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Should the Edmonton Oilers make a play for this Winnipeg Jet?

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Joshua Deeds
September 6, 2023  (12:54)
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Despite the additions, the Edmonton Oilers still need defensive help, as there are holes on the roster.

To shift minutes away from Cody Ceci, who has been a temporary solution to a permanent problem, they might consider a Winnipeg Jet.

Way-too-early trade deadline targets for the Edmonton Oilers!
How about Dylan DeMelo?!
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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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