miksteri 55 Report post Posted April 25, 2015 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=764922 Peter Chiarelli, fired as general manager by the Boston Bruins last week, will join the Edmonton Oilers' front office, according to multiple reports Thursday. Tough choises ahead for Chiarelli... 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) He'll have Connor Mcdavid, which shoukd help him land some free agents, plus a glut of young, former first overalls to trade for a veteran dman... I can't see him failing with so Much to work with. Edited April 25, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted April 25, 2015 3 F.Michael, Wings3:16 and SaCkaveli20 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted April 25, 2015 Apparently since he still had three years remaining on his contract when Boston fired him, the Oilers may have to send them a compensatory pick. Which makes absolutely no sense to me.... I can see this screwing over some gm in the future, especially one without his experience in building a Stanley cup winning team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted April 25, 2015 I read that as Cicarelli. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Great appointment, add McLellan and Oilers will have a good set up for once. A few veterans added with McDavid. They may even make te playoffs next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Apparently since he still had three years remaining on his contract when Boston fired him, the Oilers may have to send them a compensatory pick. Which makes absolutely no sense to me.... I can see this screwing over some gm in the future, especially one without his experience in building a Stanley cup winning team. Boston has 2 options: 1. Take the puck but then they are on the hook for his remaining salary 2. Don't take the pick and not having to pay him his remaining salary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Chiarelli keeping MacTavish around? http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/753553 Any role larger than running the alumni game seems like a mistake. 2 kipwinger and MrazekFanBoy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Isn't it ironic that McLellan and Babcock could be competing for Oiler's coaching job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 I'm pretty mcellan would be the one competing. Not Babcock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 I'm pretty mcellan You *are* pretty mcellan, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. 2 rick zombo and FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zackisonfire 16 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 If either coach goes ends up going to Edmonton, watch up. Their center depth was already out of control. A good GM should be able at least pull them out of a bottom 5 spot. Although, there is still alot wrong with that front office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 You *are* pretty mcellan, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. At least someone sees my beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Interesting coming from someone who traded Kessel and Seguin, although I don't think he would do it for McDavid. No one is untouchable. Tuesday night, before Game 4 of the OHL Western Conference Finals, we had a chance to talk with new Edmonton Oilers GM and President of Hockey Operations Peter Chiarelli. He was in town to check out the downtown Erie scenery. Ok, in all seriousness, we know why he was in Erie. The Oilers own the number 1 pick in the NHL Draft. Everyone in the hockey world is expecting them to pick Connor McDavid with the top pick. But we got to ask him directly, “Is there a scenario out there anywhere, in which you would consider trading the number 1 pick?” “I would never say never,” Chiarelli told us. “If we decide to take this player, Connor McDavid, who is a hell of a player, we would be passing up a hell of a player if we did trade the pick. But in this business, you never say never.” Remember that Craig MacTavish did say that he would never trade the number 1 pick. Could it be that Chiarelli is really contemplating any other possibility as this point? One would assume not, but hey, Tyler Seguin got traded, right? “I am really happy to be part of a group that has a chance to take this player.” Chiarelli added, which prompted Erie Otters Beat Writer Victor Fernandes to ask, “So does this mean that you are taking Connor McDavid number 1?”, to which Chiarelli responded, “That’s not what I said.” They are at least letting the process work itself out. Next time around is quite the opportunity. The chance to pick this generational talent is staring him and the Oilers right in the face. Is McDavid too good to pass up? Is there a trade out there that could happen? At least to Chiarelli, maybe. Least we have something to monitor from now until the draft. http://thehockeywriters.com/will-chiarelli-trade-top-pick-never-say-never/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,678 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Interesting coming from someone who traded Kessel and Seguin, although I don't think he would do it for McDavid. No one is untouchable. I would offer the first overall to Buffalo for the 2nd overall pick, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Sam Reinhart. Let's see how bad they really want Conner McDavid. If they accepted I would then trade Ryan Nugent Hopkins for the best possible veteran top six center I could get (plus whatever else), sign a veteran depth centerman, and look to add one or two veteran defensemen in free agency. All in all, leaving your organization with this as a future core: Jack Eichel Leon Draisaitl Sam Reinhart Taylor Hall Jordan Eberle Nail Yakupov Rasmus Ristolainen Justin Schultz Edited May 1, 2015 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Oilers GM Craig MacTavish will be the 'No. 2 guy,' says Chiarelli The new President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers has convinced demoted G.M. Craig MacTavish to stay on as Super Duper Chief Right Hand Head Man. http://www.edmontonsun.com/2015/05/01/oilers-gm-craig-mactavish-will-be-the-no-2-guy-says-chiarelli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Oilers GM Craig MacTavish will be the 'No. 2 guy,' says Chiarelli The new President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers has convinced demoted G.M. Craig MacTavish to stay on as Super Duper Chief Right Hand Head Man. http://www.edmontonsun.com/2015/05/01/oilers-gm-craig-mactavish-will-be-the-no-2-guy-says-chiarelli Even when the Oilers do something right like hiring Chiarelli, they still can't get it completely right. Hopefully they're giving MacTavish a really nice office with a great view and a big desk he can put his feet up on and while away the hours while everyone else runs the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
