Dream Oilers trade targets on teams struggling to start the season

OilersNation writer Cynthia Ryley Delaney identifies six potential trade targets from struggling NHL teams for the Edmonton Oilers during the 2026-27 season. With Edmonton competing near the top of the Pacific Division, Delaney suggests targeting Calgary Flames center Morgan Frost, Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov, and Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson. These forward options are pitched as ways to bolster Edmonton's top six or provide a capable second-line center.

Delaney also highlights Chicago Blackhawks winger Teuvo Teräväinen, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, and Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe. Teräväinen is viewed as a cost-effective depth scoring option, while Edvinsson and Kempe are characterized as ambitious, expensive targets facing significant salary cap and asset hurdles.