Could As Many As Three Edmonton Oilers Be Lost to Waivers in 2021-22

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Edmonton Oilers: Why hasn’t Kailer Yamamoto been signed yet?

…it’s hardly time to panic or call him a bust. After all, Yamamoto will be turning 23 before training camp starts (September 29, to be exact) and he only has 105 NHL games on his resume. He has another 95 to go and another two years of age to go before we truly know what we have with this player and how far he can go.
One thing we do know for sure – he has chemistry with Nugent-Hopkins and Draisaitl two of the best players on the team. Not every NHL player has that, and that’s a great tool to have in his toolbox.
Bottom line, this should be an easy negotiation for both sides and it’s not done yet. I have to wonder why.

BLH’s Thoughts: Phil, you and everybody else are wondering the same thing. I’m not because there’s no rush to get it done.

Now, with that in mind, are we 100% sure Yamamoto has “chemistry” with Leon and RNH or is it possible that Killer simply capitalized on a heater playing on the same line as two all-stars? Last year he was on Leon’s wing for a majority of the year and the scoring disappeared for whatever reason. Was that because of an injury, the sophomore slump, or because the rest of the league had a book on him to that point and sorted him out?

One thing that is for sure, we’re going to find out which Yamo is the true version this upcoming season.

Lowetide.ca

I’D RATHER BE A HAMMER (THAN A NAIL)

Waivers is a double-edged sword. If you make the right claim, it can benefit the roster for free. On the other hand, it’s possible to lose a player who is valued by the organization. Edmonton may be up against it this fall.
There is no one among the ‘certain Oilers’ who is likely to be on waivers this fall. Several veterans could clear because of cap (Mikko Koskinen, Zack Kassian) but that’s extremely unlikely.
Tyler Benson, Cooper Marody, Brendan Perlini and Kyle Turris are vulnerable.
William Lagesson will be eligible for waivers.
Stalock probably hits waivers unless there’s an injury to Smith or Koskinen.
The Oilers don’t lose many prospects to waivers…The last drafted Oilers I recall being lost to waivers were Rob Schremp (who went 17-30-47 in 89 games with the NY Islanders over two seasons) and Taylor Chorney.
I think Benson could be claimed on waivers. Marody might be more vulnerable if a team sees him as a RH center who can play in the NHL…
Lagesson is an inexpensive defenseman and they always have value

BLH’s Thoughts: Benson and Stalock are probably the only two on Edmonton I could see getting claimed if they hit the waiver wire. One would think that if the Oilers were concerned about losing somebody to waivers that they would try and make a trade though… Tough position to be in, mind you, since the other clubs could simply put a claim in for said player and not have to give up an assets UNLESS they think another team could claim him… Then, my friend, you’d have a opportunity.

Spector’s Trade Rumors

THE ATHLETIC: In a recent mailbag segment, Eric Stephens was asked about the rumor linking the Anaheim Ducks to Jack Eichel.

Stephens felt any trade for Eichel could take place during the season after the 24-year-old center returns to the ice and proves he can still play at an elite level.
Asked about the possibility of acquiring Eichel and St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasensko, Stephens pointed out their combined cap hit is $17.5 million. That move would mean trading away salaried players.

NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA: Jordan Hall observed the Flyers will be right up against the salary cap when this season opens following their signing of Travis Sanheim to a two-year deal.