J4M13M
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Another aspect of my logic in choosing Klefbom:
He has more value to the Oilers than he probably has around the league. A potential top-3 defenceman is a gamble. Most teams have 2-3 of those guys at some point in their development system, so adding another one is a luxury, not a need. For that reason, his value suffers.
Nurse and Draisaitl are probably properly valued around the leaugue. That is, high-end "can't miss" top-flight prospects. Therefore, the return might be worth as much to the Oilers as their prospect value. They should not be moved for anything short of overpayment, but I wouldn't automatically hang up on teams inquiring.
Yakupov would almost certainly be selling low at this point, so the safe bet is to hold onto him and hope he shows a season or two at the level he's played after Christmas.
Schultz is the opposite of Klefbom, IMO. He's probably worth more around the league than he is to the Oilers. The prospect shine hasn't worn off, and the offensive numbers can't be denied. He's probably the most tradeable asset on this list in my mind, because the return might be worth more than his spot in the lineup (assuming a replacement RHD/Puck-mover can be found in trade or free agency.
Eberle is my favourite current Oiler (I can probably only say that for another 3-4 weeks). But again, his value in the league is established, and the return could be very very good.
But I don't think any of the guys on this list (except Schultz, whose value is most likely to diminish if held) should be traded for anything short of a top-pairing D or established number 1 goalie. Since that deal probably isn't happening, I'd be shocked if any of these pieces were moved before next summer.
He has more value to the Oilers than he probably has around the league. A potential top-3 defenceman is a gamble. Most teams have 2-3 of those guys at some point in their development system, so adding another one is a luxury, not a need. For that reason, his value suffers.
Nurse and Draisaitl are probably properly valued around the leaugue. That is, high-end "can't miss" top-flight prospects. Therefore, the return might be worth as much to the Oilers as their prospect value. They should not be moved for anything short of overpayment, but I wouldn't automatically hang up on teams inquiring.
Yakupov would almost certainly be selling low at this point, so the safe bet is to hold onto him and hope he shows a season or two at the level he's played after Christmas.
Schultz is the opposite of Klefbom, IMO. He's probably worth more around the league than he is to the Oilers. The prospect shine hasn't worn off, and the offensive numbers can't be denied. He's probably the most tradeable asset on this list in my mind, because the return might be worth more than his spot in the lineup (assuming a replacement RHD/Puck-mover can be found in trade or free agency.
Eberle is my favourite current Oiler (I can probably only say that for another 3-4 weeks). But again, his value in the league is established, and the return could be very very good.
But I don't think any of the guys on this list (except Schultz, whose value is most likely to diminish if held) should be traded for anything short of a top-pairing D or established number 1 goalie. Since that deal probably isn't happening, I'd be shocked if any of these pieces were moved before next summer.
