To shift minutes away from Cody Ceci, who has been a temporary solution to a permanent problem, they might consider a Winnipeg Jet.
In addition to playing top-four minutes with Josh Morrissey, Dylan DeMelo has been a Winnipeg Jet since 2019.
DeMelo has a reputation for helping a team in their penalty kill and is a top-four pairing defenseman elsewhere.
He is responsible with his placement, possesses great zone transition skills, and is able to remain detached under pressure, all qualities that a team would look for in its defensive player.
The Jets may have to eat some salary if they trade DeMelo at the deadline.
A top penalty-killing unit in the league will make him a sought-after player, and it's another player to keep an eye on next year.
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6 SEPTEMBRE | 62 ANSWERS Should the Edmonton Oilers make a play for this Winnipeg Jet? Should Ken Holland go after Dylan DeMelo? | ||
Yes | 33 | 53.2 % |
No | 29 | 46.8 % |
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