While anything is possible, these four players should be the very last ones to go (if at all).

It's the silly season portion of the calendar year as the league and all the teams gear up for the NHL Entry Draft and the Free Agency frenzy that follows it. Countless speculation hits the airwaves and eyeballs. 

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The Edmonton Oilers are going to trade a player or two just to keep all their own free agents. It can be tough to remember that these players are people and it's never easy to be traded to another team. Regardless, it's a business and these teams are in the business of winning hockey games. These are the four players who the Oilers should never trade.

Stuart Skinner

The Calder Trophy Finalist had a breakout season this year. Stuart Skinner was consistent all season and bailed the team out when Jack Campbell struggled. When an organization drafts a player who begins to have success, you keep that player.

With 29 wins in 50 games played he proved himself worthy of at least starting next season as the defacto starter for the Oilers. Campbell is sure to bounce back, which should ease the burden on Skinner's shoulders. 

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the heart and soul of this Oilers squad. He's been an Oiler the longest and deserves to be around when they eventually hoist the Stanley Cup. He contributes offensively while having a strong defensive game. Every winning team would pray for the chance to add a player like him to their team. That's exactly why the Oilers can't trade him, he's too valuable to their team.

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Leon Draisaitl

The German Gretzky is a top player in the NHL. Leon Draisaitl is equal parts sniper and playmaker. Three time 50 goal scorer Draisaitl has developed his lethal shot with diligent practice over his NHL career. His playmaking ability has been present since he was selected 3rd overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. 

On any other team Draisaitl would be the top player. That fails to bother him as he goes about his business. His strong puck possession game gives the Oilers another weapon when Connor McDavid isn't on the ice.

Connor McDavid

Simply put, McDavid is not human. His 153 points in 82 games is the highest the NHL has seen since the Mario Lemieux days. He leads his team with speed and determination and can take over a game in a split second. He's the reigning Art Ross Trophy winner, pours out his heart to the community and leaves it all on the ice every night. 

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If I were the general manager of the Oilers (which I am not) these four players are the last ones on my trade list. These players have endured a lot of heartache and it's time they fight for and earn the ultimate hockey prize.