01 Dec 2015 02:59:08
I know Seth Jones isn't likely going anywhere but with the perennial need for defenseman, a RH defenseman in particular in Edmonton, Nashville and Edmonton are logical trade partners. So just for fun and for my first post in a very long time:

Edmonton trades: Yakupov, Reinhart, 2016 1st (unprotected), 2017 1st (lottery protected)

Nashville trades: Jones

*likely an offseason deal (especially if jones demands a lot) *

Reasonings:
The reason Nashville makes this trade is that the get Yakupov who still has potential to turn into a stud scoring winger who could seriously look good beside Forsberg and could benefit from a change of scenery (yes I know he looked good beside McDavid so will anyone else) . Also they get a big, young defenseman who, considering Nashville's ability to develop defenders could turn into an solid, affordable top 4 guy. They also get 2 firsts (2016 likely top 5) where they can draft 1 and possibly 2 young, stud centres that they have been lookin for.

The reason Edmonton makes this trade is obvious, Jones is a future #1 defenseman and would be the perfect guy to pencil in beside Nurse on the future top pairing. Also, Edmonton cannot continue to wait for guys like Reinhart to season in the AHL and lottery picks every year. Making a move like this will be giving up some potential and valuable picks. However, the value in Jones and his fit on the Oilers makes it worth it.

Let me know how far off I am, who adds, or any suggestions. Thanks!

1.) 01 Dec 2015
01 Dec 2015 03:10:54
Personnally, I think a trade around RNH vs Weber is more probable for two reasons:

1. NAS are looking for a real 1Center and with McDavid/Draisaitil, EDM have depth

2. NAS have a budget to respect and with the massive contract that Weber have, they wouldn't be able to resign the yongsters like Josi/Jones/Forsberg. Also, NAS have depth with their D-man.

2.) 01 Dec 2015
01 Dec 2015 03:15:26
Who the hell do you think Jones is? A hybrid between Pronger, Lidstrom, Doughty and Keith? There is not a single player in the league worth a package like that. that's almost 5 first round pick (yak= 1st, Reinhart (gave up 16th pick plus early 2nd) ) . You are clueless if you think Jones can bring you back a package like that.

3.) 01 Dec 2015
01 Dec 2015 16:36:22
@Pitrainer Yea you are probably right, but I still think someone in the mould of Seth Jones, that will develop into his prime with McDavid and the other young guns is more desirable for Edmonton

@BeastMode97 Calm down. Yes I agree that this is an overpayment. However, it is not near the overpayment that you make it out to be. In order for Edmonton to keep their core intact and acquire a top talent like Jones, who I do believe will develop to be in the class of the players you listed, they need to give up some assets. And I must caution you to judge player value on where they were drafted or on the price paid to acquire them. I do not believe that Reinhart is worth the price paid for him and with Edmonton's wealth of young talent on the left side with Nurse and Klefbomb and the emergence of Davidson, that looks like a nice 1-2-3 punch on the LH side on top of the settling in of Sekera which makes 4 legit options on the left side. I have two questions for you, who does Reinhart pass to win a roster spot? (None of the options listed in my opinion) And the second, if I am so far off on Jones' value, please fill me in on what the Oilers would have to pay to acquire him?

4.) 01 Dec 2015
01 Dec 2015 16:43:38
@beastmode

Yakupov and Reinhart are potential busts

Jones is the top defensive prospect IMO you won't get without overpaying. I don't care where Yakupov and Reinhart was drafted that means nothing in their value.

5.) 01 Dec 2015
01 Dec 2015 17:50:19
Shoot for Hamonic it won't cost nearly as much.

6.) 01 Dec 2015
01 Dec 2015 18:07:48
lol beastmode. yakupov an renihart aer pretty much busts (yak has proven once again tat he's nothign without mcdavid) , jones is definitely worth more than an unprotected pick that';; likely fall somewhere in the top 10 and a protected one that'll fall 15-30, ok 15-29 :D.

7.) 01 Dec 2015
01 Dec 2015 20:06:15
Only way Nashville trades Jones is for Mcdavid/Draisitl/RNH not draft picks.

8.) 02 Dec 2015
02 Dec 2015 02:18:06
3 top 5 picks, a number 16 pick and a number 33 pick. Basically 5 first round picks. Not a chance from edmonton.