Edmonton Oilers reportedly out on top defenseman after trade rumours last night
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Ryan Rishaug says the Edmonton Oilers are out on Tyler Myers, and it kills one of the loudest trade rumors overnight.
Myers has been linked to contenders as Vancouver keeps reshaping its blue line.
Rishaug's message is simple, Edmonton is not in the mix.
That hints the ask got too rich, or the fit got too messy.
Edmonton still needs help defending leads, but this is a clear «not that guy» moment.
Here's the post that slammed the door.
Vancouver sitting Myers for «trade reasons» only added fuel, because teams do not protect an asset for fun.
Myers is 36, drafted in 2008 in the first round, 12th overall by the Buffalo Sabres, and he still profiles as a minutes eater on the right side.
Edmonton's record sits at 28-23-8, so they are chasing position, not just vibes.
Tyler Myers and the Edmonton Oilers pass again
Oilers fans are going to sigh here, because the blue line has felt one steady partner short for weeks.
Myers would have made the second pair less frantic, especially when games turn into dump, chase, and board battles.
But the cap hit reality matters, and Edmonton cannot keep stacking money without sending money out.
If Vancouver is serious about moving him, the bidding can turn into a «pay for size» tax fast.
That is exactly the kind of deadline tax smart teams try to dodge.
So this pushes Edmonton toward a different archetype, cheaper, faster, and easier to fit without ripping apart the roster.
Now the spotlight snaps back to the next matchup, because the Oilers still need cleaner exits and fewer odd man rushes against.
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