Value of: Klefbom

[MichaelJ]

With Nurse on the left side and Jones starting to establish himself, might Klefbom be available for help somewhere else? If so what value would Edmonton be looking for?

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[General Disarray]

Maybe they can get a #1 goalie 1 for 1. Both play the same number of games per season.

 

[belair]

Buzzkill response:

Klefbom is their #1 defenseman and that unit is currently reeling in his absence. Caleb Jones has made strides this year, but he's not ready for any level of responsibility just yet.

There's nothing you could realistically offer that would convince Edmonton to part with Klef.

 

[TFHockey]

Right now the Oilers can't deal Klefbom. His absence from the lineup is conspicuous.

 

[FightingIrish17]

I think Edmonton would move Nurse before Klefbom, given the contracts and the fact Klefbom is better than Nurse.

 

[MichaelJ]

Thank you for the feedback and for a better understanding of Edmonton’s situation.

 

[theslatcher]

Edmonton literally can't win without him in the lineup, trading him away would be the death of that team. So, do it, I say.

 

[5 14 6 1]

There is no chance we move him. Easily one of our most important players.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

Maybe they can get a #1 goalie 1 for 1. Both play the same number of games per season.

Not a chance the guy makes 4.1 million for the next 3 years no goalie is returning that.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

This could be visited in a few years if Broberg pans out.

Edmontons record without Klefbom isn’t very good. He’s our best D. Although a #2 more than a true #1 he’d only be available for an upgrade for a legit #1. Given his cap hit even that is unlikely

 

[McJesusSaves97]

Our D is ass without him...no dice

 

[deeb]

Oiler's aren't trading their best defender signed to a very reasonable contract.

I can see a dman trade in the off season but it's not Klefbom going the other way.

 

[McNuge]

Honestly can't see a realistic offer that could get him out of Edmonton. His value to us is greater than most realize. Signed long term to a great contract. Unless someone is over paying for him he's an Oiler.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Klefbom for Risto and...... Skinner

 

[Sweetpotato]

Too important to the team. Not going anywhere unless Broberg hits his potential.

 

[Patagonia]

EDM might have the best DMen prospects, but they're another 2-3 years away. Klefbom is worth more to the Oilers than a return on the trade market. It took the team years to have decent DMen. Doubt they'll entertain any trade at this time.

 

[justafan22]

Selling high on nurse is a better option

 

[McYoungGuns]

Id move both Nurse and jones before i even think about moving Klef. Nurse has shown over and over he cant fill the mins Klef plays

 

[XXIV97]

I think Nurse is more likely to be traded away.

Klefbom-Bear
Jones-Larsson
X-Bouchard

 

[phlocky]

I know EDM has a few highly thought of dman prospects but isn't defense still one of the weakest aspects of the team? I know they need a better goalie and more depth at forward but I can't see the logic in trading away your best dman when defense is a weak point for the team..

Maybe pay Ottawa a ton of money (their cheap ass owner would probably just at the offer) to get a look at their scouts review of this years draft class. Ottawa has a track record of having one of the best scouting teams and Edmonton has one of the worst.

 

[780il]

I know EDM has a few highly thought of dman prospects but isn't defense still one of the weakest aspects of the team? I know they need a better goalie and more depth at forward but I can't see the logic in trading away your best dman when defense is a weak point for the team..

Maybe pay Ottawa a ton of money (their cheap ass owner would probably just at the offer) to get a look at their scouts review of this years draft class. Ottawa has a track record of having one of the best scouting teams and Edmonton has one of the worst.

When Klefbom is in the defense is low-key good. Ethan Bear has been a revelation this year. And it's only going to get better with Bouchard and others coming up in the future.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Klefbom Larsson
Nurse Bear
Jones Bouchard

If someone wants a depth D like Benning we can move him. A prospect D, maybe Samorukov could be moved for an equal winger prospect. Outside that, likely no one is available until Broberg lands in the NHL.