The Duncan Keith Trade That Still Haunts Edmonton

The Oilers and Blackhawks made a deal that seemed reasonable at the time, but revisiting this swap reveals how much hindsight can sting in the salary cap era. Both franchises had their reasons for pulling the trigger, yet one side clearly came out ahead in ways that weren't immediately obvious. This is the kind of trade that gets dissected in front office meetings for years, serving as a cautionary tale about timing, asset management, and the long-term consequences of short-term thinking.