The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Ryan Donato in trade talks with the Chicago Blackhawks. But, what if the Oilers and Hawks pulled off a much bigger deal?

Most of the Edmonton Oilers are on a much-needed break. Despite the consternation of some people over smaller-sample struggles, this squad is a top three NHL team. Among the elite. So, with the trading deadline looking ever closer (certainly in terms of games),

Perhaps the most attractive acquisition target for Edmonton at the deadline is Karel Vejmelka of the Utah Hockey Club. His cap hit ($2.725 million) is workable, and he’s unrestricted this summer (meaning there is no worry about impacting next year’s cap hit).

NHL Trade Deadline is one month away. And the Edmonton Oilers are one team likely to make a move before the buzzer sounds at 3 PM Eastern on March 7th. Edmonton has already made one intriguing move, albeit a signing.

The Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman as general manager in late July 2024, after the heavy free-agent work was done. Acquisitions like Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner and Matt Savoie were the work of CEO Jeff Jackson and the rest of hockey ops earlier in July.