Handy page for keeping track of Oiler contracts
https://capfriendly.com/teams/oilers
RFAs:
Kassian - has arbitration rights, so it would be interesting how that plays out
Draisaitl - due for a hefty raise
Khaira
Pakarinen - I doubt they'll keep him
Reinhart - an expensive acquisition because of management's misguided "keep Oil Kings in the family" philosophy but has potential still
Lander - has arbitration rights, can't really see them re-signing him.
several Condors
UFAs:
Desharnais - can't see them keeping him
Hendricks - done
Pitlick - with all his injuries, tough call
Russell - a keeper
Gryba - only keep him if they can't get someone better
Ference - unofficially retired
Gustavsson - NHL career is toast
Oesterle - whatever
Trade/Expansion bait:
Eberle - I also think last night we saw Eberle's last game as an Oiler
Nuge - is he really worth $6M now?
Pouliot - is he really worth $4M now?
Needs?
Wingers that can keep up with McJesus if Puljujarvi still isn't ready and Maroon continues to tail off
More goalie depth wouldn't hurt
More depth at C wouldn't hurt either
More right-side defensemen also wouldn't hurt