Simply put, some NHL teams are desperate for d-men so Larsson has more value to them than he does to the Oilers. Both Larsson and Russell are both weak on the attack but both are solid at limiting opposition scoring chances. When we look at their play last year, here’s how the Oilers d-men ranked on Grade A chances plus-minus: Jones, Benning, Klefbom, Russell, Nurse, Larsson. And here’s how they ranked on goals plus-minus: Russell, Klefbom, Nurse, Larsson, Benning, Jones. The Oilers have Bear and top prospect Evan Bouchard at right defence, along with Adam Larsson.

Source: National Post February 10, 2020 18:33 UTC