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Originally Posted by Harry Lime

MacDonald isn't playing in Philly because of his contract, not because he isn't an NHL calibre defenseman, and even with all of Edmonton's dmen healthy, they only have 5 that are NHL calibre.

MacDonald would be an upgrade. I doubt the Oilers re-sign Purcell, so it's a wash in money with that player, and it's easier to find a replacement LW making the kind of money that Scultz was making this year. (1 D/LW out, 1 D/LW in)

Yes, Schultz for MacDonald would make Edmonton a better team, now and in the future. I'm glad that there is strong resistance to the idea in Edmonton.

It's a negative value for negative value trade, but Edmonton would get the better player, in a position of need.

As was suggested, re: Carle, I think that this is the kind of return that could be expected from around the league.

The fact that Philly has him buried in the AHL for $900K in cap savings says all you need to know. He stinks.