY Much in Hellebuyck Hearing they are the closest treat to getting a deal…bu a mile., CA
Joined: 06.06.2013

Jul 21 @ 2:42 PM ET
this year was their first chance to really start to get out of some of those mistakes and Holland went and (frank)ed it all up almost immediately.
- BINGO!


It really is spectacular to watch.
Reveen
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Who's your daddy ?, BC
Joined: 05.25.2011

Jul 21 @ 2:42 PM ET
Need or deserve?
- wreckage

both
wreckage
Florida Panthers
Location: Fuck Putin, fire Holland, AB
Joined: 07.29.2013

Jul 21 @ 2:57 PM ET
So Keith has now cost them Jones, a 3rd (possibly 2nd), and Larsson.

Needless to say it won't be a 2nd with how poopty this roster is lining up to be.
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Jul 21 @ 4:07 PM ET
So Keith has now cost them Jones, a 3rd (possibly 2nd), and Larsson.

Needless to say it won't be a 2nd with how poopty this roster is lining up to be.

- wreckage

It seems entirely likely that Larsson simply decided to leave of his own accord. You don't need to blame everything on the Keith trade.
Putty
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Joined: 03.21.2014

Jul 21 @ 4:10 PM ET
Now would be a great time for Holland to pull a reverse Lou and suddenly Kelfs recovery is expedited to being ready this fall.
We have had 2 brutal poffs back to back, and Adam wore the A. I am not pointing the finger at him, but at the same time its not acceptable and a culture shake up is ok. Maybe Keith can mentor bouchard and broberg/lagesson but thats asking for a lot of stretch from Rookies. If that is the case, our cupboards are pretty bare beyond that. I wonder if Suter would be willing to look at a Barrie contract to pump the tires prior to likely his last contract? Would require an overpayment but if Bouchard takes over on PP i would rather go that route than spend the money an term on Barrie.
K-man25
Calgary Flames
Location: Sayulita
Joined: 09.02.2014

Jul 21 @ 5:13 PM ET
Now would be a great time for Holland to pull a reverse Lou and suddenly Kelfs recovery is expedited to being ready this fall.
We have had 2 brutal poffs back to back, and Adam wore the A. I am not pointing the finger at him, but at the same time its not acceptable and a culture shake up is ok. Maybe Keith can mentor bouchard and broberg/lagesson but thats asking for a lot of stretch from Rookies. If that is the case, our cupboards are pretty bare beyond that. I wonder if Suter would be willing to look at a Barrie contract to pump the tires prior to likely his last contract? Would require an overpayment but if Bouchard takes over on PP i would rather go that route than spend the money an term on Barrie.

- Putty

I wouldn't expect Bouchard to take over the pp just yet, didn't he have a hard time cracking the Oilers roster last year?
RedC21
Calgary Flames
Joined: 01.18.2013

Jul 21 @ 5:24 PM ET
I’d use edmondson’s 4x3.5 which was considered a bit of an overpayment at the time a comparable for Larson so if 4x4 is what it took it’s not a terrible thing.

As far as replacement goes savard could now become an intriguing option. Similar player coming off a down year in a flat cap could get the oilers a good deal for him.
Putty
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Joined: 03.21.2014

Jul 21 @ 5:30 PM ET
I wouldn't expect Bouchard to take over the pp just yet, didn't he have a hard time cracking the Oilers roster last year?
- K-man25

He played well when up but last year was an odd roster year as he likely should have been in the AHL most of the year vs the taxi squad given his usage. With Barrie on the 1st pp and getting sheltered 5on 5 minutes, it makes it harder for a guy like bouchard to get minutes as they are already sheltering 1 pairing. I hope that was the case as otherwise I would question Tippets decision to play Russel over any of them.
jfkst1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Clackety Clack
Joined: 02.09.2015

Jul 21 @ 5:54 PM ET
both
- Reveen


Exactly. My understanding is Holland makes $5m+/yr. An executive making that much should be making pretty damn sound decisions. I'd like to hear an argument of what Holland has done in the last decade that proves his value. You could take a committee of five dedicated Oilers fans and pay them $100k each to do a far superior job.
wreckage
Florida Panthers
Location: Fuck Putin, fire Holland, AB
Joined: 07.29.2013

Jul 21 @ 7:24 PM ET
I can see how Kenny is gonna fix this team this offseason already.
Buyout Neal.
Resign Smith and Barrie.
Sign Hyman.
Trade Kassian half retained to Pittsburgh for Peterssen.

Call it a good offseason. Lose half the fan base.
wreckage
Florida Panthers
Location: Fuck Putin, fire Holland, AB
Joined: 07.29.2013

Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM ET
This broadcast is a (frank)ing joke.
Ihatebrianburke
Edmonton Oilers
Location: edmonton, AB
Joined: 12.19.2010

Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM ET
This organization is a (frank)ing joke. 4 1st overall draft picks and now we have nothing to show for 2 of them. I’m not spending anymore money on this team. (frank) em.
doon
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Spruce Grove, AB
Joined: 08.27.2008

Jul 21 @ 9:47 PM ET
Oiler fans are crazy ridiculous haha. Everyone calm down. Some people acting like they lost a Norris dman. Losing Larson won’t be as bad as you think. Adding Keith will be better than you think. Relax
TurdFergeson
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: On the road again
Joined: 01.04.2021

Jul 21 @ 9:51 PM ET
Oiler fans are crazy ridiculous haha. Everyone calm down. Some people acting like they lost a Norris dman. Losing Larson won’t be as bad as you think. Adding Keith will be better than you think. Relax
- doon


You will be wrong on both counts. Just wait and see.
doon
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Spruce Grove, AB
Joined: 08.27.2008

Jul 21 @ 9:53 PM ET
I wouldn't expect Bouchard to take over the pp just yet, didn't he have a hard time cracking the Oilers roster last year?
- K-man25

Yes. Oiler fans want to hand him the spot. Kid hasn’t earned anything yet. Oiler fans are getting crazy lately
doon
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Spruce Grove, AB
Joined: 08.27.2008

Jul 21 @ 9:53 PM ET
You will be wrong on both counts. Just wait and see.
- TurdFergeson

We’ll see.
Udogs
Joined: 09.19.2019

Jul 21 @ 9:55 PM ET
The fact that Larsson only signed for four million means this was less about dollars and simply that he wanted a change of scenery. He chose an expansion team over one that has McDavid and Draisaitl on it. That should feel like a glaring indictment on this organization.


Nailed it!!
doon
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Spruce Grove, AB
Joined: 08.27.2008

Jul 21 @ 9:58 PM ET
Nailed it!!
- Udogs

Probably sick of the crazy ass fans. The oilers will be fine.
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