Two trades on work for Edmonton Oilers, and Kent Hughes is a target
According to Oilers Access, an Edmonton-based media outlet, the general manager of the Edmonton Oilers is reportedly working on two simultaneous trades to free up salary cap space, allowing him the flexibility to decide the fate of Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway.
Both young players in the organization have received an offer sheet from the St. Louis Blues, and GM Stan Bowman is now in a race against time. He must match the offer within seven days, or else he will lose both players and receive only lukewarm financial compensation.
An announcement could be made as early as Monday.
This situation is being closely monitored by the Montreal Canadiens, as Kent Hughes is one of the few NHL executives who can assist the Oilers due to the Canadiens' available cap space.
Stan Bowman is definitely targeting Hughes, especially given his history with similar transactions. Remember Sean Monahan, Casey DeSmith, Jeff Petry, and others...
Rumors suggest that the Canadiens might acquire defenseman Cody Ceci and add a late first-round pick in 2025 in exchange for future considerations.
could then trade Cody Ceci closer to the trade deadline to acquire more prospects or draft picks.
An Edmonton source confirms that the Oilers are working on two trades
As my collegues reported yesterday, two defensemen have been identified by journalist Bruce Garrioch for a Sean Monahan-style trade in Edmonton.
The defensemen Cody Ceci and Brett Kulak could be involved in these two trades to free up cap space, allowing the Oilers to match one or both offer sheets.
In recent minutes, see what the "Oilers Access" page has confirmed, information also relayed by HABSolumentFan.
- Oilers Access, also quoting Bruce Garrioch
The phones have been ringing non-stop in Edmonton this week, according to what we know.
Would you take Ceci's or Kulak's contract (+ a late 1st-round pick) in exchange for future considerations?
Brett Kulak, 30, is a left-handed defenseman signed for $2.75 million per year until 2026.
Cody Ceci, 30, is a right-handed defenseman signed for $3.25 million per year until 2025.
Details to follow.
Source: HABSolumentFan
The Oilers are reportedly trying to make a trade to match the two offer sheets
| POLL | ||
Which player has the best value for the Habs in 2024-2025? | ||
| Cody Ceci | 31 | 12.4 % |
| Brett Kulak | 44 | 17.6 % |
| None | 164 | 65.6 % |
| Both | 11 | 4.4 % |
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