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first reaction was that this might be too much, but if they could negotiate an extension for Doughty as part of the deal...
Lets be realistic here, Draisaitl hasn't established himself as a center which would dramatically increase his trade value, and Puljujarvi hasn't established himself in the NHL at all. Doughty solidifies the Oilers back end, and a free agent signing such as Radulov or Oshie replaces any missing production for the next few years, long enough that the Oilers can find a replacement.