Massive Oilers trade for Jesper Bratt would cost Edmonton a fortune in viral proposal
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A fan account has pitched a massive Oilers trade package for Devils winger Jesper Bratt. Would Edmonton actually give up that much?
A new trade proposal is making the rounds on social media, and it's enough to get any Oilers fan thinking big.
The idea centers on Edmonton putting together a heavy package to pry Jesper Bratt away from New Jersey, and it didn't take long for hockey Twitter to weigh in.
The post comes from a fan account rather than a league insider, so treat this one as speculation rather than a reported rumor.
Still, the idea itself is worth exploring given what Bratt brings to the table.
Bratt has developed into one of the most reliable offensive wingers in the league, coming off an 88 point season in 2024-25 that included a franchise record for single season assists.
He's signed through the 2030-31 campaign at a $7.875 million cap hit, which means any team acquiring him is buying into a long term piece rather than a rental.
Why Edmonton would even consider it
The Oilers have made no secret of wanting more scoring depth up front to support their top end talent.
A proven, versatile winger like Bratt fits the timeline of a team still trying to get back to the Stanley Cup Final.
The question is always cost, and this proposal suggests the Devils would want a significant return.
What New Jersey would need in return
The Devils aren't exactly desperate to move a top six forward in his prime, so any realistic offer would need to include young talent, term flexibility, or a first round pick.
Whether Edmonton has the assets to make it work without gutting the roster is the real debate here.
For now, this remains fan speculation rather than confirmed trade talk, but it's the kind of hypothetical that gets an entire fan base buzzing before training camp even wraps up.
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