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I say thing as someone who likes both Carrier and Novak a lot, I don't see what's appealing for the Oilers in this trade. Ceci still has one season left after this one While Carrier is a pending UFA. And since I'd classify both as number 4-5 defensmen, the Oilers wouldn't drastically uprade their team there.

Which then leaves Bourgault, a B prospect, a first and a second for Tomas Novak, who's a good player but who's not awesome and again, he's another pending UFA.

I believe Edmonton is trading too much here

The oilers also gain around 450k in capspace with this move. They could also gain more if carrier is retained more. I think Novak will go for a higher then normal price due to the fact he only makes 800k

I think Novak would probably fall a little below the Dylan Strome extension. Somewhere in the $4-$5 million for 5 years range

Curious in what ways you see Carrier and Ceci as equals.

I'd be more interested in this if Carrier comes extended, he would be a great fit with Nurse.

Sure, Novak is a bargain at that price, but the above, IMO, is a gross overpayment.

I believe Borugault, Ceci and a 2nd for Novak and Carrier would be closer (EDM would likely have to add a third).