I won't whine. I won't even complain. If our scouts tell us that Benning can do the job as a #2 or #3 RhD, then I would agree to this deal. Despite the fact that both of my local teams are in Edmonton's division, I don't know enough about him to advance an intelligent, informed opinion on his playability.

I believe you are paying to much for the Nashville trade. I would take Bear out of the Equation and put a third or second in his place. Toronto trade is not bad for the Oilers. I don't think Toronto would do it though. Also, Marody shouldn't be up in the league yet or you will rush him as we did to Puljujärvi. I do agree with how you were targeting teams with Cap space issues next year. Teams with cap will take advantage of that. But the Oilers will have to get rid of those contracts before we do trading.

Connor Brown alone isn't worth a 2nd rounder in my opinion. Think about Tyler Benson or Ryan McLeod. Would you trade either for Connor Brown?

Benning for Brown 1 for 1 is the deal that was going around and EDM didn't even take it. I think this is because they value 6D better than a 9F.

The only fair deal for Brown is for a 3rd rounder imo because we could easily find his type in FA without having to spend any assets.

very valid points, I definitely could replace marody with a vet on a 1 year contract of similar cap hit, I think toronto might give this a decent look maybe even with lowering the pick to a 3rd, cause they need every penny they can to try and resign marner, kapanen and johnsson. and they can replace brown with an elc. i think the oilers like the deal for the simple reason I think Connor would like to have an old buddy on the team, and if connor thinks it will produce than its worth looking into. since the oilers are at a surplus of right handed 6Ds (persson, bear, bouchard, and kinda jones since he plays both sides)

interesting point cause i probably wouldn't trade benson or mcleod for brown but I think that is largely to do with they were fringe first rounders, as well as the possibility of them being top 6 players, but i get what your saying cause that future 2nd rounder could be another benson. it seems though in todays market teams hold onto there prospects more than picks.