As reported by TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, the Oilers made a huge push to trade for Rantanen. They were also reportedly willing to sign him to an extension bigger than the eight-year, $96 million deal he ended up inking with the Stars.

All things considered, the trade deadline Stan Bowman and company delivered for the Oilers looks good at first blush.

We break down three players the Edmonton Oilers were rumored to target — but were right to avoid instead of making desperation trades.