Edmonton Oilers: A Peek into the TSN Trade Bait Board

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Every year around the trade deadline the TSN insiders put together a list of players and assets that could be moved before or at the trade deadline. The list they compile is called TSN Hockey's Trade Bait Board. The list is mostly made of players from non-contending teams and assets and prospects from the contending teams.

This year the Edmonton Oilers have 3 on the list of 45. These three are assets that the Oilers would be trading away in a move for a player would hopefully make the team better for their cup run. A player who is also on the trade bait list. Make note that just because they are on the list doesn't mean they will be moved, it is just an educated guess made by the TSN staff.

#4- Edmonton Oilers 2024 First Round Pick

This is the highest asset on the list for the Edmonton Oilers. This in my opinion is the one thing that is going to be moved for sure by the Edmonton Oilers, The good thing about a draft pick is it doesn't take a player out of your lineup. From the Oilers' perspective, there is a chance that the pick doesn't turn in NHL players. So, if I was the Oilers I would look at moving this pick before moving a player like Dylan Holloway, a player who is already a proven NHLer.

#31- Warren Foegele

Warren Foegele is on this list for a combination of a couple of things. One, he is a UFA at the end of the season, so there is no guarantee he would be back next year anyway. Two, He has a cap hit of $2.75 million, that amount is a good chunk of change that should make space for most players the Oilers would like to bring in. Lastly, one player they would bring in would likely take the spot of Foegele in the game-day lineup, so he wouldn't be needed by the Oilers.

#38-Brett Kulak

The reasons for trading away Brett Kulak would be almost identical for the reasons of trading away. The only difference between Kulak and Foegele is the fact that Kulak still has a couple of years left on his contract. So he would hold a bit more value than Foegele. Kulak would be moved if the Oilers were to bring in another defenseman who would be an upgrade on Kulak, who should be on the list.

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) / Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Players the Oilers Could Trade For Off The TSN Trade Bait List

Along with assets going away from the Oilers in a trade, several players on the list would interest the Oilers and help make their team better. The problem that comes with this is do the Oilers have what the other team is looking for.

#2-Jake Guentzel

Jake Guentzel is the highest ranking forward in this list and for good reason. In the 40 games he has played, he has 16 goals and 17 assists. Even though he is currently injured he is set to come back around the deadline.

Of all the players available Guentzel would come come with the highest cost for a rental player. I don't know if the Oilers are going to be willing to pay that amount, but if they did there is no doubt in mind he would be a good fit in the top 6 for this team.

#3- Adam Henrique

Adam Henrique would be a perfect depth addition to the Edmonton Oilers. He would be a clear upgrade on any player in the bottom six. He would be used in a shutdown role and on the penalty kill. Which is something the Oilers are looking for.

If a trade was made for Henrique, I would this trade to include Warren Foegele going the other way to make the money work. Foegele going the other way would also open up a roster spot where Henrique could slide right in.

#10- Pavel Buchnevich

Pavel Buchnevich has been rumored a lot in connection with the Edmonton Oilers. Similar to Guentzel, Buchnevich would help in the Oilers' top six, but he could also help in the bottom six if needed.

The reason I would rather see Buchnevich get traded to the Oilers is he does have an extra year left on his deal. He wouldn't just be a rental he would be on this team for the whole next season as well. That will make his cost higher, but I think it would be worth it.

NExt. Waking Up With The Oilers- Second Place In The Pacific And Trade Deadline Approaching. dark. NEXT

When the Oilers make a move this week I hope that it makes the team better. I honestly don't care if they overpay a little bit this deadline. They need to improve their team if they hope to win the cup, the trade deadline is the last opportunity to do that during this season.

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