I think edmonton comes out of this worse off. You can make a list of everything edmonton needs and top 6 center wont be on it so why give up all that to bring in a player at that spot.

bruh Gostisbehere was sent to Arizona WITH a second and we gave up assest for Keith this is ludacris....

The perfect team to achieve the rare 300 GF and 250 GA it'll be like the 80s all over again which sounds super fun but just seems non ideal for them

Gostisbruhere

I agree but this makes oilers cup contenders and they won't have to rely on the bottom six when the top six is stacked and can be moved throughout the lineup. Defense is alright and Gaoltending is the only problem but it isnt worse than koskinnen/smith duo

That eichel trade is God awful

For?

Buffalo

For Edmonton.
Yamamoto, 2017 first round pick, NHL ready he would be the Sabres #1 RW next year (EDM top RW prospect)
Bourgault, 2021 first round pick, RHC,/RW fills a void in the Sabre prospects
Broberg, 2019 first round pick LHD does not fill a need as Buffalo is loaded, (EDM top LHD prospect)
Koskinen, He would be Buffalo's top GK this year, but he is semicap equalizing addition
Klefbom, He would be Buffalo's 2nd pairing LHD, unfortunately he does not fill a need currently as Buffalo has Butcher currently in that spot, I suppose you added him to balance the cap exchange?
2022 1st round pick (EDM) and 2023 1st round pick (EDM) nice to go to the podium extra times on the first day of the draft, even if they are late round picks.
While Klefbom and Broberg do not fill needs, they are assets and I am certain Klefbom would return at least a first.
Buffalo could use Broberg as a sweetener in a trade to fill in other holes in the line up.
If Buffalo had not already traded Ristolainen and Reinhart, Yamamoto, Klefbom, Koskinen alone would make up most of Eichel's departure.
Then add two more firsts, Broberg and Bourgault, it is way too much for Jack Eichel.
I would do back flips if this was the return. Three decent roster players, four recent or future first round picks.
I should explain I understand Koskinen and Klefbom were probably included to balance that cap and Koskinen has litter value due to his cap hit, so they probably cancel each other out.
But IMO the other five pieces are still a lot to give up for Eichel.
Take out Klefbom and I think it is closer to fair.

EDIT: Keith was added to IMPROVE the defense and cut down on the GA.
IMO that is a terrible trade for the Oilers to make.
Philadelphia gave up a second to move Gostisbehere, Edmonton gave up Jones to get Keith.
Keith has value, Gostisbehere had negative value.

I agree with what your saying but Klef might not play again and it is still Jack Eichel we are talking about

nope

Too many Sabre ACGM's shoot for the moon and lose site of what could be and should be.
From what I read, the problem with many of the playoff teams is lack of depth.
This has plagued Buffalo ever since Tim Murray decided to jump rebuild and trade away depth for players other teams did not want.
The Athletic already ranks Buffalo prospects #1, this trade only adds to that evaluation.
Both Bourgault, and Broberg are destined to play in the NHL.
Bourgault led the Cataractes with 20 goals last year, while his 20 goals were far behind the league leaders, they were over aged and not drafted.
Broberg appears to be a solid NHL as he was playing against grown men with Skelleftea.
Yamamoto, IMO will be a solid top 6 RW, which Buffalo needs.
The offer is a little light on top talent, but none the less a good offer.
I would take it and hope we could sign Koskinen or retain on his salary and move at the TDL for additional assets.
I completely forgot about Klefbom's injury. So in a sense he is not part of the trade.