Edmonton Oilers Trade Talk: “Told he can be had for a 2nd round pick,” Says Insider About Potential Oilers Trade Target

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The Hockey Writers

Oilers Roster Depth Could Use the Addition of Kevin Stenlund

Kevin Stenlund has found himself out of the mix on the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has played just three games this season after consecutive seasons suiting up for 32 games.
A 6’4 Stenlund could really add to that bottom-six and be utilized more in games vs larger opponents.
…he played 32 games in each of the past two seasons. In those two seasons, he recorded at least five goals and 10 points in each.

BLH’s Thoughts: Stenlund reminds me of Vitkor Stalberg. A big bodied forward with wheels, hands, but really no element of physicality to his game (he’s averaged half of a hit per game during his limited time in the NHL). I get that he’d be a handful for larger teams to deal with, but at the same time, isn’t the team looking to add some more sandpaper to the bottom six?

If Stenlund was on Edmonton’s farm team, he’d be 9th in the team in goal scoring with his five goals in 26 games and his 18pts would have him sitting 5th in team scoring.

Is this the kind of production that screams NHL player to you?

The Athletic

Why prospects stall in the AHL — and how that’s impacted the Oilers

Injuries can impact in a massive way, shortening careers and leaving teams suddenly lacking depth in vital areas.
Edmonton management and coaching staffs are strong in pushing rookies into feature roles now, but it wasn’t always that way.
No matter how much talent an AHL player possesses, there are things to work on before making the final step to the NHL.
Development comes from practice, coaching and playing time. The Oilers are delivering in all areas at this time, and should be considered fully recovered from the mammoth misstep that saw the team mothball its AHL team for the 2005-06 season and loan players to the Hamilton Bulldogs, Milwaukee Admirals and Iowa Stars.
Whatever else the organization is falling short in, the draft and development portion of hockey operation is giving young prospects a real opportunity to have an NHL career.

BLH’s Thoughts: What the Oilers are doing under Ken Holland is going to pay massive dividends down the road as it pertains to the roster construction of his team. Be that homegrown players graduating and making overpaid players expendable or becoming excellent trade assets themselves, the overmarination of prospect is far and away the best method of prospect development.

This team is lucky they’ve got a GM who won’t panic and move these important players when times get rough.

The Daily Goal Horn

“Will teams get out in front for Phil (Kessel)? Told he can be had for a 2nd round pick,” reporter Andy Strickland said. “Would look pretty good on the second line for a number of teams.”
Brooks also said the the Rangers rumored interest in Jakob Chychrun was “overstated” and that the team is interested in a reunion with J.T. Miller. According to Brooks, the ask is “astronomical” at this point, but he suggest if the Canucks would eat 50% of his salary Drury would increase his offer.