Bringer_Of_Snow
Joined: Apr. 2016
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Value probably isn't far off, but it makes no sense for the Oilers. Trading 3 (Broberg, 2022 1st, Yamamoto) of arguably their top 5 valuable trade chips for rentals who they can't resign. Klingberg requested a trade due to his contract demands not being met. Seeing what others resigned for this offseason (Nurse, Heiskenan, McAvoy, Jones etc.), theres precedent to say he's going to get $8.5M+ minimum. Im not saying hes on their level, but when you are one of the top UFA dmen availible, someones going to give it. Oilers can not afford that. Pavelski would be a great pickup for any team, but theres less than a 0% chance he resigns in Edmonton. Holtby has openly said in the past he does not want to play in Edmonton. Maybe there is a chance, but its not like he is a long term solution.
Before the responses saying "you gotta improve or McDavid will leave" pour in, I would like to make it clear I am on board trading every single pick and prospect (not named Holloway) for help. But we need guys with term. This team as of right now is so far away from being cup contenders. Selling the farm to win a round or two, then be in a worse spot next season with no trade chips or cap space is just reckless. If they make those improvements, then you I'm fine with rentals. And I still think they will get some depth guys on expiring deals. But the bigger trade chips (Broberg, Bourgault, Samorukov, Lavoie, Savoie, 1st and 2nds) need to be put towards guys who are locked in.
Klingberg at his acquisition cost and contract demands is not even a possibility for the Oilers