Trade to come between the CH and the Oilers? A serious rumour has just surfaced and it directly involves Joel Edmundson

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MarcO
February 2, 2023 (10:32)

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In the last few hours, a big trade rumor has surfaced and it involves the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers.

We try to mention it as often as possible, but let's remember that there is a huge difference between a simple trade proposal with no basis (to entertain), and a trade rumor that seems to come from reliable sources.

A trade rumor between the CH and the Oilers

This comes from the excellent Randy Timmins, who has already gotten some very interesting exclusives.

"*NHL RUMORS* Lots of noise about talks between MTL and EDM. These talks have been going on for some time and have recently intensified. Could we see a trade involving Edmundson and Puljujarvi?"

- Randy Timmins

There's also this just reported by the very knowledgeable Frank Seravalli:

"All signs point to the end being near between Jesse Puljujarvi and the Edmonton Oilers."

With the following addition, from Scott Matla:

So this is a file to watch closely as the NHL trade deadline approaches.

These are things that have been discussed for a while, but really seem to be on the verge of happening. Anyway, the discussions have intensified and it's coming from several credible sources.

Let's face it, it would indeed be perfectly Kent Hughes-like to acquire a young project like Puljujarvi, and give him another chance to blossom.

At 24 years old, Jesse Puljujarvi was drafted 4th overall in 2016. He has 10 points in 49 games this season, but he had a 25 point in 29 games to start last season.

He is signed at $3 million per season and his contract expires this summer.

File to follow.