Elliotte Friedman reveals the details of a trade that could've changed the outcome of the Stanley Cup Final
The Edmonton Oilers made several key moves in Ken Holland's final year as GM, but one significant trade that could have altered the team's future reportedly collapsed at the last minute.
The St. Louis Blues recently made headlines by extending offer sheets to two of Edmonton's young talents, Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg. With these moves, Edmonton now faces the difficult challenge of retaining both players under its salary cap constraints. According to Elliotte Friedman, the two teams were discussing a significant deal at the trade deadline, which could have dramatically changed the current situation.
The potential trade that fell apart between the Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues was reportedly centred around Pavel Buchnevich, a 29-year-old forward in his prime, who has consistently scored 60 or more points in each of his three seasons with the Blues. According to Elliotte Friedman, the proposed deal would have seen Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg as the key pieces heading to St. Louis. Although additional assets would have been involved, this trade could have been a significant win for Ken Holland in his final year as Oilers GM.
Instead, the Oilers pivoted to a more cost-effective option by acquiring Adam Henrique. Despite this move, Edmonton ultimately fell short in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Florida Panthers. With Holloway and Broberg potentially heading to St. Louis via offer sheets, the Oilers face the prospect of losing both players for minimal return, a scenario that might have been avoided had the Buchnevich trade materialized.
Source: Daily Hockey Dose
Elliotte Friedman details shock Pavel Buchenevich trade to the Oilers that almost happened
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