A recall or a trade: How could the Oilers tweak their lineup?

Andrew Cawood of OilersNation explores how the Edmonton Oilers can tweak their lineup despite a strong start to the season near the top of the league standings. He suggests the Oilers could send down Isaac Howard or Max Jones to create space, either by promoting prospects from the AHL's Bakersfield Condors or acquiring depth players through trades.

For internal promotions, Cawood highlights Quinn Hutson, Connor Clattenburg, and the injured Aku Raty as viable call-up candidates. On the trade market, the writer proposes pursuing wingers such as Reid Schaefer, Matt Rempe, or Cole Smith, while suggesting Washington's Boone Jenner and Philadelphia's Noel Acciari as potential centre targets to bolster Edmonton's depth.