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04 Feb 2018 21:18:00
I would absolutely do this deal, however the oilers would still need a shutdown left defensemen to play with Karlsson. But the just gave up their major assets in this deal to get Karlsson. (definitely not playing Nurse with him, maybe Russell could step up, but if he plays like he did this year so far. well you know where I am going with this.
Oilers
Pros- powerplay would be up at the top 5 in the league. Teams would be scared to take penalties against the Oilers, playing them not as aggressive equals more wins for Edmonton. Next season they would be at 100 plus points.
Solidifying the top two right hand D slots
Cons- have traded away a lot of assists to get one player, including the best valued defensemen on the team. Klefbom at $4,167,000 till 22-23 season is a great deal. Also giving up RNH which at some point will have to go, he is the odd man out even though he as been the Oils best all around player this year.
Ott
Pros- getting a ton of young assets to build around.
Klefbom- established top four D at a good cap hit with an big upside
RNH - solid 2 way forward in the NHL which I actually think he is better on the defensive side of the puck.
Yamamoto - could be a very interesting NHL pro or could fade away, but could be the next best thing at 5'7
And a high 1st round
Cons- loose one of only two real rover style defensemen in the league. It would be a huge loss to them and their fans.
Final thought.
Ott doesn't actually have the cap space to pull this trade off, and would leave them close to the cap limited and needing to resign Stone and Ceci.
So a actually don't see this trade happening from the Ottawa side.