There will be plenty to observe in the way the Elias Lindholm trade to the Vancouver Canucks plays out. The Canucks acquired probably the most sought-after center available in the trade deadline. They spent a good deal of money to get him as well. Because of this, a market has been established, and any team interested in acquiring a player of Lindholm’s caliber will have to meet certain requirements. From now on, significant deals will be impacted. This also applies to the Edmonton Oilers’ desire to negotiate as possible deadline buyers.
Rumors specifically connect Oilers general manager Ken Holland to winger Jake Guentzel. This is not to suggest that anything is near, but it could be of interest. Right now, the asking price is the only problem. Kyle Dubas, general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is well aware that Guentzel should command a high price if the organization decides to deal him.
Dubas won’t be afraid to trade Guentzel if his team can’t find common ground in contract negotiations. A pending UFA, the winger be coveted and as a near-perfect fit alongside someone like Leon Draisaitl, it would make sense for the Oilers to be interested.
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