Oilers and Canadiens Rumoured to Be In Trade Talks That would See them Exchange Goalies
It was recently rumoured that the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens are in trade talks that could see Jack Campbell sent to Montreal along with this prospect.
Oilers and Canadiens Could be the Perfect Trade Partners
The Edmonton Oilers are in full crisis mode right now, and one struggle that they continue to have is in the net. They recently sent Jack Campbell, one of their starters at the beginning of the year, down to the AHL. With a shakeup needed, Campbell is a prime piece that could be moved in order to give life to the Oilers roster.
Meanwhile, Jack Campbell is off to arough start in the AHL. 3 goals against on 11 shots, including this
The Montreal Canadiens are one of the few teams that have extra goaltenders available for a trade. This makes them the perfect match for the Oilers, as long as there is an asset that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in.
Canadiens Reported to Have Interest in Oilers Prospect Xavier Bourgault
The Oilers would have to pay in order to move Campbell for the likes of Jake Allen from the Canadiens, and Montreal might be interested in one of their prospects. Xavier Bourgault is in his second year of playing with the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL, and is likely to be ready for the NHL next season.
Elliotte Friedman on the Edmonton Oilers interest in trading for the Habs Jake Allen.
The Canadiens have the cap space to take on Campbell's salary, and they could be adding a good prospect for the price of moving their extra goaltender. However, they could look to be more greedy than this, knowing that the Oilers are in a crisis and could be desperate.
As seen on NHL Trade Rumours - "Canadiens Interested In Oilers Prospect In A Potential Goalie Trade"
| POLL | ||
11 NOVEMBRE | 246 ANSWERS Oilers and Canadiens Rumoured to Be In Trade Talks That would See them Exchange Goalies Do you think Edmonton and Montreal will make a trade? | ||
| Yes | 108 | 43.9 % |
| No | 138 | 56.1 % |
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