Rumor: Chicago, Edmonton & Columbus Could Pull Off Blockbuster 3-Way Deal

The trade chatter is picking up a ton as the Stanley Cup Final is coming down to the wire. Teams outside the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are already making trades and it sounds like the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers could be next.

Friedman on SN590 says Oilers are a logical fit for Duncan Keith. Adds the Blackhawks are interested in Seth Jones and the Oilers got a guy by the name of Caleb Jones, he wonders if that's what Chicago is perhaps trying to do?

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Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet broke the Duncan Keith trade rumors and it turns out the Edmonton Oilers have emerged as a heavy favorite and could be dangling Caleb Jones. Throw in the fact the Columbus Blue Jackets are also talking to the Chicago Blackhawks about a Seth Jones (Caleb's brother) trade and we could have ourselves a massive three-way blockbuster with family involved.

The Blackhawks have some competition as the Philadelphia Flyers are also in on Seth Jones and willing to talk long-term extension. Meanwhile the Oilers have the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken who are also interested in bringing Keith on board.

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