Quoting: Timmah007
Oilers pass on that jets trade. Larsson is incredibly important for Edmonton also liane would just be causing a massive cap problem in the nearer future without solving anything. Oilers had the top two point leaders last year just added a bunch of quality help in secondary scoring putting the puck in the net is not a problem that needs to be addressed like this.
Interesting perspective. While I agree Larsson is a great PK guy and a better teammate, what he brings can easily be replaced. Look at a player like Hamonic. Good stay at home vet and held out until getitng a late PTO (I know its likely he has a deal agreed upon already). And if anything, Hamonic has a little better puck moving ability. If you have the chance to make this trade, you take it and give Hamonic a guaranteed deal.
I get that the Oilers already have the top 2 point scorers in the league, but Laine is an incredible talent. You could argue that top 6 wingers is where the Oilers have the least depth/adequacy.
So I agree the Oilers have absolutey no reason to pursue a Laine trade, as they have other areas that need an upgrade,
BUT if the proposal above is the case, you take it 100% of the time. The Oilers simply give up no valuable pieces. Theres practically no risk.
Not an important part, but an added bonus is the effect it could have on Puljujarvi.
Nuge-McD-Kass
Kahun-Drai-Yamo
Laine-Turris-JP
Chaisson-Haas-Archibald
Thats a pretty deep top 9. And don't even get me started on the powerplay.
Nuge-McD-Drai
Laine-Barrie
Anything short of 100% success rate would be a shock.