Quoting: Buds92
Yah the reason no one wanted Tyler Johnson was his contract, idk i guess Engvall fetching a 5th is pretty optimistic but i think there would be teams willing to pay a 6th or 7th on a low risk player like him. He would be an upgrade over several players in the Oilers bottom 6 imo.
And the time it is right now, flat cap year, end of free agency, teams have already spent their money, the draft is over. If it was at the trade deadline, or a different year, not a flat cap, Tyler Johnson’s return would be different. Like I said, even at the trade deadline, this wouldn’t happen. The contract wouldn’t be as big of a issue.
But Engvall is making 1.25M for a 4th line, depth, forward too. When every team already has guys the organization thinks more highly of than Engvall and are definitely cheaper. Most teams rosters are complete too. And like I said, it’s a tough time. Nate Schmitt brought back a 3rd round pick. And Andreas Johnson got Joey Anderson back..lol(but I actually like what I read about Joey Anderson). If Engvall brought back a 7th right now would be amazing..lol. Or bury his contract and try at the trade deadline, I could see a 4-5th then.