Ouch
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Oilers are done dealing. The only way this deal gets done is if they move a right winger with cap(Kassian) and Smith. But they both bring something on and off the ice that would be hard to replace. Kassian can still contribute some offence as well as toughness. Apparently Smith brings toughness and personality to the locker room. He will play less this season regardless. Both had winning records this past season and it looks like it's going to be a shortened season. Oilers tried to bring in goalies but just got outbid everytime. Which I don't mind because I think Markstrom got over paid in terms of contract length on the AVV. They were going to sign griess for 3.5 had the paperwork drawn up and everything but then he got a 3.6 mil offer last minute, this apparently pissed Holland off. This worked for Edmonton because it led to the Barrie signing which IMO is one of the biggest steals of the Offseason so far. Oilers are an improved team overall with the same goaltending, which again, both had a winning record.