This in from the Edmonton Oilers: “The Oilers have acquired forward Vasily Podkolzin from Vancouver in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick that was originally acquired from Ottawa.”
And from Bob Stauffer of the Oilers: “In his one full season in the NHL Podkolzin had 14-12-26 in 79 GP.
Had stagnated in the Canucks organization. The Edmonton Oilers will give him a chance to jump start his career.Is not timid. Assertive on the forecheck and has some pace.”
Florida Panthers reporter for AP Colby Guy: “If Dylan Holloway ends up in St. Louis due to that offer sheet, this is a solid replacement for the Oilers at a pretty cheap price.”
And Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet Vancouver: “After signing four wingers in free agency, not surprising Canucks take EDM 4th-rounder for Vasily Podkolzin now rather than wait until he fails to make team in fall. Still, sorry to see Vasily go. Good kid, honest, has talent. Needs to rebuild confidence and find opportunity.:
And Mark Spector of Sportsnet: “Have to wonder if the Oilers aren’t grabbing a young left winger before losing Holloway. Does that mean Broberg stays? Expecting a Monday afternoon announcement by the Edmonton Oilers.”
My take
1. Fascinating move by the Oilers. This week the ultimate Oilers insider Stauffer had been talking about the Oilers maybe signing a right shot d-man in the event that the team did not match the St. Louis offer sheet for Philip Broberg of $4.6 million a year for two years. Instead of a right d-man, the Oilers have traded for a big and aggressive right winger in Vasily Podkolzin of Vancouver. Does this mean that the Oilers are moving on from Dylan Holloway, a big and aggressive forward who signed an offer sheet of $2.3 million per year for two years