from Chris Westcott of EdmontonOilers.com,

While Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Peter Chiarelli told the media on Tuesday the team would look to move out certain assets, there is still some evaluation left to be done. Also, larger contracts or “core players” are not likely to be moved until the off-season, if at all, according to the GM.

“Anything is possible. But, for me, major deals are less likely at this time,” said Chiarelli. “I think what happens is that there’s more global planning that takes place post-season, prior to the draft. Then, of course, you have those proximity of the draft picks that are alluring to teams. There’s just more activity that way, but anything is possible. I can tell you I’m not really looking at that type of deal now but doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be looking at that for the spring and summer.”

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