The top ranked trade asset (Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders) has above-average speed but would require a handsome package to acquire. The Oilers are more likely to acquire a player who would cost fewer assets and who owns a lower contract number.

A goalie? A top defenceman? A winger? A centre? Two credible NHL insiders, former GMs Brian Lawton and Craig MacTavish, agree that the one area where the Oilers most have to pick up their play is on defence.

The Edmonton Oilers have made several big moves at the trade deadline throughout their history, but which ones had the most impact?

The Oilers have hit their stride after a bumpy start, but there's still room to add. What's on the list beyond defensive depth?

Although the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are in very different circumstances, they could have similar needs before the NHL trade deadline.

With the 4 Nations Face-Off break upon us, the trade deadline looms large and is less than a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

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.