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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
If it were me, I would let 2015 play out to see how McDavid, RNH and Draisaitl look as potential complements, then look to trade one of the latter two.
That also gives Draisaitl another year to develop (I know, we're talking Oilers here).
But yes, I would trade one of them because you can't really fully utilize, or afford, all 3, so trade one for a quality defenseman.
But again... Oilers.
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I'd trade two of Hall, Eberle and Yakupov for defence and a legit goalie prospect as soon as today. Connor McDavid is an elite talent and I wouldn't worry at all about who he finds chemistry with, he'll find chemistry with alot of people.
If you're an Oilers fan you're praying they don't try to win with nothing but dynamic forwards. Unlike some I think having all those potential big contracts is doable, not easy but doable. You don't however, want all that money tied up in one area. Spread the big money around, get a goalie, get two quality guys on the backend.
Don't have a high end goalie or prospect.
Nurse is good, maybe top two? Not an elite guy on that pair though. They rave about Klefbom but he sits on the 2nd pairing. So that's it
Start shopping Eberle and one of Yakupov today. Gives you alot of options. Move Nugent-Hopkins or Draisatil to the wing at times if needed.
With McDavid fixing the Oilers is only a matter of not being a complete morons.
But.. Mactavish and Lowe are.