Oilers Exploring Trade for Forward Help

The Edmonton Oilers are exploring a lateral trade to swap defensive depth for a forward, according to Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines. With injuries impacting Edmonton's forward group, the team is considering a modest roster adjustment rather than a major blockbuster deal to balance their lineup.

Friedman did not specify which defenseman might be moved, but NHL Trade Talk identifies Spencer Stastney as the most likely candidate. Stastney sits eighth on Edmonton's defensive depth chart, and potential speculative forward targets mentioned by the writer include Mark Kastelic, Kevin Stenlund, and Kirby Dach.