7 prime trade targets to help the Edmonton Oilers at deadline
The Edmonton Oilers have been on a wild ride so far this season. Despite their recent loss to the Florida Panthers, the team seems to be getting things back on track.
So far, the general consensus has been that general manager Stan Bowman is aggressively searching the market for some help on the blue line.
Although this might be the case, it never hurts to add some offensive fire power when the postseason inches closer.
With that being said, Daily Hive has recently published an intriguing article of potential deadline trade targets to help bolster the Oilers forward group.
The Edmonton Oilers could target these 7 forwards at the trade deadline
Alex Tuch (Buffalo Sabres)
Age: 28
Contract: $4.75 million (UFA-2026)
The Buffalo Sabres are in a tailspin and will almost certainly be sellers at the trade deadline.
2. Brock Nelson (New York Islanders)
Age: 33
Contract: $6 million (UFA-2025)
Over the years, the Oilers have made a habit of acquiring grizzled veteran players ahead of the playoffs, and Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders fits that bill.
3. Mathieu Olivier (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Age: 27
Contract: $1.1 million (UFA-2025)
If Oilers GM Stan Bowman wants to add a bit of intensity into the lineup, with a dash of scoring, Mathieu Olivier could be an easy target.
4. Yanni Gourde (Seattle Kraken)
Age: 33
Contract: $5.16 million (UFA-2025)
It's been a struggle for Seattle Kraken veteran Yanni Gourde this season and his time in the Pacific Northwest may be coming to an end.
5. Kaapo Kakko (New York Rangers)
Age: 23
Contract: $2.4 million (RFA-2025)
Another thing the Oilers seem to be open to recently is giving another chance to players with a high draft pedigree.
6. Ryan O'Reilly (Nashville Predators)
Age: 33
Contract: $4.5 million (UFA-2027)
The Nashville Predators are one of the most surprising teams for all the wrong reasons this year and there is reason to believe that a firesale could be imminent.
7. Taylor Hall (Chicago Blackhawks)
Age: 33
Contract: $6 million (UFA-2025)
Who doesn't love a good reunion? Taylor Hall has had his fair share of ups and downs with the Chicago Blackhawks this season.
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DECEMBRE 18 | 278 ANSWERS 7 prime trade targets to help the Edmonton Oilers at deadline Do you think the Edmonton Oilers should target one of these 7 forwards? | ||
| Yes | 179 | 64.4 % |
| No | 99 | 35.6 % |
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