I’m probably in the minority here but I wouldn’t trade Ceci unless they have a replacement lined up.
Can't say I disagree. If the cap wasn't an issue, I'd prefer to keep as much defensive depth as possible.
Though a big issue with Ceci is he more or less needs the speedy Kulak or Broberg next to him. We have 3 seasons of evidence that he doesn't work with Nurse (and that combo's been getting steadily worse), and in the limited time he and Ekholm have played together 5v5, it also looked like a fire drill at a circus. (Thinking of the Ducks game in February).
If you can't trust him on a pair with either of your top 4 LHD, then is he a good idea to keep as injury depth?
Plus I feel like Stecher, Kemp, and Carrick are clearly here to push for that #6/7 role. (for better or worse due to the cap)
Bouchard
Broberg/Kulak/Nurse
Stecher
Kemp
Carrick
Wanner
Brown
The RD depth chart looks fairly filled out.
Now, what I expect to happen is the Oil will hold onto Ceci until their hand is forced by a fully healthy lineup.
But this is hockey, it's not like injuries are uncommon. Another 3 mil dollar player could go down and end up on LTIR before Kane is back.