This would be terrible for the oilers and something they would not consider

How? You get a legit top 6 right wing. Sturm is grittier and more of a center than McLeod is. Only 28. Get Blackwood while getting out of Campbell deal without having a buyout on the books for 6 years.

The oilers are arguably giving up the 2 best players in the trade and paying 2 1sts they aren’t gonna make trades that make the team overall worse

I’ve gotta disagree. All three players coming back are better. Sturm is better for the right now than McLeod is. McLeod will likely be better down the road but for the now it’s Sturm in my opinion. Barabonov is a true top 6 winger. We’re not trading away one of those. And obviously Blackwood is an upgrade on Campbell.

I'm not sure how you can argue that. I'll happily stick with those Sharks players

Ha 2 best players. Not Campbell who cant even stop pucks in the AHL, Broberg a top 10 bust, Mcleod a 4th liner and Foegele a UFA to be.