Kovy wouldn't sign here for a million, and truth be told I don't think I'd take the risk. He's not the fleetest of foot and the aging-performance curve is real.
Also agree with the other commenter that Jones is primed for more minutes, especially so with the likely absence of Klefbom. Fantenburg is redundant, not to mention Lagesson waiting in the wings for 6/7 duty.
I'd avoid Sheahan at all costs. Word is he's pushing for a hefty raise, which -- PK prowess or not -- is not warranted when you consider the gaping chasm that he represents on the 5v5 GF-GA. He was the single biggest problem on the team last year, besides needing an actual bonafide 3C (which is now covered by Turris). Considering EDM went from historically bad on the PK in 18-19 to second in the league in 19-20 with largely the same player personnel and a new coaching staff, my money is on the suits to be able to get the roster to perform well with or without Sheahan. We can do better for a million AAV or less. See, Haas, Gaetan... for example.
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Sam never wants to come back to Edmonton. Jones is ready to play more minutes this year, probably more then Russel. Kolvy would be sweet but is the Oilers can get someone younger that has produced similiar they would. Chassion gets flips for a LW. Khaira will get hurried in the AHL. Sheahan would be sick as the 4th line center. Retain him just for his pk abilities.
Sam "guy who married his doctor wife from Edmonton" Gagner never wants to come back to Edmonton?
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The actual point to make would surround the fact that while he's a character guy and had a good run here, the game has passed him by. He's done an there's no role here that can't be filled by someone already on the roster or available for no assets and at a lower cap hit.
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