Edmonton Oilers' In «Go-For-It» Mode This Offseason

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Dylan Robillard
June 5, 2023 (1:24)

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Per Sportsnet Insider Elliotte Friedman, the Edmonton Oilers are in «go-for-it» mode. With a window to win the Stanley Cup that could stay open for the next three or four seasons, the NHL insider believes that there's a sense around this Edmonton team that they will try to do something big this off-season.

«I really do think that there is an overall feeling in your (Edmonton's) organization to be bold because your window is now. I definitely think that is there. I absolutely believe in that. Likeyou guys are in go-for-it mode. And if there is something out there (and) you guys think even if it's, I don't know if risky is the right word, but its big but you guys think it'll help II don't think you're gonna be afraid to do it, I think you're loading up for the next couple of years.»

Elliotte Friedman may not be alluding to a big blockbuster trade this off-season, meaning not going out and trying to land players like Patrick Kane or Erik Karlsson. Instead, Friedman might be referring to the fact that the Oilers will have to jump on opportunities when they come up. This is the time to do something big, and even if it's risky, give it serious consideration. Especially if the team wants to win a cup in the next couple years.

As far as who is out there, that's a tough question to answer. GMs are likely looking at what the Florida Panthers did by moving two of their biggest pieces for Matthew Tkachuk and the General Managers are thinking about changing the faces of their franchise around. If managers are looking for big deals, the reality is, almost anyone could be traded this summer. Anything is on the table for a lot of teams.