The Edmonton Oilers have a number of trade pieces, but one of the riskiest moves would involve trading away 2010 first-overall pick and star left winger Taylor Hall in order to upgrade for defense.
However, it is unfortunate that Hall’s name has become “a name of interest” from multiple teams around the league, as per TSN’s Darren Dreger.
“…You have to look at the big names in play here,” Dreger said on Edmonton TSN1260. “Edmonton may have a couple. [Jordan Eberle‘s] name has been out there forever. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins‘ name has been out there.