Edmonton Oilers Trade Rumors

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Trade rumors continue to surround the Edmonton Oilers for the 2011-2012 NHL season. The Oilers are clearing up roster spots to make room for their wave of young talent, featuring Taylor Hall, Ryan-Nugent Hopkins, Jordan Eberle, Magnus Paajarvi and Linus Omark.

Andrew Cogliano and Colin Fraser have been traded recently. Ales Hemsky is 27 years old and has 1 year left on his $4.1 million cap hit contract. Hemsky has been injured often and the Oilers are looking to trade Hemsky for a first round draft pick and an elite prospect before he becomes an unresitricted free agent. Gilbert Brule is another player on the Oilers' chopping block.

The Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings are interested in acquiring Ales Hemsky from the Edmonton Oilers.