It doesn't make sense that you'd trade a Tom Gilbert, then replace him with a more expensive clone. I've no inside information that the Edmonton Oilers are after Calgary Flames defenceman Jay Bouwmeester, but Bouwmeester's name is bashing around the Internet gossip stink heap as a possible target for the Edmonton Oilers in the "big wow" trade that Bob Stauffer has speculated about the Oilers making. This got me wondering if the player made sense in any way for the Oilers to pursue. Bouwmeester, 29, is  a highly-paid, veteran d-man who signed with the Flames three summers ago, but might have warmed up to Edmonton by now. Should the Oilers maybe warm up to him? First off, let's look at who the Oilers have on the blueline: Ladislav Smid and Jeff Petry, who both played strong hockey against strong competition last year, both coming into their own as NHLers. Ryan Whitney, who may or may not be ready to resume play as a top-end NHL d-man with puck-moving ability. Phenom Justin Schultz, who has offensive spark but will struggle defensively. Injured Andy Sutton. Power play specialist Corey Potter Error-prone but physical Theo Peckham. Nick Schultz, who plays a safe, quiet and solid defensive game. Prospects Martin Marincin, Colt Teubert and Taylor Fedun, all of them are better off in Oklahoma City at least one more year. Prospect Oscar Klefbom, injured now, and still fresh out of the package, but with all the markers of a skilled NHLer for seasons to