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NHL·ANALYSIS·August 30, 2026 07:17 PM ET

Oilers’ Hellebuyck trade concepts lean on prospects, first-round picks

Each proposal sends at least four assets the other way

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read
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What happened: The three hypothetical offers range from four to five outgoing pieces, with draft capital included in every construction. The frameworks remain trade concepts rather than agreed terms.

Why it matters: Hellebuyck publicly requested a trade Aug. 27, putting five remaining seasons at an $8.5 million annual cap hit into play. The Oilers would have to weigh a major futures outlay against adding a three-time Vezina Trophy winner.

By the numbers: The three constructions contain 13 outgoing assets in total: five in the first concept and four apiece in the other two.

What to watch: Watch whether Edmonton surfaces in Hellebuyck’s market before training camp opens Sept. 16.

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