NHL Trade Rumors: Who Are the Edmonton Oilers Selling Off?

The Edmonton Oilers are widely expected to be one of the most active teams on deadline day because they're one of the few teams far enough out of the playoffs to be definite sellers.

Are there untouchables on the Oilers?

Yes. Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Magnus Paajarvi are definite untouchables. But almost everyone else on the Oilers could be involved in a deal if the price is right.

Who are most likely to be moved?

Dustin Penner

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NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 07: Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators makes a save on Dustin Penner #27 of the Edmonton Oilers on February 7, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Several teams are reportedly interested in power forward Dustin Penner, including Los Angeles, Minnesota, Montreal and Nashville.

Penner is one of the most likely Oilers to be traded because he could provide a good return for the Oilers and could help a team a lot in the playoffs.

Ladislav Smid

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EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 16: Ladislav Smid #5 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 16, 2010 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

Ladislav Smid is a very desirable option for many teams because his salary is only $1.3 million and it's the last year of his contract.

He's only 25 years old and is a pretty good number four or five defenseman who skates well.

Nashville has been mentioned by several sources (@NHLSourcesSay and TSN's Bob McKenzie) as a front runner for Smid.

Ales Hemsky

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NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 07: Alex Hemsky #83 of the Edmonton Oilers dumps the puck past Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predatorson February 7, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Kings are pushing hard for Ales Hemsky, but according to @OilersReport, the Phoenix Coyotes are also interested.

The Predators were in on Hemsky negotiations, but according to Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal, the Preds are definitely out now.

Andrew Cogliano

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COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 05: Andrew Cogliano #13 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on February 5, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

According to @hockeyyinsiderr, "Rumor update: hearing Cogliano might be plan B for #NYRangers if they can't agree to price with #stars."

Obviously, #stars is referring to Brad Richards.

Cogliano also made TSN's list of forwards who are likely to be traded.

Ryan Jones

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ST. LOUIS, MO - FEBRUARY 4: Ryan Jones #28 of the Edmonton Oilers shoots the puck against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on February 4, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Oilers depth forward Ryan Jones is drawing some interest around the league.

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal reported (via Twitter) "Don't know why but I hear oilers might move ufa winger ryan jones who has 13 goals playing 12 min."

He's an upcoming UFA and if the Oilers can't get him re-signed, they could very well trade him.