Though the offseason is in full swing for the Edmonton Oilers, there is still some time before any moves are made in earnest. Still, there is room for lots of speculation on what the offseason might hold for the Oilers.
The Edmonton Oilers need another defenseman and are being urged to swing a deal for a big blueliner from the Buffalo Sabres.
After two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers now need a big comeback to escape the first round.
The Oilers could hit the trade market this summer in search of goaltending help, while the Sharks have several options that they could pursue with their first-round draft pick.
Edmonton Oilers‘ Evan Bouchard did not hide his frustration after being left off the NHL’s 2025–26 Norris Trophy finalist list, despite producing one of the best offensive seasons by a defenseman in recent league history.
The Edmonton Oilers should look at re-acquiring Buffalo Sabres right-handed defenseman Michael Kesselring. He’s been a healthy scratch during the playoffs and his behind Conor Timmins and Logan Stanley.
Connor McDavid says the Edmonton Oilers are an average team with high expectations and agrees the organization has taken a step back as a whole.
The Edmonton Oilers may not be done reshaping their roster after all and a potential connection with the Detroit Red Wings is starting to attract serious attention.