Time to trade some assets!

Lets face it...  Contrary to what Tom Renney thinks the Oilers are not going to make the playoffs this year.  I think its time to part ways with a couple of the better performers to better position the team to keep the build going.

First one:

Dustin Penner

Coming off a great year, posting some decent (not great) numbers this year and has a somewhat manageable contract.  Time to finally ship him out for a pick or prospect.







Second( and i hate to say it)

Ales Hemsky

As much as I would hate to see him go, now is the time to trade him to maximize the return value.  He is playing well and is relatively healthy and has an great cap hit for a player of his caliber. With one full year left on the contract any team would instantly make themselves a better team by trading for him.