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NHL Trade Deadline: Best Trades For Every Pacific Division Team

By Shepard Price

Jan 29, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pacific Division forward Connor McDavid (97) of the Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan Kesler (17) of the Anaheim Ducks celebrate a goal against the Metropolitan Division during the 2017 NHL All Star Game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pacific Division forward Connor McDavid (97) of the Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan Kesler (17) of the Anaheim Ducks celebrate a goal against the Metropolitan Division during the 2017 NHL All Star Game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Edmonton Oilers

NHL Power Rankings: Edmonton Oilers defensemen Oscar Klefbom (77) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal third period goal against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
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The Oilers are a team that’s very young but has the potential to be very good. They could be the best team in the Pacific very soon. Connor McDavid will soon be the best player in the NHL. The offense is coming together behind him but could use another member or two. The defense has the same problem. The team over-relies on McDavid and on goaltender Cam Talbot.

The Oilers’ most pressing need is defense. And someone cheap. They’re going to have to start re-signing young great players soon, like Leon Draisaitl and the already named McDavid.

Oilers Give Up: 1st Round Pick; Ethan Bear, D

Oilers Get: Cam Fowler, D

The Oilers can start making playoff runs soon, and Fowler is a great defenseman who could be available. Paying the right price is key, and the Oilers can get help right now on defense. The Oilers are not a right now team. But if they can get Fowler, they should really go for it.

The Ducks receive both a late first round pick and a good prospect. It’s a great return for someone they would have to give up for free to Vegas, and instead, they can focus more on trying to get Vegas to take Clayton Stoner.

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