Insider Connects Edmonton Oilers to Power Forward trade options

He spoke especially of rugged forwards as it's become clear that the Oilers should add some toughness to their forward lines as the season wears on and how the playoffs usually play out.

Staples also explained that there's a good chance Kane could be available for the playoffs which means they could keep him on long term injury reserve and allows them to use his $5.125 million to acquire one or potentially two forwards.

The style of player they'd like to trade for would play along the lines of Oilers forward Vasili Podkolzin. He brings an edge to the Oilers forward lines and has no qualms of hitting players along with his skill set and the ability to put goals in the net.

He seems to have found himself alongside Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson Which has worked out quite well and has been one of the best lines for the Oilers over the past several games.

But it's clear that general manager Stan Bowman will need to look for help in terms of physicality and toughness as the Oilers are currently the least hitting team in the NHL.

Staples had many names available as the NHL will be littered with many middle and bottom six players as they have become the common player available at the trade deadline.

Players like Scott Laughton, Rickard Rakell and Ryan Donato could all be players that could help the Oilers break the bank or destroy their draft capital.

The Oilers are expected to be active this trade deadline with several needs including a defenseman and forwards but it's clear the team will need to upgrade their toughness and with so many available the prices may be reasonable.

Source: Edmonton Journal
Kane jackpot could mean Edmonton Oilers add to their pod of rugged forwards