I took an initial look at the Pacific Division landscape heading into the 2022 offseason in early June. With the draft now in the rear-view mirror and free agency opening in a few days, I’m taking a look at how the picture has changed over the past month. This update includes all transactions up to the end of the NHL entry draft.
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Player Prognosis: Jesse Puljujarvi – June 10, 2022
Jesse Puljujarvi is no stranger to being the subject of trade rumors out of Edmonton. The summer of 2022 looks no different, as rumors started to surface following the Edmonton Oilers’ exit from the playoffs that he could be on the block. Let’s take a look at Puljujarvi’s 21/22 season and future projections to get a better idea of what he’s likely to bring to the table next season.
Pacific Division Snapshot – June 2022
What’s in store for the Pacific Division in 22/23? Which teams are the early favorites? Which teams have cap flexibility to improve this offseason? Which teams are in cap purgatory and have some difficult decisions ahead?
Trade Check-in: Bear (CAR) / Foegele (EDM) – May 2022
n the trade check-in series, we take an in depth look at a deal by assessing the value of the trade at the time it was made along with performance updates since the deal and future projections. Today’s subject: the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers one-for-one deal with Ethan Bear and Warren Foegele.
NHL Roster News Roundup: 2022-FEB-02
were a few contract extensions signed over the past week, along with a free agent signing for the current season. Let’s take a look at the most notable moves in chronological order.
Biggest Surprises of the 21/22 Season: Point % Edition
We’re now well into the 21/22 NHL season and teams have generally settled into a pecking order in the standings. Some teams are performing as expected. Others are not. Let’s take a look at which teams have been the biggest surprises relative to the model projections so far this season in terms of overall performance.
Trade Proposal: EDM – Jake Allen / MTL – Mikko Koskinen+
The Edmonton Oilers are in free fall and rumors are swirling about what needs to be done to right the ship. Meanwhile in Montreal, the Canadiens started their free fall in October and now find themselves with a new GM and what looks like a lost season. Let’s look at a trade proposal that could help the Oilers contend this season and help the Canadiens start a rebuild.
UFA Signing Check-in: Zach Hyman – EDM (Dec 2021)
‘ve been checking in on some of the more prominent free agent signings from last offseason to see how they are performing with their new teams. Today, we’ll check in on Zach Hyman.
Trade Check-in: Keith / Jones – EDM / CHI (Dec 2021)
en Holland famously (or infamously?) stated that the Oilers needed more “greybeards” following last seasons playoff exit. This past offseason, they parted with young defensemen Ethan Bear and Caleb Jones in separate trades and brought in some more experienced defenesmen. I’ve already checked in the Bear trade this season and today we’ll take a look at the Jones trade that brought Duncan Keith to Edmonton.
Armchair GM: Edmonton Oilers (Dec 2021)
tenure thus far, including a four game sweep at the hands of the Jets last season, the McDavid era has yet to find playoff success. Let’s take a look at the current roster and put together an Armchair GM plan for the Oilers.