Oilers need a 3C, and Brassard fits the bill.

Boyd comes in as a fireplace for the 4th line. Yes, he has struggled to stick in the NHL, but whenever given the opportunity, the guy produces. Will provide some offensive flair and energy.

I kind of like Marody, but, the Oilers have a number of prospects that project to fill out bottom 6 roles, so I would say he is expendable.

Since it is hard to gauge what Boyd is really worth (I would say a 5th), I think Marody, and where he is in his development, has more value to the Yotes right now.

Word is the Oilers are looking for LD depth, and Kulak, whose game is very economical, fits nicely. Does all the little things right, and capable of logging more that bottom pairing minutes if need be. Extremely underrated.

Just don't feel a need to go big game hunting here, Kulak is more than capable.

Kulak's trade value is a question mark, but I would suggest it to be a 4th rounder. Rather than do that, a pick flip made more sense as not to leave the organization thin at the draft. Even with salary retention, the Habs should accept this, moving up 2 rounds.