If the Islanders trade Leddy, another D that meets expansion draft requirements has to come back the other way. Unless they want to leave one of Pulock/Pelech/Mayfield unprotected.

oilers would stick with yamo anyways they need LW not RW

That's a pass from the OIlers. Eberle and Leddy are better than Yam and Russell but not really $6mil in cap hit better even with retaining. I'd consider Leddy for Russell with some picks/retention to even it out if Keith doesn't come to Edmonton but not interested in Yam for Eberle due to age/cost difference. If you want to even out value that pick needs to be removed at the very least.

Fair enough. What about if isles add a 2nd + bellows?

Probably getting close around there. With the lack of interdivisional play this year, I can't say I know too much about Bellows. The Oilers are trying to make a step forward so are more interested in present than future... Bellows has only played 22 NHL games, is he ready to step in for 82 games in a top 9 role?

Bellows is an offense only player. Can put up 20-25 goals with a passing center. Had 3 goals in 2 games with Barzal but after one bad turnover the next game Trotz scratched him lol. He’s definitely an NHLer.