Mentioned in another thread, why does Chicago value anything from Edmonton that isn't Holloway, Bourgault, Broberg? Edmonton picks won't have a ton of value, Puljujarvi can walk to UFA in 2024 and Chicago is left holding nothing of value while their rebuild is trying to get off the ground. Chicago has to be looking for long term control of prospects that can grow with the core to 4 - 5 years.

Where are these rumors?

While I think Chicago might get a better offer elsewhere, I also think you are either not familiar with Samorukov and Lavoie, or you seriously underestimate the potential they represent. That package provides a future two-way 2nd pairing LD and a very solid middle six RW capable of providing depth scoring. It should also be mentioned that while both have developed a bit slower than the three Oiler prospects you've identified, they are on track to blossom within the next 1-2 seasons.

bob Stauffer keeps mentioning it in his talk show, Gene Principe also mentioned it on Bob's talk show that Kane is plan one for Edmonton, Gene doesn't usually speak on things like this either

They were speculating and suggesting the Oilers should go after him, none of it is based on validated rumors.

Speculating yes, but its just out of the ordinary for them to talk about this. They've also brought it up a few weeks ago aswell.

If it wasn't true bob wouldn't bring it up as he's very close with the Oilers

Probably because the Oilers have inquired about Kane, but when I say validated rumors, there is nothing coming out of Kane's camp or Chicago

Its pretty obvious Kane isn't gonna be a hawk all year, or even gets dealt before training camp.

It's obvious he's likely gone before the TDL, however, Kane has only spoken about it once and said he's not waiving until into the season. This means, he likely wants to see who is competitive and determine if any of those teams he would waive for.

Mid season rankings last year Lavoie snuck into the top 80 while having a really bad first half of the year, I don't know if Chicago would necessarily be looking for less than half a point per game AHL guys in return for a face of the franchise player, Samorukov not on the list. Recently Samorukov made the top 10 Oilers prospect list but Lavoie was bumped off it.. not really trending in the right direction. Edmonton's prospect pool is probably in the bottom third of the league? Along with a lot of the competitive teams and these guys are well down the list in the Oilers depth charts. Along with 50% retained and Foegle that's clearing cap for the Oilers this package is woefully insufficient.

2024-25 season the Blackhawks are holding a prospect picked between 25 - 32, whatever they could get out of Puljujarvi if they flip him, or nothing because he takes his ball and goes somewhere else like he did when he wasn't happy in Edmonton, maybe a middle 6 winger and a left shot D man which could be the most over saturated position in hockey right now. Not a great way to rebuild is it? Especially after watching what Kent Hughes got in a tear down, tons of picks and really young really controllable assets that grow with the organization.

You've confirmed my suspicion.

Excellent!

And I guess you've confirmed everyone else's

https://twitter.com/JFreshHockey/status/1543954795488284673?s=20&t=M0r7MNxbQneGuQrMUCkzpQ

Sure.