Confirmed Trade: [EDM/CHI] Duncan Keith and Tim Soderlund for Caleb Jones and Conditional 2nd/3rd round pick

[PensandCaps]

If no retention this is terrible. 5.5 million for a sub NHL level Dman. insane.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I think one of Neal, Kassian or Koskinen goes back the other way.

Can't imagine Chicago taking Koskinen back when they have three goalies under contract for next season already between Lankinen, Subban, and Delia unless they're okay with buying him out immediately.

 

[LokiDog]

So Chicago is probably discussing contract terms with Seth Jones’ camp. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a follow on move for Seth shortly.

Keith is a great fit for an Edmonton team that could use a guy like him. For the bottom four, lockerroom, leadership, etc. but it looks a lot better for Edmonton if they get some retention or manage to ship some kind of cap out along with Jones.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Nobody did the Joker "here we go" meme. My faith in the world has been restored just a little bit.

 

[Gurglesons]

Man, Edmonton just gets dumber and dumber, eh?

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

I thought Keith played pretty well against my team this season. He sort of overcompensated for a decline in skills by being over-the-top aggressive and dirty, but that's not a terrible thing by itself. I thought he was still overall a decent #4-ish guy.

I don't really know the Edmonton situation, but I'm pretty sure that's not a player I would commit $5.5M to for the next 2 seasons. He's still an effective NHL player. Just not on those terms.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

It'll be interesting to see the retention numbers. One benefit is that Keith only has two years left, so it's not exactly the most onerous contract on Planet Earth, especially since he's still a reasonably serviceable player if used properly (Chicago did not have the defensive depth to "use him properly").

 

[Nico Hughes]

Oilers fans will be mad no wonder what the return is.

As they should be. Keith isnt what helps them move on to being a contender

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

If no retention this is terrible. 5.5 million for a sub NHL level Dman. insane.

he's not sub NHL level

 

[Mickey Marner]

Have to see if there's retention before passing judgement. Keith should at least bring some form of legitimacy to that team though.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Ken Holland sure loves collecting relics from the past.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

If there is no retention this is a fair trade.

 

[Glorydays22]

Nice deal for Chicago....

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

BAH GOD THAT'S PETER CHIARELLI'S MUSIC

 

[hamzarocks]

5.5M is a lot for Keith but he should be a good puck mover and help transition the puck up the ice for the Oilers well

As long as Nurse stays a 1D and they can find a 2D player they should be set for next two years as I think Keith can be a solid 3/4 still

 

[Static]

Giving away Keith for free would have been a win for Chicago, but they actually got stuff back. Holland needs to retire.

 

[Cor]

LMAO

 

[YP44]

I maybe alone on an Island but $5.5M for a top 4 D with two years terms seems not so bad. Than you factor in team need for successful vets and D and this makes complete sense to me.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I'm going to vomit.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

There HAS to be significant retention in this deal.. there is NO WAY Edmonton just agreed to taking on Keith's cap hit fully

I will be absolutely shocked if they just took it all on while giving up Jones AND a mid round pick

 

[Ossific]

If there is no retention involved and Edmonton is sending a pick with Jones... then I don't know about this one.

 

[ChiHawk21]

people severely underrating Ducan Keith is crazy to see.

 

[Satan]

Thank God for the Oilers

 

[Karsa Orlong]

Don’t know if the oilers win or lose once the final details are out but I’m happy to have Keith. We need some vets who have won before but are not fourth line players like chaisson or Ference before that. I know he is old but hopefully can contribute to a better winning culture.

Even with no retention, I think most guys we could have gotten instead will want more term anyways. I’ll be optimistic for now.

 

[CorgisPer60]

Who knew that the general manager whose path to success was bringing in as many grizzled vets as possible to win a Stanley Cup was going to do the same thing here.