I think 1st 2023, bouchard petrov BourgaultBiggest issue for the Oilers defence was/is the right side, and the fact that neither Barrie's nor Bouchard's pairings could be counted on for any form of defensive minutes. Last year Bouchard did take on some defensive responsibility, but he benefited from playing with a steady partner in Keith; this year he was paired with the corpse of Ryan Murray or a rookie in Niemo or Broberg, and the results were less than ideal.
Though he's played his best hockey since New Years, but that's because the Oil went back to using 7 defenceman, with Vinny Desharnais basically eating all of Barrie and Bouchard's defensive minutes. (and he's done an outstanding job with that role.)
I'd say both Broberg and Boucahrd are highly valued, Broberg may have the inside track at the moment, but it's close.
This is basically what the Oilers need. Someone that they can staple to Nurse and have it as a legit all-situations top pairing.
I'd be loath to include Bouchard in this deal, as Parayko doesn't replace his offence, but I'd have no issue offering up something similar to the proposal Karlsson deals: Barrie and one of Pulju/Foegele/Yams for cap and then the equivalent to 2 or 3 firsts in , Schaefer or 1st round picks. Maybe mix in Ceci if you want someone that can sort of fit Parayko's minutes?
Plus cap dump to equal money for
Parayko and barbashev
I think that's fair. It also gives you a lnother center/ winger who can move up to any line and play any role