Is Brett Kulak on his way out the door?

Dec 13, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (27) skates against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (27) skates against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports /
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This doesn’t necessarily preclude a trade, but typically hometown players will be more motivated because they’ll want to give you play that says I want to stay here. Of course, this doesn’t make them untradeable by any means, but it may give you pause before letting them go for an outside hire.