Is this the year all the pieces slot in for the Edmonton Oilers at the trade deadline. There are former all-star wingers available on the cheap according to PIerre LeBrun and there’s a center down in Anaheim that Oilers media members and former members of the club are pining over. Lastly, the Sharks sell-off is about to begin and Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period says the Oilers have their sights set on two of them.
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The Latest Edmonton Oilers Trade Rumors
Sale on Russian Tanks
“Pierre LeBrun suggests that Tarasenko would likely waive his no-trade clause for Edmonton, making him an intriguing option. And, because he’s got the leverage to control his fate, it might be more challenging for the Senators to get a top-notch return unless Tarasenko gives his blessing. This could mean Ottawa taking less than the going market rate for wingers of his ability or having to retain salary in the trade, something the Oilers might require.”
“The scribes proposed a trade that involves sending Tarasenko (with 75% salary retained) to Edmonton in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, a 2024 sixth-round pick, and an additional 2025 fourth-round pick to a third-party broker to facilitate the extra retention. If accurate, this is a price the Oilers should be willing to pay.”- The Hockey Writers
- Get it done. That sounds perfect and if you’re a frequent reader of the site, you’ll know that I’ve been pushing for the Oilers to acquire Tarasenko.
- If that’s all it took to get him, Edmonton would be in good shape to make one, if not, two more pretty significant trades to upgrade the team or three/four depth deals to shore the roster up.
- As we approach the deadline here it’s becoming clearer by the day that this team wants to upgrade it’s scoring depth and aside from Patrick Kane, who’s scoring at a point-per-game in Detroit, and Jake Guentzel, a pure rental, Vladdy Tarasenko is the next best option if you’re looking for somebody who has a history of lighting the lamp in the post-season (64pts in 97gp) and has a shite tone of playoff experience to go along with a Championship ring.
- What would an extension look like for him? Three years at $3.5M/yr? Two years at $4M/yr?
- I don’t think it’d be unpleasant to have Zach Hyman and Tarasenko as your top two RWs, would it?
Deep Down the Middle
“According to Darren Dreger, the Oilers’ ideal scenario involves adding a forward to complement star player Leon Draisaitl in the top six. However, they are also eyeing Anaheim Ducks center Adam Henrique as a potential addition to fill the third-line center role.” – NHL Trade Talk
- Earlier in the week Bob Stauffer and former Oilers player/coach/GM Craig MacTavish were having quite the circle jerk over Adam Henrique. So he’s obviously a player that’s getting strong attention from Edmonton.
- Correct me if I’m wrong though, but aren’t the Ducks looking for a first rounder? Stauffer has said in the past that he thought the price tag on Henrique would be considerably less than what Monahan cost Winnipeg (a 1st and a cond. 3rd), but here’s the thing, Edmonton’s going to need Anaheim to retain or they’ll have to go searching for a 3rd party to eat some of that deal. Probably something akin to that Tarasenko proposal from LeBrun.
- I’m very much in favor of Edmonton acquiring a veteran for the 3rd line. Be that Henrique, Colton Sissons, Scott Laughton, Mikael Granlund, or Kevin Hayes. Sometimes the kids need a calming influence when the games get down to the wire. Henrique would probably be pretty perfect there, to be honest.
- What do you think about Morgan Frost? He seems to be on the outs in Philly. Last year, his first full-time season, he had 46 pts in 81 games.
Shark Hunting
“I’d also throw the Edmonton Oilers in the mix for both players [Mario Ferraro & Luke Kunin], as well. In either Toronto or Edmonton’s case, a contract or two would have to go back San Jose’s way to make the finances work.”- The Fourth Period
- I LOVE the idea of Edmonton bringing in Mario Ferraro. I said way back in December that he was on Edmonton’s radar. Basically, you need to look at him like an upgrade version of Kris Russel.
- He might be 5’11”, 185lbs, but he plays BIG minutes for the Sharks, he blocks a ton of shots and he moves the puck. He only makes a shade over $3M, too!
- He’s 100% an upgrade over Brett Kulak.
- As for Kunin, he’s very meat and potatoes I find. Not a lot of offense with him though. In the last two seasons combined he’s played 81 games and scored 13 goals. However, he did have a nice year with Minnesota back in 2019/20 where he broke out with 15 goals and 16 assists in 63 games.
- I think he’s a quick player, aggressive, but from an advanced stats perspective, he is a place where scoring goes to die. Sweet Jesus, his relative fancies are FUGLY.
- GF%/60rel: -2.72 (third best of his career!…)
- xGF%/60rel: -5.31 (second best of his career!…)
- SCF%/60rel: -3.17
- HDGF%/60rel: -12.56
- The ‘against’ metrics are even worse… Check them all out here.
- He’s one of San Jose’s preferred penalty killers, FWIW, but that doesn’t really matter to me, he’s someone I’d probably stay away from.
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