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Possible Canucks trade chips.
Could the Vancouver Canucks try to trade Ryan Miller this summer?
THE PROVINCE: Jason Botchford recently listed Jared McCann, Jannik Hansen and Ryan Miller as players the Vancouver Canucks could be willing to trade. Among the players they’re willing to move, Botchford considers McCann their best trade chip. Hansen is the type of player who could be moved at the trade deadline if he’s not dealt this summer. Noting Miller outperformed Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi this season, Botchford wonders if there’s a fit there if the Canucks pick up part of Miller’s $6-million cap hit for next season. He expects the Canucks will open the season with their tandem of Miller and Jacob Markstrom intact.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: Potential trades by the Canucks could also depend upon their plans for the UFA market. They could attempt to shed a salary to free up cap space for an expensive free agent such as Boston Bruins winger Loui Eriksson, who’s been linked to the Canucks in the rumor mill.
Stars goaltending.
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Mike Heika doesn’t rule out the possibility of Stars goalies Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi returning next season. He notes the buyout cost of both (over $1.8 million annually for Lehtonen, over $1.4 million for Niemi) over the next four years. He doesn’t rule out the Stars bringing back both next season but continuing their search for a netminder, perhaps by the trade deadline. He doubts a rival club would take on the full cap hit of either goalie.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: I doubt the Stars will see any significant improvement between the pipes by bringing back Lehtonen and Niemi. Still, Heika makes good points about the buyout costs and the difficulty of trading one of them. I believe GM Jim Nill will consider all his options during the offseason to potentially improve his goaltending.
Updates on the Oilers and Kings.
EDMONTON JOURNAL: Despite recent speculation suggesting the Oilers first-round pick (fourth overall) is in play, David Staples believes GM Peter Chiarelli could retain the pick and use it to select left wing Matthew Tkachuk.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: Chiarelli could be shopping that pick, but I doubt he’s committed to trading it no matter what. If there isn’t a suitable return to be had for that pick, either singly or packaged with another player, he’ll retain it and select the best player available. Even if that means drafting another forward.
LA KINGS INSIDER: Jon Rosen reports the Kings are in need of replenishing their goaltending pipeline. Pending UFA backup Jhonas Enroth confirmed it’s unlikely he’ll return with the Kings next season, searching for more playing time with another NHL team. Peter Budaj, who’s signed through 2016-17 at a cap hit of only $600K, could be a desirable backup option. Rosen suggests we shouldn’t be surprised “to see the team add pieces either in the draft or through free agency or via development camp and training camp invites…”
Why would Chiarelli use the pick on tkachuk when he has his pick of three very highly touted Dmen? Remember Mactavish and Lowe were fired. There are no longer idiots running the team.
They also have the option to trade down a few spots and still get one of those Dmen. I’m sure Montreal and Phoenix would be more than happy to give up their first, a prospect and a roster player to move up to 4 and select Tkachuk or Dubois.
As a Montreal fan, I’m concerned that Bergevin just may trade up with that particular package to draft Dubois. I would sooner draft 9th and hope that Jost is still available than to give up that package.
I just don’t see the 4th overall pick being as valuable… I think Chiarelli’s plans for the offseason were a bit foiled when the Oilers end the season 2nd to last in the league and then during the draft lottery get bounced back to the 4th spot. That 1st and 2nd overall pick (Matthews and Laine) are the big ones… don’t get me wrong the 4th pick has a lot of value but I doubt Chiarelli is able to hit any type of home runs in a trade with the 4th pick unless he’s packaging another valuable asset. I also don’t see any teams in the top 10 overpaying to move to the 4th… there are great players between 4-10 spots, the best defenseman in this draft will be available to all of the teams picking 7-10… most of those teams have needs on defense as well, just as they do offense. I think for most of those teams staying put at their spot could be just as valuable.
Chad I agree with you – the return will be underwhelming for the #4 pick in this draft. It will not be a late top ten 1st plus a prospect and a player. You only have to look at last year when there was a similar drop off after the first two, certainly after the first three.
Columbus entertained a pitch from the Leafs on moving up from their pick at #8 for the Leafs pick at #4 last year – the Leafs were willing to make that move with Strome off the board at that point. Columbus gambled and ultimately got their boy Werenski at #8.
The return for moving up to #4 from a late top ten slot I would not expect to be more than that 1st plus a 2nd/B prospect.
Dan39,
“The return for moving up to #4 from a late top ten slot I would not expect to be more than that 1st plus a 2nd/B prospect”
Agreed… now if it were the 1st or 2nd overall that would be an entirely different argument, and if the team looking to make the trade to the 4th overall were out of the top 10 to begin with then I’d say the return would look much different… likely in the Oilers favor but if we’re talking about solely dropping back in the draft a couple of spots but still inside the top 10… I wouldn’t expect a big return for the 4th overall. Just my opinion though
Arizona is in a perfect draft spot. Although there need for a Dman isn’t as big as Edmonton’s, no 1’s is, Arizona has no real good young Dman coming that aren’t already playing in the NHL other than possibly Samuelsson. I don’t see them moving their pick but selecting the best Dman available when there on the board.
I think the ideal solution for them would be to get a young Dman that can help them now and into the future rather than to draft one now. I see that team as being more advanced in its rebuild with many of their promising young players already in the NHL or ready for next season.
Striker,
I agree, I feel Arizona is already in a good position to grab the best available defenseman… it fits a need for them. Also, while we’re at it… Buffalo, Montreal, and Colorado all have needs, including boosting their defense. No incentive for Vancouver to move because they’ll have their choice of whatever is left between Tkachuk, Dubois, and Nylander.. same with Calgary. I don’t see a glaring need for the Canucks or the Flames to move to 4th overall. Both organizations could use either a wing or a center, Flames really have a good string of centerman currently anyways… but I think the point is, an argument can be made for each of the teams within the top 10 to stay put and not overpay to move to 4th overall. I just don’t see a glaring need.
Now, that’s not to say a team that’s outside of the top 10 could look to move to 4th overall if it’s really something the organization feels strongly about… just be prepared to pay a hefty price to do so. I was reading an article this morning that quoted Don Sweeney about last years draft, referring to the 3 first round picks he had and he was on record saying that it would’ve taken all 3 of the first round picks to move into the top 10… and the only draft spots he was referring to was the 3 defenseman that were take (5th overall, 7th and 8th).
Those three highly touted Dmen are a few years away from being impact players, that’s why Chiarelli would pick BPA (Tkachuk/Dubois). How quickly did Nurse make an impact after he was picked?
Smarter move for Chiarelli would be to take Tkachuk/Dubois, which fills their 2nd biggest need (top 6 size/grit), and move C (biggest position of strength) to fill immediate need of top 4 dman. RNH for Barrie/Shattenkirk/Brodin etc.
Adam,
I would argue Darnell Nurse still hasn’t made that big of an impact after being picked 7th overall… but you’re right, defenseman do typically take longer to develop just as goaltenders do. I do think though it’s much easier to find a forward who can put up points and posses the right set of skills on the ice to make an impact than it is to find a defenseman who will be apart of the future of the blue line. I think the more defenseman you draft the better… more chances to hit in your favor. Also, young defenseman who actually develop and pan out are worth far more in the trade market than forwards are. Look at how much buzz has been stirred up this year thus far regarding the potential for the big name RFA defenseman… all of which are young and only a couple years removed from being drafted.
I do agree with your point though about drafting one of the forwards in which it allows for the Oilers to move one of the others (centers) on the team fora defenseman.
why would anyone move any one of Barrie Shattenkirk or brodin for RNH? RNH is a very expensive 2C,who has lived off his draft position….
people arent falling for that anymore
Well, it actually is pretty simple to comprehend why Chiarelli would draft another forward despite there need for D. It could allow them to confidently part ways with both RNH and Eberle. They could draft Tkachik, and bring in two defensemen using the above players in seperate trades. Either way they will have to wait for the Defensmen they drafted to develope or the forward.
Jeff, I wanted to put hand clapping emojis here, but too old , don’t know how or if it can be. But well said. clapping, clapping
I agree with Brew. Tkachuk is the best player at that spot, and usually I subscribe to the “take the BPA”, but when a need is glaring, I think it is too hard to, at the very least, consider. I think there are several glaring needs in the top 10. Edmonton, Arizona and Buffalo all need a blueliner, so, barring a trade, I think Juolevi, Chychrun and Sergachev will be dispersed among those three teams. The Canucks are a wild card, though I think they need both forward and defenders, so they can take the BPA, which, assuming the Oilers take a D-man, like they should, Vancouver takes Tkachuk. The Flames need some depth on the wing, especially on the right side, so Dubois or Nylander are both fits, more likely Dubois. BUF and ARZ then take defenders, leaving the Habs to take Nylander at #9. The Avalanche take Jake Bean as they also desperately need defense.
Spencer, good post, but I don’t expect Sergachev to go that high and the teams you cite really need defensive-oriented Dman of which he is not one – unless I’m missing something?
Off the top of my head I’m drawing a blank. Who was the last purely defensive defenseman to be drafted? It seems like that breed of pure shut down d-man has kind of been weeded out of the new guys entering the NHL as they are more expected to excel at both ends of the rink
Shawn, Cody Ceci for example was considered a defensive Dman. I agree with you, though, the position has changed to become more important to NHL offenses.
spencer dubois is the best player at the 4th spot all around play he is far better than tkachuk! dan I think you have ceci mixed up with another dman he was never touted as a shut down dman?
I see Arizona picking the best available defenceman at 7, but I kinda like the idea of Montreal trading up to grab Dubois, it’s a good fit for them. I just don’t see the Habs having anything the Oilers want. They have two 2nd rounders but I don’t see Edmonton having much interest in more picks.
Fucale, 9th and 39th for the 4th? Idk that seems kinda weak but I can’t think of a better package.
Sabres would like to get Tkachuk as well. Murray will want to make a splash with the draft in his home rink.
Overpay to make a splash though? I feel Buffalo would profit more from taking a defenseman even if it means the player isn’t ready for 2 or 3 more seasons. I don’t see Buffalo drafting a player that immediately makes them a playoff contender anyways. I feel they’re better off continuing the methodical rebuild but who knows I’m not a GM lol
Remember the Splash Car made. 8th overall and dumolin and sutter for J. Staal. Sometimes GM’s just wanta do a can opener.
Chad – depends on what they think they can get in free agency and whether they think a player is ready to make the jump.
BUF needs a left-handed defenseman and a left winger. Both are available in the draft at 8 – “overpay” is Murray’s way.
And yes, I believe they will try and made a move at the draft to stoke the fans.
True that Brew. If they can’t get what they want trading down take the D you like best.
D men almost always go later in the draft because they take longer to develop and are harder to project. I get that, but look around the NHL and how many teams need good D. they are worth the risk.
The “best player available” tag are on wingers on most draft rankings at #4, but so what. Take the D, then take another one in the next round.They have plenty of skill up front already and it is way easier to pick up a good UFA winger or to trade for one.
I just don’t get why more GM’s don’t spend more early picks on D.
Ray Bark,
Good points Ray… I’ve never been a big supporter of taking the “best available” player at your drafting position mainly because of development. You draft a player who’s the best available but he’s blocked by many others in the organization, although it can be considered a trade chip, I think ultimately it hinders development. Drafting to me is taking the best available player that fits in your plans, current and future, positionally, and I’m never opposed to making a reach on players if the team feels the need to do so. Example: Don Sweeney takes Jakub Zboril, Jake DeBrusk, and Zachary Senyshyn. People have been hammering that draft because Sweeney passed on Kyle Connor and Mathew Barzal… two centerman, the Bruins are already deep at center. I know I’m in the minority but quite frankly I’m not upset that the Bruins skipped over those two players. Zboril could very well be the Hamilton replacement, DeBrusk has unbelievable hands and skill set, and Senyshyn is flourishing every second… he put up more goals than Connor or Barzal did last season and it wasn’t close.
All 3 of those Dmen are LD. Your talking about power forward LW being blocked. Tkachuk/Dubois need to push past Pouliot, Maroon, Korpikoski (any of which can be flipped to RW).
Your D prospects are coming up behind long term pieces such as Klefbom, Sekera, and Nurse. We all know the trends of playing Dmen on their off-side is shrinking.
So who’s path is more likely to be blocked.
Not too mention, its not like EDM is full of Tkachuk/Dubois types upfront, in fact they are exactly the type of forwards EDM needs to add to their current core.
My opinion is that it’s because if you’re picking top 5, you’re expecting to draft a player that is going to help you win now and in most drafts there aren’t defensemen that could do such. Remember how young these kids are when they get drafted. It’s almost physically impossible for most of them to perform the way an NHL defensemen would need to perform to jump right to the NHL and make an impact. Yes, we’ve seen it in the past as recently as Noah Hanifin among some others, but it seems a lot easier for a forward to make that jump due to the different attributes needed at each position
I’m in complete agreement with you however that if you can’t make a deal that makes your team better to move that 4 spot and trade back, you still take the player that is going to make your team better and fill the hole that you have. In EDM’s case, a defenseman. To just load up on another forward makes little sense. Every team in the NHL knows you have a surplus and knows where your needs are. You completely take away any bargaining power you have when trying to trade out those forwards that you essentially have no use for
“I’m in complete agreement with you however that if you can’t make a deal that makes your team better to move that 4 spot and trade back, you still take the player that is going to make your team better and fill the hole that you have.”
The hole you have today can be completely different then the hole you have 3 or 4 years from now, when those Dmen you are talking about are ready to make an impact on your team. That’s why you take BPA.
If the Oil do draft in the 4 spot, I have no doubt that they end up drafting Tkachuk. Chiarelli is in a tough position because I feel like he needs to win now or he’ll just be the next one out the door. If they draft Tkachuk, I think the move here would be to trade Taylor Hall. He is the forward that will net you the biggest return, a top pairing defenseman
Chiarelli has stated that the two most critical items that he wants to address are getting a top pairing Dman and more size up front. Nobody in the draft is going to step in and play top pairing D for at least a couple of years. Outside of the NHL roster, the Oilers prospects are primarily Dmen. To get the Dman that he wants he would have to trade one of his young forwards and possibly the pick. Based on all these factors, I could definitely see the Oilers taking a power forward with the #4 pick.
What Chiarelli should be doing is contacting his counterpart in Philadelphia to exchange picks by offering Nugent-Hopkins along with Yakupov for Provorov and Streit. The Flyers could then add Tkachuk to their own impressive collection of forwards while the Oilers would still have a decent D available in Philly’s spot.
I cant see provorov moving-maybe Sanheim.
Not for that package! A 17th pick for two # 1s and a 4th this year (and a dandy at that)? That goes into the “where deals die” folder.
scott,
Ivan Provorov is still very much a raw talent and unknown NHL defenseman who has yet to play a game. As a matter of face I actually disagree with George O. on this one because I think the package the Oilers are sending is quite an overpayment.
*** = George O. just correcting the draft order, you mentioned 17th in your 2nd post, it’s 18th overall.
Oilers swap 1st round picks with Flyers = 4th overall for 18th*** overall
Oilers send Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov
Flyers send Ivan Provorov and Mark Streit
An RNH for Ivan Provorov just one-for-one maybe an overpayment IMO… although I don’t think RNH would bring the Oilers back a top 2 defenseman (age: mid 20s)… I certainly think he brings you back more value than a prior 7th overall who has yet to play a single game in the NHL. Let alone… Mark Streit is nothing but a kicker complimentary pick in any deal… he’s 38!!! LOL
Chad, when I say “17th” I’m referring to the guy mentioned by scott – i.e., Sanheim
As for Streit, yes he’s 38 and not much time left – but he’s the kind of veteran that could QB their pp for at least 1 maybe two seasons while Nurse continues to develop. No matter how you slice it, the Oilers need a whole new cast of blueliners if they hope to make ANY appreciable gains in the west.
George O.
Okay understood… I thought when you referred to above a swap of picks you meant 4th for 18th, but you’re referring to the counter offer of Sanheim. Even more so a bad package exchange then. I wouldn’t trade for Streit just as much as I wouldn’t give up much for Yakupov. A 2nd round pick is as much as I’d give up for Yakupov… Streit would be a 3rd IMO… no more than that
why would hextal do that he’s got a defensive group thats primed to contribute, how does a small weak 2C help him
I wish Chiarelli could swing that deal but Philly won’t be trading Provorov. He’s better than any D-men in this years draft 7 anything they have in the system.
Tyson Barrie for the 4th and Yakupov might be more probable.
Barrie wont really help Oilers need defenders who can play defense and log the tough minutes, You really needed Hamonic or a hedman or a Hjalmarsson. you dont need a star but you need a rock solid defender
Still wondering if the Kings can resign Lucic. “Luch” works for the Kings, but they also need to improve their foot speed on their forward lines.
Yeah not much chatter about Lucic lately.
Don’t think LA can afford him unless he takes a discount but this is the time for him to get a big payday.
I still think Vancouver. Just because it’s home.
Dave,
I still think there’s a slight chance he returns to LA but then again how does their 1st round exit affect his decision to return? Especially after many people felt SJS wasn’t going to go far this season… A lot of people were speculating prior to the seasons start that SJS might not even make the playoffs. Hence the reason the Bruins were content grabbing that 1st round pick for M. Jones… I see Lucif taking slight discount to stay in LA, but honestly he’s not mortgaging his future for the Kings. If they struggle to make it work he’ll hit FA and get paid what he’s worth.
Chad, there first round exit doesn’t affect his decision at all, after the Kings were eliminated Lucic made it very clear he wants to sign in LA, in fact he was quoted as saying:
“The sooner the better. To be honest, I really don’t have much interest into hitting the open market or even hearing what’s out there, because in my mind this is where I want to be. Why flirt with something when you know what you want? That’s the case for me moving forward.”
Not only will Lucic sign with LA, he will take a bit of a haircut from his $6 mil per he was getting on his last contract to do so, my guess is $5.5 mill per.
Canadian King,
Ever heard of professional players who are about to hit free agency saying the right things… Players say these things all the time, one minute they’re revering the organizing they’re in next they’re supporting their decision to leave for more money because “things just didn’t work” or whatever excuse you want to cite. He’s saying the right things, just like he should but until he’s inked to a contract I wouldn’t expect him to sign for less than what his current contract was per year
Again, don’t discount the Sabres for Lucic – I think it’s a longshot, but not out of the question.
Miller has a NTC and has stated he wants to remain on the west coast to be closer to his wife. He’s not going to a California club and the Golden Seals vanished a long time ago, so I think he stays in Vancouver.
Doesn’t he only have 1 season left on this deal anyways? He was signed to a 3 year deal… Chances are he’s leaving the Canucks eventually… Whether he opts to stay this season or resigns elsewhere next season. I believe it was a 3 year around $6 mil per
I believe so. I dont know what he is going to do as he still has a few years left in him. Guess he’ll have to talk to the wife at some point.
I could see him signing with another team next season… I really don’t know how this expansion is going to affect the NHL. Should be interesting to see how things play out, even if he opts not to waive his NTC in the offseason I could see him leaving next year. The Canucks should be looking to plan for the future in goaltending rather than keeping around a 35 year old
Edmonton could go after Justin Faulk if he is really available . Draisaitl and the 4th for Faulk and picks 13 and 21. I don’t think you can get a top pairing dman with the Nuge and Yak .
Oilers could then pick Logan Brown at 13 and move the Nuge in a year or two .
Last year I wanted Boston to offer ALL their draft picks (3 1st, 3 2nd) to Edmonton for the first overall. It be bold, don’t know if Edmonton would take it; and would’ve been a risk for Boston but, how often does a player like McDavid come around. I don’t have Matthews in the same category but the bruins have less picks, so it might be worth it again.
Caper,
Sweeney just came out recently (within days) on record in an article that he firmly stated he offered all 3 first round picks in 2015 to move up to have an opportunity to take one of the 3 top defenseman (Hanifin – 5th, Provorov – 7th, Werenski – 8th) and was denied by those teams in the top 10.
So to piggyback on your comment… I’d assume with confidence that Edmonton would not have traded the 1st overall for 3 firsts and 3 second round picks.
Chad, in the article he said he would’ve had to give all 3 1st rnd picks to move up and he wasn’t willing to do that. But your point is still valid no guarantee that EDM would’ve taken all those picks for McDavid.
Caper,
Right… I’m not even sure how I’d feel today if the Bruins did give up those 3 firsts and say they only got Provorov or Werenski… Now Hanifin, okay I guess that’s a different argument but 3 firsts to move up to 7 or 8 from 13… Yikes, that’s a lot IMO
There is no way Edmonton would trade a generational player for 3 mid 1st round pick (Where there was no Elite Talent available) and 3 second round picks. Just flat out no wouldn’t ever happen,
I do agree, I think Mcdavid is worth more than that. Chiarelli would’ve wanted some combo of those firsts, Rask and one of the Bruins top 6 players (forwards)
Last year I was very interested n what the Oilers were going to do and they did nothing. I don’t think PC can afford to do nothing this year, so should be interesting to watch.
Caper,
I think the pressure is on Chiarelli as well to do something, via trade in off season or at the draft. I still think that they’re in a tougher position now that they own the 4th overall whereas if they owned the 1st or 2nd overall. Those 2 players (Matthews and Laine) are much more talented than the rest of the top 8 projected to go IMO
Please do not repost and give cred to anything written by Jason Botchford. He has no sources and simply makes things up. Trading McCann is one of the last things the Canucks would consider, unless someone massively overpaid for him.
Simply put, teams do not trade their prime prospects when they are in the midst of rebuilding.
RealitySlap,
Good point… but then again how far along are the Canucks in their rebuild? They’re ranked middle of the pack in the NHL in terms of prospect, and that’s generous IMO. Their current roster of players consists of a lot of bad contracts and players that many teams will not trade for or give up assets for. I agree though that trading McCann may not be the best option but then again there are no real GOOD options for the Canucks. I feel they’re in one of the worse positions currently in the NHL in terms of rebuild/roster/assets ect… I put the Jets, Coyotes, Flames, arguably the Maple Leafs and Sabres ahead of the Canucks right now.
The Leafs, Coyores, Flames and Sabres should be ahead of the Canucks … they’ve all been at it for years and the Canucks are just getting started. Miller will stay with the Canucks this year and tandem with Markstrom with Markstrom getting the lion’s share of games. After this year his contract will have expired and hopefully Thatcher Demko will be ready. McCaan had 9 goals in 61 games as a 19 year old playing primarily in the 4th line. He is fast, has a high hockey IQ, a deadly shot and he plays with a bit of an edge. He’s a keeper!
Gored1970,
What I’m eluding to is that the Canucks should not be opposed to anything at this point… they’re far behind in the rebuild IMO, when compared to many other teams in the NHL. McCann is one of their best prospects but that doesn’t mean he should be off the table just because… if they can swing a deal to help move along the rebuild and it includes McCann they should absolutely listen. I love almost all of the Bruins draft picks in the last 2 years, up and down the draft they’ve likely hit on quite a few, and many have amazing skills and shots but I don’t hold back moving one just because I think he’s the best prospect they have. The Canucks have a LONG way to go IMO, you do whats best for the organization and rebuild, if that includes McCann staying or moving then so be it. He’s not a generational talent or the type of franchise cornerstone that McDavid is… Canucks fans should not overplay what they have.
Just out of curiosity, what links do you have with the Canucks that Botchford doesn’t? Looking at their roster, and what they’re paying in cap hits for some of those guys, not to mentioned their ages, many are simply untradeable and in that I include the Sedins who, of course, won’t go anywhere unless they go together. When he says McCann is their “best trade chip” he’s exactly right IF they expect to get anything useful back.
George O.
I’m not too high on the Vancouver Canucks either… their prospect pool isn’t highly ranked either, minimal high end talent IMO and according to others as well whose jobs are to evaluate NHL teams and their prospects (talent). Looking at their current roster I don’t see many trade chips or contracts that other teams find attractive, I agree with you there. It’s going to take multiple seasons for that team to get back on track.
I am curious of Van’s Alex Edler is worth a top 5 draft pick with nothing else attached. Anyone can help?
Edler? No way… maybe 3 years ago but not now. He’s still very much a solid defenseman but nowhere near a 5th overall straight up or to piggyback on your below comment… worth Edler and Hansen for the 4th overall. Hansen has never even broken 40 points in the NHL… he’s a 30 year old 3rd line winger. You can find many of those in the NHL or even outside of the NHL for that matter. Don’t get me wrong I’m not downplaying Edler’s ability… Just I don’t feel he’s the top 4 defenseman that he was a few seasons ago. The 4th of 5th overall pick should be used in a package type deal to bring in a top 3-4 spot defenseman who is in his prime (24-28) years old…
If Edler is would they trade Elder and Jannik Hansen to Edm for the 4th overall?
I’d do that deal in a heartbeat if I’m the canucks, but no way the oilers have the cap space
To Edmonton;
M Ellis,L Eller,9th pick+ Max a 4th rd pick
To Mtl:
N Yakupov and 4th pick