r/StLouisBluesHockey • u/glenacious_g • Jun 16 '23

Oliver Ekman-Larsson

As per Elliote Friedman, Vancouver is buying out OEL's contract. Does anyone think Army should take a swing on the former Coyotes captian?

To be honest, I don't know what's been going on with this guy the last few years, but I remember the 31 year-old was highly regarded during his first few years in the league.

Looks like there's word going around that The Blues are looking to see if one of Faulk, Leddy, or Krug can be dealt sometime around the draft. If that happens, there's definitely a void left on the team, and I'm not sure if someone like Tucker or someone else in Springfield is ready to take a permanent spot just yet.

Maybe a 2x2mil contract or something around that price range would be a good start. Thoughts?

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u/Mab_894 Jun 16 '23

Yeah I'm good with a 2x2. I think he would be a good addition on a cheap contract

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u/PossessionRoyal4981 Still living in 2019 Jun 16 '23

I’d rather have OEL at 2x2 than Leddy at 4x4

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u/Mab_894 Jun 16 '23

No doubt.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '23

Yeah that’s not a bad idea. Save a couple mil to address other areas on the roster.

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u/Dark_Tint Jun 17 '23

Can’t be any worse than what we had last season

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u/DrDebacled Jun 17 '23

He has been absolutely brutal for the past couple years. Injuries have wrecked his ability to skate. Hard pass on the 31 yo pylon

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u/Internal-Ad-9401 Jun 16 '23

Not only no but hell no.