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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Dream scenario:
- Constant badgering of Draisaitl throughout the season but basement bloggers keep claiming Draisaitl is insistent on getting a deal done.
- Oilers trade 2026 1st and more for another aging forward
- Trade deadline passes and tune changes to Draisaitl might go to UFA after all.
- April 8th with 5 games to go, Holloway scores assisted by Broberg to knock the Oilers out of a playoff spot.
- St.Louis makes the playoffs in the WC2 spot.
- The 2025 1st they gave Philly just so they could get their name mentioned on draft day ends up winning one of the lotteries and moves up to #6 or better.
- Draisaitl leaves.
- Fanbase goes unhinged while now having to talk about McDavid's next deal.
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The pick is top 12 protected.
Other than that, this sounds like a perfect scenario… and actually quite plausible.