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Originally Posted by MarkGio
Yes, because they have a surplus of forwards, and a weakness of defenseman. They traded from a position of strength to shore up their weakness.
Halls goals will be replaced, probably by a more well-rounded winger. Saying a loss of goals as a reason as to why the Oilers haven't gotten better means you don't understand hockey, because a loss of goal scoring is just as much of a problem as giving up more goals.
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The Oilers didn't maximise the value of Hall which is why many consider this a bad trade. It doesn't address the need for a puck moving d man who can also QB the powerplay.
Chia is gambling that Larsson will live up to his potential and that to me is a huge risk considering what they had to give up.