EDMONTON – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Draft picks aren’t trash, but when you are the Edmonton Oilers [https://www.nhl.com/oilers/] in pursuit of a Stanley Cup, they are (basically). Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] team site to never miss the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/game-day] coverage, and more [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players]. Over the years, the Oilers have brought over the likes of Mattias Ekholm [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/new-oilers-defenders-cant-replace-ekholm], Jake Walman [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players/jake-walman-kills-two-birds-with-one-stone-for-oilers], Adam Henrique, Trent Frederic [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players/trent-frederic-can-replace-evander-kane-1], and Troy Stecher [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/i-f-------love-bob-troy-stecher-s-unhinged-in-game-interview] via the use of expendable draft picks. And other teams have been the beneficiaries of this strategy. TRENDING OILERS STORIES Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Makes Big Announcement [https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/MjA4NTQwNDY4NzMwOTMwMzQ5/gu3ac7tw0aac4lr.jpg] Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Makes Big Announcement Lauren Kyle took to her Instagram to make a worthwhile announcement. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/connor-mcdavids-wife-lauren-makes-big-announcement] Oilers Jake Walman And His Unique Pettiness [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-jake-walman-and-his-unique-pettiness] Oilers Stuart Skinner, Darnell Nurse, & More Reveal Movies They Love [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-stuart-skinner-darnell-nurse-more-reveal-movies-they-love] https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-jake-walman-and-his-unique-pettinessFormer Oilers' Dylan Holloway Makes Surprising New Change [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/former-oilers-dylan-holloway-makes-surprising-new-change] Oilers Secretive Of New Victory Song, "Pink Pony Club" [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-secretive-of-new-victory-song-pink-pony-club] Sexiest Edmonton Oiler Alive [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players/sexiest-edmonton-oiler-alive] Shawn Horcoff's Son Would Love To Play With Oilers' Star [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/93742f0c-d394-4265-9004-fc50551d170a.webp] Shawn Horcoff's Son Would Love To Play With Oilers' Star EDMONTON – The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players/shawn-horcoff-s-son-would-love-to-play-with-oilers-star] The San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks], Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/], Arizona Coyotes (before they relocated), Anaheim Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks], and Nashville Predators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville-predators] have all received good prospects, players, and draft selections in exchange for these players. However, one team can claim to have an award-winner because of a deal made with the Oilers – the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens]. CANADIENS AND OILERS MADE A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL DEAL On March 21st, 2022, then Oilers GM Ken Holland [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/ex-oilers-ken-holland-lands-surprising-new-gig] made one of his best trades [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings-lists/five-best-ken-holland-trades-as-oilers-gm] – he swapped out William Lagesson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/ex-oiler-william-lagesson-makes-big-mistake], a conditional 2022 second-round draft pick and 2024 seventh-round pick for defenseman Brett Kulak [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players/oilers-brett-kulak-is-new-top-defender]. Brett Kulak (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/26445a0f-16b8-41c0-b07a-7668b73fb1c3.jpeg] Brett Kulak (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) Kulak has been the Swiss-Army Knife of the Oilers blueline this season, reaching career highs in points and time on ice (among other milestones). The low cost to acquire him, plus signing him to an extension, has made this one of the best pickups by the team of the last five years. And who did the Canadiens end up drafting with that second-round pick? Lane Hutson [https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=238277]. Yes, the 21-year-old, 5-foot-9 Calder-Winning defender [https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/montreal-canadiens-d-lane-hutson-wins-calder-trophy-1.2319410]. That guy. 'I Heard That You Stir Your Beer With A Spoon': Leon Draisaitl Explains Beer-Drinking Hack On NHL Coast To Coast [https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/MjA3Mzc4NzUyMjg2NTAwMjU1/usatsi_23609635_168401874_lowres.jpg] 'I Heard That You Stir Your Beer With A Spoon': Leon Draisaitl Explains Beer-Drinking Hack On NHL Coast To Coast Leon Draisaitl was asked about this beer-drinking habit on NHL Coast to Coast. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/i-heard-that-you-stir-your-beer-with-a-spoon-leon-draisaitl-explains-beer-drinking-hack-on-nhl-coast-to-coast] He also happens to be the younger brother of newly signed Oilers forward prospect, Quinn Hutson. Quinn played two games [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/game-day/oilers-projected-lineup-today-quinn-hutson-makes-nhl-debut] for the NHL club at the end of the regular season back in April. A trade can be a slam dunk for both parties – and this Kulak for (eventual) Calder Winner Hutson, turned out more than alright for the Canadiens and Oilers. In other words, there was no trash in this trade, only treasure. Add us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwn-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] favourites, and never miss a story.
