Whether OEL is traded to Van/Bos or not, this has been entertaining.
I'm on board with adding him to Van. After 30+ years of watching countless NHL "prospects" fall by the wayside, I'm not as certain as others that any prospect is a sure thing. Same goes for draft picks. No way to really know how kids will grow.
I for one, love the idea of locking down 45 mins a night with either Hughes or OEL on the ice. With our forwards, the puck possession numbers could be remarkable. Gotta fill the right side, of course.
If Van lands him, Arizona fans will be mad. I get that. Won't rub it in. But any team taking this contract on is taking a big risk.
However, I believe that the greatest rewards come from the greatest risks. /shrug.
It could blow up worse than anything we already have to deal with . heh.