Team: 2022-23 Edmonton Oilers

Initial Creation Date: Dec. 29, 2022

Published: Dec. 29, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

- McJesus and Leon are too frustrated with the lack of depth, they get shipped out. As Biz said on Chiclets, McDavid has a house in California and Kings have assets to give. Oilers get a massive haul for the best player in the league, adds center depth where Kopitar can be an elite 1B like Crosby/Malkin. Leon goes to the Devils where he pairs with Hughes and maintains having an elite partner in Hughes for years to come.
- Anaheim trade brings in more size and makes Oilers harder to play against, creating an identity, while shipping out players that are on the way out already. Additional Picks from Anaheim is due to them winning the overall trade in terms of players involved
- Arizona trade is similar to Anaheim in bringing in 2 guys that bring depth, toughness, identity and sending over players that aren't needed with the additions of Clarke, Nemec
- Oilers get potential Starting goalie for streaky prospect in Turcotte and a condt pick. Oilers have plenty of depth down the middle so Turcotte would be in the same log jam he was in at LA

- Oilers establish shutdown forward line with RNH, Hischier, Hyman and have enough young talent up front that can maintain top line minutes and production to complement Two Way players to shut down other teams' top lines. D Core of Nurse, Clarke, Broberg, Nemec will become one of the best Top 4 groups in the league. Addition of Levi adds possible Campbell trade/buyout without having to settle for another out of house, average goalie. Team is overall built for the long hall with a new identity that is a modern blend of skill, size, speed without sacrificing depth and ability. Needed additions going forward through trade, FA, Draft will be finalizing goalie situation and adding depth forward pieces when needed. There's now enough assets in the minors and draft picks to bring in necessary additions when the team is ready to make a run.

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