Thunder trade Westbrook to Rockets for Paul, draft picks

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Wild. The Thunder were able to get draft picks along with Paul? I don't think Westbrook was worth two first round draft picks, but I guess the Rockets really wanted Paul gone.

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Penguins Forced to Trade Kessel to Keep Malkin

The Hockey Writers Kessel's definitely on the wrong side of thirty now. He's probably going to end up much like Vanek: playing contract to contract. Not a bad end to a career, but still. The writer to this piece did sneak in what seems like Penguins side-talking to justify the trade. I honestly dislike that. Just thank the player, and move on. There shouldn't be any need to drag names through the mud. Diplomacy is an art, and a necessity.

Here's why the Canucks aren't buying out Eriksson's regrettable contract

Daily Hive What else is there to say? other than the writer of this article seems to believe in the fallacy this Canucks team will be better than last season. Perhaps, but it's unlikely. They sacrificed defence for offence. They can score more, but they'll give up more goals.

Oilers Playing with Fire Following Buyout

The Hockey Writers Bluntly speaking, $3 million in cap space is probably all Holland was after. Darnell Nurse is up for a new contract next season, and a few extra million will aid in getting him re-signed. The Oilers are not in position to be thinking about the playoffs this season. If they make it, then fantastic, but they don't have the depth to compete, and are in salary cap hell due to Lucic's contract. The Oiler's first order of business is acquiring young players and draft picks, and somehow magically moving out unmovable contracts. The Edmonton Oilers aren't just one or two parts away in free agency away from being contenders. They need top tier defenders, and top tier scoring wingers. Those aren't found in free agency. They're drafted.

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