You might have to attach a guy like Draisaitl, for crying out loud. Then they kind of share a laugh about it, and O'Dog actually says afterward, hey, you might actually need to put a guy like Draisaitl if you are trading a player like Jack Campbell away to a team that may have some playoff aspirations in the short term future.
With three years remaining on his contract after this season, each with a $5 million cap hit, Campbell's struggles on the ice have raised concerns about the deal's value, making it one of the least favorable in the NHL. The possibility of sacrificing a player of Leon Draisaitl's caliber to facilitate the trade has been floated, considering Campbell's uncertain future in the NHL.
However, Draisaitl's status as one of the league's top players, particularly on the power play, adds complexity to such a potential move. If the Oilers were to pursue this trade, the hope is that they would receive impactful assets in return, maintaining competitiveness. Otherwise, there could be speculations about the future of even star player Connor McDavid within the team. The Oilers' decisions in handling this situation will undoubtedly shape the team's trajectory in the coming seasons.