#LeafsFever
Joined: May 2017
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One of the few bright spots on their back end this past season was Darnell Nurse. I would like to see him develop in Edmonton. To deal him now, when he is still so young and still growing into his big grame, would be such a waste considering how much, ironically, Edmonton need more defence like him. The only way I see him moved is if you can find another young defender in a similar mold. Here is a proposal I thought up that might help both teams.
To Edmonton:
(1) Josh Manson
(2) Ryan Kesler (assuming he can pass a physical)
(3) Jakob Silfverberg
(4) Jacob Larsson
To Anaheim:
(1) Leon Draisaitl
(2) Milan Lucic
(3) Darnell Nurse
(4) Jesse Puljujärvi
I did the math and I believe the numbers work within the cap for both teams moving into next season. The Oilers get rid of the Lucic contract, but risk the loss of Puljujärvi, who needs a fresh start and might turn out to be pretty stellar. Anaheim also gets a center that will eventually replace the aging Getzlaf. For Edmonton, the risk is with Kesler, that he will remain healthy, but he would provide much needed support to their defensive game. Manson is a beast and Larsson is a top defensive prospect that plays a solid 2-way game. Silfverberg is another 2-way player. I have no pony in this race, so to speak, I just like big deals that potentially help out both teams.