Smith isn't getting bought out weeks after taking the Oilers to the Conference Finals for the first time in 16 years. That's really dumb.

And the Kraken trade is a loss for Edmonton, they aren't doing that. Keith has more value than Soucy and Barrie has more than Driedger, so Edmonton isn't adding a 1st.

I disagree . The first overall might be a bit of an overpayment (depending on how a team values Barrie) but Smith is not a starting goalie because he can't stay healthy long enough. Driedger is a goalie who could have a bounce back and I'd feel better with Driedger/Skinner over Smith/Skinner. Plus if you think of this trade as a way to keep Kane, Poolparty and Yammo then it makes a ton of sense.

My only gripe with this Armchair GM is I'd like to see Kassian traded as a cap dump, not bought out but I don't know the market for him right now.

Overall though I really like this from an Oiler perspective