Top 10 deadline targets for the Edmonton Oilers have been revealed
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The Edmonton Oilers are currently sitting in 3rd place overall in the NHL, and they boys are slowly starting to close the gap for the Presidents Trophy. While finishing 1st overall in the league would be a significant achievement, the Edmonton Oilers have their eyes set on hockey's ultimate prize -- the Stanley Cup. With that being said, the Oilers are one breath shy from their first Cup since 1990, and a strategic deadline acquisition could get them over the hump.
Recently, the publishers over at the hockey writers broke down a list of the top 10 players GM Stan Bowman could target a the trade deadline.
Erik Gudbranson
Current Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Contract: $4 Million x Two Years
Although shoulder surgery has limited Erik Gudbranson to just three games this season, there's no question that he'll be a highly sought-after trade target ahead of the deadline.
Current Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Contract: $4 Million x Two Years
Although shoulder surgery has limited Erik Gudbranson to just three games this season, there's no question that he'll be a highly sought-after trade target ahead of the deadline.
Josh Anderson
Current Team: Montreal Canadiens
Contract: $5.5 Million x Three Years
Josh Anderson scored 27 goals and 47 points in his rookie season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but unfortunately, his production hasn't come close to that level during his tenure with the Montreal Canadiens.
Current Team: Montreal Canadiens
Contract: $5.5 Million x Three Years
Josh Anderson scored 27 goals and 47 points in his rookie season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but unfortunately, his production hasn't come close to that level during his tenure with the Montreal Canadiens.
Thatcher Demko
Current Team: Vancouver Canucks
Contract: $5 Million x Two Years
Trade speculation has run rampant in Vancouver this season, as the Canucks have struggled to play with the level of consistency that made them one of the NHL's most dangerous teams just a year ago.
Current Team: Vancouver Canucks
Contract: $5 Million x Two Years
Trade speculation has run rampant in Vancouver this season, as the Canucks have struggled to play with the level of consistency that made them one of the NHL's most dangerous teams just a year ago.
Brian Dumoulin
Current Team: Anaheim Ducks
Contract: $3.1 Million x One Year
The Anaheim Ducks are unlikely to make the postseason, so they'll be looking to move several players in exchange for future assets or young talent to support their rebuild at the deadline.
Current Team: Anaheim Ducks
Contract: $3.1 Million x One Year
The Anaheim Ducks are unlikely to make the postseason, so they'll be looking to move several players in exchange for future assets or young talent to support their rebuild at the deadline.
Mario Ferraro
Current Team: San Jose Sharks
Contract: $3.2 Million x Two Years
Although the past few seasons have been difficult for the struggling Sharks, Mario Ferraro has consistently been one of the few bright spots.
Current Team: San Jose Sharks
Contract: $3.2 Million x Two Years
Although the past few seasons have been difficult for the struggling Sharks, Mario Ferraro has consistently been one of the few bright spots.
John Gibson
Current Team: Anaheim Ducks
Contract: $6.4 Million x Three Years
John Gibson has experienced his share of success and failure during his NHL career, all as a member of the Anaheim Ducks. In the midst of what will likely be his seventh-consecutive season missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, would Gibson entertain a trade to taste success?
Current Team: Anaheim Ducks
Contract: $6.4 Million x Three Years
John Gibson has experienced his share of success and failure during his NHL career, all as a member of the Anaheim Ducks. In the midst of what will likely be his seventh-consecutive season missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, would Gibson entertain a trade to taste success?
Kaeden Korczak
Current Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Contract: $825,000 x Two Years
There's a log jam on the blue line in Vegas. While having a handful of extra defenders available is a good problem, moving on from one - or more - could help the Golden Knights' playoff aspirations.
Current Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Contract: $825,000 x Two Years
There's a log jam on the blue line in Vegas. While having a handful of extra defenders available is a good problem, moving on from one - or more - could help the Golden Knights' playoff aspirations.
Ivan Provorov
Current Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Contract: $4.7 Million x One Year
Ivan Provorov is a pending UFA whose team-friendly cap hit will draw considerable attention ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
Current Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Contract: $4.7 Million x One Year
Ivan Provorov is a pending UFA whose team-friendly cap hit will draw considerable attention ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
Marcus Pettersson
Current Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Contract: $4 Million x One Year
On the verge of missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third straight season, a complete overhaul could occur in Pittsburgh ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, and one player who will be a hot commodity is defender Marcus Pettersson.
Current Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Contract: $4 Million x One Year
On the verge of missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third straight season, a complete overhaul could occur in Pittsburgh ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, and one player who will be a hot commodity is defender Marcus Pettersson.
Jan Rutta
Current Team: San Jose Sharks
Contract: $2.75 Million x One Year
The Sharks will be sellers at this season's trade deadline, and veteran defender Jan Rutta is very likely on the move.
Current Team: San Jose Sharks
Contract: $2.75 Million x One Year
The Sharks will be sellers at this season's trade deadline, and veteran defender Jan Rutta is very likely on the move.
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