REPORT: Edmonton Oilers interested in TRADING for former 40 goal scorer
Despite having the best and arguably second best player in the world right now in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who are 1 & 2 in the scoring race, the Edmonton Oilers are currently sitting in the second Wild Card position, 2 points from falling out of a playoff spot.
Things aren't getting any easier for them either at the moment as they lost Evander Kane last week after a skate slit open his wrist, which required surgery. He is expected to miss atleast 4 months which will bring him back in March at the earliest. This is a huge hole they need to fill in the top 6 and it could be crucial for the Oilers to make the playoffs.
NHL Insider Mike Johnson reports that the Russian sniper Vladimir Tarasenko would be a good for the Oilers and that they've already discussed a potential deal for him.
Tarasenko requested a trade already last season, but rescinded it after having a good year with the team. He is on the final year of a contract that carries a cap hit of $7,500,000.
This veteran sniper scored 34 goals and 82 points last season in 75 games, and has started off this season with 4 goals and 11 points in 14 games. Tarasenko is a cup champion and knows what it takes to go deep in the playoffs, he would be a valuable asset to the Edmonton Oilers if they can pull off a trade.
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