I like the Leafs trade but not sure that they would do it. I would rather keep Nurse over Pesce, I think his ceiling is way higher

I agree that I don’t think Larsson and two mid round picks get you Kadri and Brown. Would have to anti up a bit. Also Kadri would have to waive his no trade to come to a struggling Oilers team, which would probably impose a problem.

I would agree, Nurse has the higher ceiling. Problem being if you are going to trade Larsson you need to replace him with a RHD. Pesce is also signed long term to a cap friendly salary. Oilers are also getting an upgrade on Benning with TVR.

You just shuffled stuff around, and earn a draftrpund higher. Bottom 6 is still really bad. I like the Nurse trade. Hate the Benning trade. I think Benning can be a good 2 way defenseman.

If your trading for TVR you need to move out a RHD. Chances of moving Russell without retaining salary would be tough IMO. TVR is a better defender than Benning and the Oilers are terrible in their defensive zone.

As for the bottom six being terrible, you could let Chiasson, Reider and Rattie walk and with that money sign someone like Donskoi, and a cheap vet, shuffle the lines around so you have McDavid, Nuge, and Kadri down the middle. Spread the wealth. Maybe that works.