BREAKING - Edmonton Oilers make several surprising players available for trade

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Skyler Walker
November 25, 2023 (11:02)

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Breaking News: Edmonton Oilers Ready for Big Changes Amid Struggles

In a surprising twist, the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly open to making significant changes. Edmonton Oilers and TSN reporter Ryan Rishaug reveals that the Oilers are willing to consider offers for any young talents, current players, or draft picks, with the only exceptions being their first-round pick and star players Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.

Rishaug's insights highlight the urgency felt by the Oilers due to their recent challenges. With a three-game losing streak, including a recent 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the team is eager for a turnaround under new head coach Kris Knoblauch.

All eyes are on Ken Holland right now and rightfully so. My sense is, outside their first round pick, all assets and options (29,97 aside) are in play to try and find a fix. Prospects, 2nd rounders, roster players, all of it on the table...

-Said Rishaug.

This means Ryan-Nugent Hopkins, Mattias Ekholm, Darnell Nurse, Evan Bouchard and many others are listed as options to be traded in return for help.

Despite having six players with 14 or more points in the first 18 games, including three at a point-per-game pace or better, the Oilers grapple with scoring inconsistencies. Notably, four forwards, including Connor Brown and Mattias Janmark, have struggled to contribute, exacerbating the team's issues. The goaltending situation is equally troublesome, with all three goalies holding a save percentage below .900. Stuart Skinner, the current starter, posts a .865 save percentage through 13 games.

As the Oilers seek solutions for their goaltending and depth scoring problems, the readiness to part with assets signals a commitment to significant changes. This revelation adds intrigue to the team's approach to the trade market, keeping fans and the hockey community eagerly awaiting the Oilers' moves in the coming weeks.