Not as easy as it seems. For this to work klef has to be placed on ltir after season starts to maximize ltir relief.

Im hoping Holland has a few moves up his sleeves for the forwards still. There are so many guys signed. I like Haas way more than Khaira and even though Chaisson still produces and it appears Tippett really likes him, Im not sure there is any room for them to be in the lineup if the Oilers can land either Kahun or Duclair. Thats too much money to waist. If they can move out about the $3,5M between Chiasson and Khaira, that would open up the opportunity to get one of those guys.

I like Kahun too. Seems like a good middle 6 guy who has the skill to play top 6 if given the opportunity. As for the contract you proposed, that seems like a big time overpayment in term and AAV given the times. If the Oilers had no problems giving that contract out to Kahun, you'd think Anthanasiou would still be here.

I don't think that they should move out Chiasson. He is a power play GENIUS and one of the keys to the Oilers' unreal success on the PP last season. He has a great shot and is also a great net front guy. His 5 v 5 scoring might also be a product of not having a great centre. He's overpaid by 500k at most, IMO.



Right you are. As I understand it, each team has to be 100% cap-compliant when the season starts. Kahun would have to be signed on Day 1 of the season after Klefbom goes on LTIR.

Yea I have no problem with Chiasson and honestly, what he's being paid I don't even think hes overpaid. All Im saying is that if you sign a guy like Kahun, I don't think burying Khaira is enough space considering we still need to sign Bear.

My scenario makes the numbers work. I don't think Bear makes too much more than $2m on a 2 year bridge deal.