It's pretty clear to everyone that McDavid just isn't ready to lead the Oilers to a championship. With Miller and Myers, the Oilers finally get two guys who have leadership quality. Myers leads the league in neck-to-body ratio, and Miller leads the league in shouts-at-teammates/60.

Edmonton retains because 2 players > 1 player.

With Makar's concussion history, makes sense for the Avalanche to want to get rid of him as quick as possible. OEL has a few Norris nominations, so he's a good swap for Makar.

Obviously COL retains because the injury risk the Canucks would be taking on.

Canes have to clear roster space and cap space to re-sign Gostisbehere, CAR and VAN are established trade partners. Based off of the Bear trade from earlier this year, Drury is basically Lane Pedersen.

Jackets want to complete the acquiring of Western Canadian wingers, obviously a slight overpayment but its necessary to get their guy.

Obviously the picks are conditional, if Boeser scores at least 10 goals in 2023-24 then the Canucks also get the 2024 1st round pick unprotected.

Calgary realizes that without Gaudreau, Monahan, and Tkachuk they can't win games, they start the rebuild. Jackets' 2nd round pick is essentially a 1st so its a fair trade.

Actually, since they traded the Jackets' 2nd the Canucks need a 2nd in the 2023 draft so they trade up for Calgary's.