Is Brett Kulak on his way out the door?
By Phil Gretzky
![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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/f8406db35f171a13ae4aa26649fa1c68cae38ee2731c0a34912d3bc3cf2b9a9a.jpg)
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.