Insider uncovers Stan Bowman's off-radar trade target
Breaking news in Oil Country as Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer finally uncovers his big secret. Over the past few weeks, Bob Stauffer has been talking about an off-radar defenceman the Oilers might be seriously considering: Montreal Canadiens blue-liner Mike Matheson.
It's no secret by now that the Edmonton Oilers have been exploring the market for a shut-down right-hand shot blue-liner to bolster their back-end, but recent reports from Stauffer suggested the Oilers could be interested in pursuing a left-handed puck-moving defenceman instead.
- Bob Stauffer
Edmonton Oilers Linked to Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Mike Matheson
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, the Edmonton Oilers are looking for a defenceman to come in and be a jack of all trades: someone that can kill penalties, effectively move the puck, and play hard minutes against the best competition.
-Oilers Daily
As per Puckpedia, Mike Matheson is signed to a 8 year, $39,000,000 contract with a cap hit of $4,875,000 per season. His contract was signed on October 7, 2017, and expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, when Matheson will be 32 years old.
Currently 30 years of age, Mike Matheson has proven himself as a reliable defender with some offensive upside, while also bringing grit to the lineup and a formidable menace when he drops the gloves.
Obviously, a deal probably wouldn't get done until the trade deadline, but it's good to finally hear who Stauffer's been talking about about for the past few weeks.
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