Quoting: MisstheWhalers
Not sure if Henrique is the right guy but the Oilers are deep enough at D and D prospects that they should absolutely be moving a Samorukov or Jones++ for a top 6 winger if possible.
I think we'll see something along those lines, but probably not one of the younger prospects (Broberg, Bouchard, Samorukov). Here's why: next year, Bear, Jones, Lagesson and Persson all become waiver eligible for sending to the minors and the Oilers don't have enough room for them all on the roster. Here are the Oilers defensemen who will require waivers to be demoted:
Left
Klefbom
Nurse
Russell
Jones
Lagesson
Right
Bear
Larsson
Benning
Persson
Including Bouchard, who will likely make the team out of camp, there will be 10 players vying for 7 roster spots. Something has to give and trading a prospect like Samorukov won't help. Even if they didn't bother qualifying Persson they still face losing 2 players on waivers next October.
I foresee some D trades next summer, but from the list above, not from the prospect pool. I think Klefbom, Nurse, Bear and probably Larsson will remain (unless someone wants to overpay for one of them) but the others are all vulnerable to trade.
My take, FWIW.