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

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.

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