Also, caps aren’t trading Oshie or anyone who just signed a long-term deal.
If you’re an organization and sign someone to 8 years that’s a commitment level on both ends. Trading Oshie makes long-term deals risky in future because agents or players won’t trust the organization.
5+ year contracts says “let’s have a long-term relationship” by both parties. You don’t trade or request trades early in the contract when that happens. It’s really bad for future business. Plus, last thing Caps need is every long term deal agents demanding “no trade” clauses in every deal... which would probably happen if Oshie is traded.
Caps committed to Oshie... he’s here for awhile