EDMONTON - Veteran defenceman Duncan Keith wanted to be closer to home, and the Edmonton Oilers appeared to be the right fit. The Oilers acquired Keith and forward Tim Soderlund from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for blue liner Caleb Jones and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2022. 1 reason to request a trade from Chicago, with the Oilers becoming the best suitor after a couple weeks of back-and-forth dialogue. This trade allows Chicago to take another rebuilding step and puts Keith closer to home. “Certainly an exciting day for the Edmonton Oilers,” said Oilers general manager Ken Holland.

Source: thestar July 12, 2021 23:37 UTC