There are some Edmonton Oilers trade rumors that just won’t go away and it’s starting to get to the point to where you wonder if it’s all misdirection because Ken Holland is very experienced at using the media to help him do his bidding… So, today I want to talk about three potential additions to the Oilers and why they’re not a good idea for the club to pursue.
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The Latest Edmonton Oilers Trade Rumors
Preds and Oil Talking Depth Moves?
“In the latest reports from Nashville Hockey Now, Michael Gallagher highlighted speculation from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, suggesting that the Edmonton Oilers could be considering Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier as a potential trade option.” – The Hockey Writers
- Why? Which right-shot dman on the Oilers is he good enough to replace?
- Carrier makes $2.5M/yr. However, he is a UFA at season’s end. Still though, 14pts on the year, fancies aren’t anything special to look at.
- I think it would be a waste of assets unless the Oilers are somehow gaining a boatload of cap room.
- How is Carrier any better than Broberg?
Don’t Do It Kenny
“Friedman further suggested that the recent defeat of the Edmonton Oilers by the Vegas Golden Knights didn’t sit well with the team. It put an end to their impressive 16-game winning streak and prevented them from securing a share of an NHL record. The NHL insider hints this has only ramped up the Oilers’ eagerness to pursue Guentzel, someone categorized as a game-changer.” – NHL Trade Talk
- Another baffling proposal.
- If the Pens deal him, that’s a signal to their veteran core that Dubas is starting the rebuild and as far as I’m concerned, those old dogs aren’t ready to lay down quite yet.
- Now, in the event that Holland is okay with the fact that this would be a rental in the purest of senses, Broberg’s gone, Holloway’s gone, one of Bourgault/Lavoie are gone, and probably a 2nd rounder goes too. Would they all go to PIttsburgh, there’s a discussion to be had there I would imagine.
- Either way, the cupboards lay bare if Guentzel manages to find a way into an Oilers jersey.
- I’m telling ya, the Tarasenko deal is way better… Plus, there’s a chance the deal could be expanded to include Chychrun, right? Then the Oilers can justify sending a first with Broberg, Holloway, Foegele, and Ceci to Ottawa.
- That said, I wonder if the Flames and Sens find a way to do a deal centered around Chychrun and Tanev. That’ll give them some flexibility with Hanifin, too.
As If…
“According to the rumoured asking price, the Flames would accept a second-round pick and an additional asset for Tanev. However, the rivalry between the two teams will drive up the price. A potential trade between the two sides looks like the Oilers acquiring Tanev in exchange for Philip Broberg, Cody Ceci, and the Oilers’ 2024 second-round pick. This is a fair deal for both sides and gives the Oilers a massive upgrade on the right side of their blue line.” – The Hockey Writers
- I don’t see the fuss over Tanev. Every Night he’s headling down the tunnel for some sort of repairs. I think it’s the idea of him that’s got folks all in a bunch rather than the reality of him because he’s a bad hit, shot block, or a toe pick away from being done.
- So with all of that in mind, there are still some folks that want to deal some very high-end assets to bring him to Edmonton and think that the Flames will give them the standard price. There’s no way. They’ll get the “Rivals” price and on top of that Tanev has control of where he goes.
- I think Toronto is going to find a way to get a 2nd rounder and then they can bring Tanev to The Big Smoke to slow their blueline down even more.
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