Why did the Oilers trade Eberle? Why is Eberle not playing?

Jordan Eberle is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and played for the team from 2010 to 2017.

Eberle was traded to the New York Islanders in 2017. In his career, Eberle has been a valuable player and has been named to the NHL Second All-Star Team.

Why did the Oilers trade, Eberle?

Yet, the Oilers basically decided to move in the opposite direction and remove a talented offensive piece to support Draisaitl and McDavid.

Eberle was a significant contributor for the Islanders alongside young, talented center Mathew Barzal, with 76 goals and 169 points in 272 games on Long Island.

Why is

not playing?

Eberle has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but was on the ice for Monday’s morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Penguins.

Eberle skated on the top line with Yanni Gourde and Jaden Schwartz (who is also a game-time decision) in the session.