Budget UFA

Sign Brassard for 2.5? Good enough.

Signing Vanek for 1.8 while Smith-Pelly has no offers? Questionable.

Smith-Pelley is 4th liner Oilers have infinite amount of 4th liners, Vanek still put the puck in the net last year. 0.56 PPG vs 0.15 PPG , Vanek clearly the winner for what the Oilers need which is goals even if its just as a PP specialist 3rd liner

If Smith-Pelly and Chiasson are on your fourth line, you win the Cup, with Smith-Pelly leading way with seven goals.

If Vanek is on your first line and top power play, you lose to that team in the first round. They're both good power forwards with good finishing skills. The difference is that one kills penalties and backchecks, while the other one will cost you twice as much.

lol just cause Smith-Pelley was hot for 1 playoff run 2 years ago doesn't mean **** now. Like I said Oilers have too many 4th liners no point in adding another

I like it. I'm not sure about Vanek though. If Marleau is willing to sign here for 2M x 1 year I'd prefer that over Vanek. Also I think Brassard gets around 1.75M - 2M on a 1 year deal.