Jack Campbell: An AHL/Backup goaltender. Unfortunately, I don't think he's gonna find his game, but the Hawks might as well toss him in a game and see what happens. EDM must dump this contract if they plan on getting McDavid and Draisaitl's help.
Raphael Lavoie: Former 2nd round pick is now 23 years old and needs to break into the NHL. He won't if he stays in EDM. He's a big forward that could be big on the 3rd line. Imagine him and Colton Dach on a line in the future.
Mcleod: Big speedy forward that could use more minutes on the PP and top 6 minutes. Could break out in Chicago, but I don't think he is going to in EDM. Just needs a change of scenery.
4th rounder: tossed in
2024 1st round pick (top 10 protected): Part of the Campbell dump is going to go in this trade whether they like it or not. I still think EDM will make the playoffs so it will be a later pick.
2026 1st Round Pick (Top 10 Protected, Transfers to 2027 if Top 10): This pick is also part of Campbell but the Hawks are betting on EDM not making the playoffs and not being able to keep their depth. Aging Nuge, Evander Kane, etc. Plus Drai extension.
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Jason Dickinson: Dickinson is having a career year and would be a great addition to the Oiler's middle 6. At half-retained, they're also getting a penalty killer and veteran leader. Great leader and I like him.
Petr Mrazek: Mrazek has been inconsistent, but he is finally fully healthy for the first time in years. I do believe he is better than Campbell 100% and could play better than Skinner. For sure a goalie that would be worth the acquisition at the deadline.
Boris Katchouk: Depth player and could play 4th line at penalty kill
Campbell is being dumped with 2 first rounders top 10 protected
Lavoie = Mrazek 50% retained + 6th rounder
Ryan Mcleod + 4th Rounder = Boris Katchouk + Jason Dickinson 50% retained
EDM
Blackhawks win this deal but that's because no matter what Edm is going to lose a Jack Campbell trade. A terrible trade and they're going to pay the price to dump him
Its as obvious as day that those players aren't gonna be established players in EDM. I don't need to be a scout to know that. How many prospects have the Oilers actually drafted and developed since McDavid??? Just Bouchard and that's it and that guy is a massive liability on defense.
Well if you just make things up then sure you have an argument
Would you trade a magic bean for a player that will be your 3C for the next 8 years plus that is in the rise? Keep in mind you got to view this from a contenders point of view, not a rebuild.
Would you trade a magic bean for a player that will be your 3C for the next 8 years plus that is in the rise? Keep in mind you got to view this from a contenders point of view, not a rebuild.
but you aren't willing to get rid of 2 magic beans to dump 5 million dollars of campbells salary?