I think Eberle is an interesting target, given that I've seen many Oilers fans put him on the trade block. I know people will criticize his performance, but let's not forget that Cogliano, Schultz, Gagner, Dubnyk and Petry performed admirably after parting from the Oilers.
Gaudreau - Monahan - Eberle
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Bennett - Lazar
That's a much better balance of righties and lefties in the top 9. It certainly helps a team's offense to have capable right handed shooters because it keeps goalies honest. If all you have is left handed shots on their off wing, goalies don't hug their left post as often.
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