Major trade brewing with the Oilers: Edmonton journalist suggests Justin Barron as potential piece

Let's just say the clues are adding up.

First, there's insider Frank Seravalli, who recently reported that a major trade is in the works involving the Edmonton Oilers:

According to Seravalli, this trade could be announced before training camp begins, so within the next two weeks at most, and it appears to involve a defenseman.

From the way Seravalli describes it, it seems like the Oilers have this deal on the table but are waiting for something before finalizing it.

Second, we have an Edmonton journalist who outright sends Justin Barron to the Oilers.

And third, it's mentioned that things are expected to shake up in the coming weeks and we need to keep an eye on Justin Barron in Montreal.

The goal here is certainly not to start a rumor, but if we accumulate facts reported by reliable sources, it's clear we shouldn't be surprised if Justin Barron is eventually traded by Kent Hughes.

We shouldn't be surprised if he's played his last game with the Habs, and we also shouldn't be surprised if he's traded to the Edmonton Oilers, who just lost Philip Broberg to the St. Louis Blues via an offer sheet.

This is a situation to watch in the coming weeks.

Barron, 22 years old, was the 25th overall pick in 2020 (1st round) and is a right-handed defenseman with 30 points in 94 career NHL games.

What would you ask in exchange for his services?