Quoting: smokewiseganja
I'm not saying he's worth that. I'm saying, you'd be stupid to give up on someone and trade them for nothing after just 2 1/2 years. He'll be amazing in 2-3 years, just needs to get solid time in the top 6, or to spend an entire year on the condors top line. He shows nearly every game flashes of 'elite-ness'.
What he needs is development, and the Oilers have a history of not developing prospects. He is dangerously close to being a bust and is playing like 8 mins a night last I checked.
If he were to be traded now, the best you might get is a Connor brown or maybe a 2nd or something around there.
I agree that trading him now would be stupid, except this is the Oilers. This is what they do, and they are in a catch 22 with their history of development (or lack thereof).
You have the option of ruining this kids career, or trading him for a pathetic return considering his pick. Your faith in his development has no basis in reality man. Look at your team. He needs minutes, and he is not getting it. Yammer is up too right? They are going to do the same with him. Honestly I feel bad for you. I'm a leafs fan, I know suffering, but this is just beyond absurd levels...