The Edmonton Oilers will be sellers at this year’s trade deadline, and the obvious question is this: Who are they willing to move? The obvious answer is Ales Hemsky, who is in the final year of a 6 year contract he signed back when Kevin Lowe was calling the shots. The contract, which gave Hemsky a cap hit of $4.1 million for 6 years, was considered a stroke of genius by Lowe. Times have changed in Oil Country though, and Hemsky will be on the move. His play as of late has looked uninspired and lacking of emotion. His numbers this season aren’t too flattering either, posting just 17 points in 35 games this season, or under 0.5 points per game. Regardless of that, his talent and game breaking ability will force some NHL General Manager to over pay thinking that with Hemsky his team is a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
Hemsky isn’t the only name out there though. Ryan Smyth is also a UFA and could be dealt, though he would likely resign in Edmonton in th...
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