Oilers decline, why spend assets when they can get him in FA if he goes to FA

Hartman signed a three year extension back at the beginning of the season. He won't be a FA until Summer 2027.

That Calgary trade seems pretty bad for Minnesota.

How do you figure?

I get that Minnesota can maybe sign those guys but there's no guarantee, they're both rentals, doesn't seem like a good use of their 1st and 2nd round picks imo.

I would trade for him if he would waive.

Agreed. The trade just recreates the problem they have now where in the next couple years, players like Ohgren and Yurov are going to need roster spots and they're loaded with veterans occupying those spots. Giving up a 1st round pick for a rental is dumb if you're not a legit Cup contender and extending them would be short sighted IMO.

The problem with the Foligno deal is we would be trading him in division. THe only spot in division we should send him is CHI so he can play with his brother before they both retire. Love the guy, ut sometimes he can be a pain to deal with because of the penalites he takes. But imagine Bedard with the C and his two enforcers in the Folignos as his A's. Beautiful...

Calgary doesn't want to move Sharangovich but this is a good offer they might consider it.

So you’re saying Guerin will most likely do this…

Considering he's yet to give up a 1st, no. You can just sign some aging veteran UFAs if you're wanting to box out your youth and save yourself the draft captial.