Oilers

"Not overly convinced with this Defence."

《Proceeds to trade away the teams 1RD for nothing》

Broberg is unproven in the top-4, I think trading Ceci now would be premature. This team finally has four legit top-4 defenders, why trade the cheapest one for just a mid-round pick? So you can bring in a 4C? I'd take a top-4 defenseman over a 4C any day.

Can’t see Dowd being moved for a 4th and an AHLer

Obligatory Wild can't afford to take on that much cap.

Agreed.

Broberg is still only 22, and has spent only 2 years I North America. Very premature to be moving a waiver exempt D who still has value.

I think Oilers fans need to pause and think about their expectations of Broberg..... because this post reminds me of what Sens fans thought of Brannstrom a couple years ago. The latter has rounded into a very good player, albeit the offensive upside most thought he had isn't there.

Would I send Broberg to Bakersfield? Yes. Play the snot out of him. But there is a pedigre there that remains untapped.... maybe that won't happen in Edmonton. But if that is the case he is more a centrepiece of a deal than an after thought for a 4th.

Valamaki...... all I will say.

This is one of the main reasons why Broberg needs to be moved. If he cant slot in in the top 4 then he doesn't fit. No way he should be bumping Kulak out of 3LD, and show me the proof that Broberg or Kulak can effectively play RHD. Broberg does not fit into this roster in the "win now" timeline. Ceci is fine, but to say he is a legit top 4 defender, nah, he is 3RD on a defensively good team. He is a cap casualty, would love to keep him for 3RD, but cant do it with the cap.