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Edmonton Oilers Ruined Trading This Offseason With Duncan Keith Deal

Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks waits for a face-off against the Edmonton Oilers at the United Center on January 12, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Oilers 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The New Jersey Devils are trying to make deals this offseason with their plethora of cap space and young roster looking to get back into contention. Unfortunately, the Edmonton Oilers exist, and teams will likely use them as a benchmark when it comes to trades before the NHL Entry Draft and expansion draft.

The Oilers just traded Caleb Jones and a conditional 3rd-round pick that could turn into a 2nd-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for soon-to-be 38-year-old defenseman Duncan Keith.