According to a report from Rick Dhaliwal, the Edmonton Oilers are making a substantial push to acquire one of the top defensemen available at this season’s trade deadline. They are among a handful of teams pursuing Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames. Tanev has attracted attention ahead of the March 8 deadline and this is now the second report from a trusted insider connecting the Oilers.
Reports of the Oilers’ pursuit were revealed by Dhaliwal on Sportsnet 650’s Halford & Brough show on Friday. Seeing as the Canucks have had an interest in Tanev from the beginning, Dhaliwal highlighted that they are carefully monitoring the trade landscape surrounding the blueliner. Their preference is not to trade any more first-round draft picks. That said, if a team ponies up to do so, they may have to change their stance.
According to Dhaliwal: “Sources say the Oilers are making a push for Tanev. You certainly don’t want him going to that team if you’re the Canucks, for sure.” He adds that Dallas has a high level of interest, as do others including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets.
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