I don’t love it but they had a logjam at LHD and are higher on Wilsby. As long as they got a 3rd or more it’s fine with me. Also Blankenburg’s play is a factor.
Great guy and solid, but there are Spencer Stastneys growing on trees out there.
Always been a fan of Stastney. Unbelievable skater. Wish him the best!
We have a lot of D so can’t say I’m surprised one got traded. All the best to Stastney
Utilize Gemini to give a possible outcome:
Based on the current rosters, trade rumors, and asset availability for both teams as of December 2025, here is the most realistic trade scenario for Spencer Stastney going from the Nashville Predators to the Edmonton Oilers.
The Trade Proposal
* To Edmonton Oilers: D Spencer Stastney
* To Nashville Predators: Ty Emberson (D) OR a 2027 4th Round Pick
Why This is Realistic
1. The “Change of Scenery” Swap (Stastney for Emberson)
This is the most logical “hockey trade.” Both players are 25-year-old defensemen on affordable contracts who have found themselves as the “odd man out” on their respective blue lines.
* For Edmonton: They get a mobile, puck-moving defenseman in Stastney who can play the left side (or off-side right). While Edmonton has depth on the left (Ekholm, Nurse, Kulak), Stastney offers more transitional upside than their current depth options.
* For Nashville: They acquire Ty Emberson, a Right-Handed Defenseman (RHD). Nashville has a surplus of left-shot defenders (Josi, Skjei, Lauzon, Stastney, Wilsby). Acquiring a young RHD helps balance their depth chart, which is thin on the right side behind their top pair.
2. The Draft Pick Scenario (Stastney for a Pick)
If Nashville prefers to simply “sell” assets for future capital:
* The Return: A 4th Round Pick (2027) is the standard market value for a bottom-pairing defenseman with some upside.
* Note: A 2026 mid-round pick would be preferred, but reports indicate Edmonton has already moved several of their 2026 mid-round picks (potentially their 4th and 5th) in previous deals. A 2027 pick is the next available “clean” asset.
* Why Nashville does it: Stastney is a pending Group 6 UFA (Unrestricted Free Agent) this summer if he does not reach 80 career NHL games (he is currently around 67 games). If Nashville doesn’t plan to play him every night down the stretch, they risk losing him for free. Trading him ensures they get an asset back.
The Context
* Nashville (The Seller): The Predators have struggled this season (11-14-4) and are rumored to be entering a retool/sell phase. General Manager Barry Trotz is looking to move pieces that aren’t locked into the long-term core to restock the prospect/pick cupboard.
* Edmonton (The Buyer): The Oilers are in “win-now” mode and are always tight against the salary cap. Stastney’s $825,000 cap hit is perfect for them—he is cheap, efficient, and can step into the lineup immediately if injuries strike their top 4.
Likely Outcome: Expect a one-for-one player swap (Stastney for a depth RHD like Emberson or a similar prospect) as it solves immediate roster balance issues for both teams without involving complicated draft capital.
We got a 2027 3rd for him. I’m happy with that.
Can Justin Barron be next, this is ridiculous
Edmonton’s solution to their goaltending problem is….Jarry? Wuuuut? He’s not awful or anything but he’s not what I’d consider a contender goalie who could steal them a game in a conference or cup finals
Nooooooo
WHAT??? I love Stastney, he’s done so well now that he’s back! Pain 😭
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Aw man. Hate to see Stastney go.
I don’t love it but they had a logjam at LHD and are higher on Wilsby. As long as they got a 3rd or more it’s fine with me. Also Blankenburg’s play is a factor.
Great guy and solid, but there are Spencer Stastneys growing on trees out there.
Always been a fan of Stastney. Unbelievable skater. Wish him the best!
We have a lot of D so can’t say I’m surprised one got traded. All the best to Stastney
Utilize Gemini to give a possible outcome:
Based on the current rosters, trade rumors, and asset availability for both teams as of December 2025, here is the most realistic trade scenario for Spencer Stastney going from the Nashville Predators to the Edmonton Oilers.
The Trade Proposal
* To Edmonton Oilers: D Spencer Stastney
* To Nashville Predators: Ty Emberson (D) OR a 2027 4th Round Pick
Why This is Realistic
1. The “Change of Scenery” Swap (Stastney for Emberson)
This is the most logical “hockey trade.” Both players are 25-year-old defensemen on affordable contracts who have found themselves as the “odd man out” on their respective blue lines.
* For Edmonton: They get a mobile, puck-moving defenseman in Stastney who can play the left side (or off-side right). While Edmonton has depth on the left (Ekholm, Nurse, Kulak), Stastney offers more transitional upside than their current depth options.
* For Nashville: They acquire Ty Emberson, a Right-Handed Defenseman (RHD). Nashville has a surplus of left-shot defenders (Josi, Skjei, Lauzon, Stastney, Wilsby). Acquiring a young RHD helps balance their depth chart, which is thin on the right side behind their top pair.
2. The Draft Pick Scenario (Stastney for a Pick)
If Nashville prefers to simply “sell” assets for future capital:
* The Return: A 4th Round Pick (2027) is the standard market value for a bottom-pairing defenseman with some upside.
* Note: A 2026 mid-round pick would be preferred, but reports indicate Edmonton has already moved several of their 2026 mid-round picks (potentially their 4th and 5th) in previous deals. A 2027 pick is the next available “clean” asset.
* Why Nashville does it: Stastney is a pending Group 6 UFA (Unrestricted Free Agent) this summer if he does not reach 80 career NHL games (he is currently around 67 games). If Nashville doesn’t plan to play him every night down the stretch, they risk losing him for free. Trading him ensures they get an asset back.
The Context
* Nashville (The Seller): The Predators have struggled this season (11-14-4) and are rumored to be entering a retool/sell phase. General Manager Barry Trotz is looking to move pieces that aren’t locked into the long-term core to restock the prospect/pick cupboard.
* Edmonton (The Buyer): The Oilers are in “win-now” mode and are always tight against the salary cap. Stastney’s $825,000 cap hit is perfect for them—he is cheap, efficient, and can step into the lineup immediately if injuries strike their top 4.
Likely Outcome: Expect a one-for-one player swap (Stastney for a depth RHD like Emberson or a similar prospect) as it solves immediate roster balance issues for both teams without involving complicated draft capital.
We got a 2027 3rd for him. I’m happy with that.
Can Justin Barron be next, this is ridiculous
Edmonton’s solution to their goaltending problem is….Jarry? Wuuuut? He’s not awful or anything but he’s not what I’d consider a contender goalie who could steal them a game in a conference or cup finals
Nooooooo
WHAT??? I love Stastney, he’s done so well now that he’s back! Pain 😭
What we get, a 2032 6th rounder?