Id rather Ritchie

i'd rather have two Ritchies

Richie Rich?

Keith declines

2 Ritchie 2 Ritch

Tf

Clifford isn't a bad contract. He can be sent to the Marlies with no cap implications. Rather have Ritchie at 2.5m rather than Keith at 5.8m. (Keith doesn't waive. anyway) Oh, and Burns doesn't waive for Oilers.
Oilers just might be better riding Koshiken out this year, than take Dreiger for over two years.

As a sharks fan I'm torn, on paper that's actually a good deal for the sharks and the oilers, But Burns is a fan favorite and a poster boy for the sharks. He is still playing at a high level (though not quite the same Elite level he was 2-3 years ago to be honest).
If this were to happen I wouldn't be upset, but I wouldn't love it either because we lose another sharks legend.

Burns might consider waiving to play with that forward group and fight for a cup, but your probably right. I think if we do trade him he will push to be closer to his Texas Ranch.

It's a damn shame we couldn't get Burns a cup in our core's prime, but this would be a win for all parties involved. I'll definitely miss the guy, but this is a trade San Jose will accept especially if they continue to be inconsistent by TDL. The only question is Burns' willingness to waive for Edmonton. Dallas would most certainly be his dream destination at this stage of his career given his wife being from Texas, so the Oliers may not be his number 1 choice if he has to go.

You don’t trade an expiring contract for a longer contract you let it expire.