Rumor: Oilers trying to trade dead weight?

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There was an Athletic article with Keith Gretzky that came out today. Job #1 for him at the TDL is freeing up cap space, job #2 is make trades that make sense now and going forward.

He said he hopes to be a buyer *snort* but even if buying no interest in rentals.
He's saying he'll do everything that the fanbase wants him to do. Let's see how this turns out.
 

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Petrovic is UFA this summer - he'll fetch a mid pick as injury insurance for a serious contender

Manning on the other hand.....
 

Empoleon8771

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I'm shocked I say!

Although I am a little surprised they can't find any takers for Petrovic, I thought he'd be a relatively easy sell. Pending UFA, not horrible, RD, just traded for a 3rd rounder...you'd at least think you can move him.
 

LEAFANFORLIFE23

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This isn't a rumor, this is a fact, just like it's a fact Lucic is available ,as is Russell, Sekera and all other bad players because of course they are
 
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Uncle Scrooge

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GM's aren't interested in the Oilers trash? You don't say..

It's just funny Chia went out of his way to acquire other teams trash in the first place
 

The Nuge

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I'm shocked I say!

Although I am a little surprised they can't find any takers for Petrovic, I thought he'd be a relatively easy sell. Pending UFA, not horrible, RD, just traded for a 3rd rounder...you'd at least think you can move him.

It might also just be that they’re trying to get a 3rd back and teams are only offering late picks.

This isn't a rumor, this is a fact, just like it's a fact Lucic is available ,as is Russell, Sekera and all other bad players because of course they are

I highly doubt Russell is available in the same way as the others. He’s been worth every penny of his contract. But ya, point still stands
 

DingDongCharlie

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Chiarelli was perhaps the worst GM of all time. Honorable mention to Milbury.

Poor Keith. He’s got nothing to work with. Lucic, Sekera, Russell, Spooner, Manning. Good luck moving them. Petrovic, Benning, Kassian, you might get a late pick for.
 
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