Jeff Marek “confirms” Leon Draisaitl, Nikita Kucherov trade swap consideration by Oilers and Bolts in 2019

eff Marek "confirms" Leon Draisaitl, Nikita Kucherov trade swap consideration by Oilers and Bolts in 2019. (Image Source: Imagn)

NHL insider Jeff Marek has revealed that Leon Draisaitl and Nikita Kucherov were involved in serious trade discussions between the Edmonton Oilers and the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019.

On his podcast, "The Sheet," he confirmed that a potential swap was considered, although it's unclear how close the teams were to finalizing the deal. Marek said:

“I’ve had this confirmed — there were conversations between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Edmonton Oilers and the two primaries changing were Nikita Kucherov for Leon Draisatil. That was the conversation. … I’m not sure how close they got.”