2011 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Here it is... the Trade: Edmonton Oilers trade the 4th overall pick in 2016 draft to the Phoenix Coyotes for 7th overall and 20th overall (37th overall if Phoenix gets their way). Why Phoenix does this ?: Tkachuk is from Scottsdale Arizona, its Phoenix's consolation prize for not being able to make a trade for Matthews. The hometown hero may be worth giving up the 20th overall pick just to move up 3 spots with the 7th pick. Phoenix knows there is no way Tkachuk will be available at 7. Why Edmonton does this ?: They want to draft a defenseman anyways. They're no longer building around Hall and Eberle. This is going to be McDavid's team and he's only 19, leaving lots of time for Edmonton to re-develop their core. Gaining a 2nd 1st round pick is worth it to them. They'll shop around, but this will be their best offer. How does this affect Vancouver ?: This would leave Dubois as the best player available to draft. For better or worse, that's who I see Vancouver drafting (I want a defenseman, but best player available is the smart move). And once again Edmonton will have bested Vancouver in the business end of hockey, as Van could pull off a similar trade with Phoenix, but 1 pick too late. What do you guys think? Does this make sense? Is it a fair deal for both teams? Does it have a negative or positive impact on Vancouver if it actually occurred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Canadian Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 This can work, but I doubt it. Arizona would give up 7th OA and an average prospect at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 i think edm, takes tkachuk any way , either to keep or have some option with phx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 The Coyotes president stated that they would be looking at D prospects this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Edmonton is believed to be dangling one of their 'core' forwards for an NHL ready, young PMD. If they do, your prediction is far less likely if not totally irrelevant because they'll already have their D man and would likely take BPA at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Welcome new poster, well explained. Could very well happen, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 No way Edmonton takes a forward in their right mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 However I don't think Arizona would do that. The big prize was Matthews. I doubt they trade another first for a marginally better forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I'd take that deal for our 5th, though I doubt Arizona would or for the Edmonton 4th overall. I've been looking at the teams with 2 picks in this draft, there's numerous. CAR has 13/21, Boston has 14/23, WP 2/22, and ARI with 7/20. Of course these positions change as the playoffs progress, but that's where they stand right now. I'd be interested in moving our pick for 2 1sts and a D prospect. A high price, but there's so much depth in this draft. The top 14 are all solid, while outside of that guys like Fabbro/McAvoy/Jones/Mcleod/Bellows could all be outside of that range. I'd happily move back if we were compensated well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By sea and land Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I actually see Edm trading down to #9 with Mtl as I believe les Canadien will want french boy Dubois at #4. Edm will/should receive more compensation falling to #9 instead of Arizona's #7 plus Edm will still get one of the great Dmen at #9. Win for both clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaManbeast Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Actually not a bad prediction. Touche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I think the oil take a D man and will trade one or two players to get picks and more grinders that can play and score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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