That's why I wrote in my post it's not like the Oilers need prospects or pick... Aka Wiercioch as they already have a plethora of prospects. They need established players and not 3rd liners and 3 rd pairing Dmen.. That's why it's not logic ...
the oilers need everything, saying otherwise is just wrong. i mean there is a chance wiercoch can be a top 4 defenceman on the oilers right now(especially since he is a LD) and thats sad, but that is his projection also so it can easily be worth the trade and see if he works out. Honestly what risk is their because at worst he is similar in skill level to aulie (who is in your top 4 right now) but he has a much larger upside
smith is a good pker and is good when he plays C both places where oilers have a need, im not saying he will be a 2C im saying a solid defensive center will definitely help a team that isnt the greatest in terms of penalty killing and last in terms of goals against, saying a good defensive player wont help...im not sure what to say to that
picks and prospects are there to balance value but its not like they are the main pieces in the offer. maybe someone offers a 1 for 1 deal for perron with good value but those trades are rare. if he gets traded it would be in a similar deal to another team (doesnt have to be this offer just saying it will be something similar)