Oilers Lateral Trade: Who’s Heading Out in the Rumored Swap?

The Edmonton Oilers are exploring trade options to acquire a forward by offering a depth defenseman in a potential lateral move, according to Saturday Headlines' Elliotte Friedman. The franchise is aiming to address offensive roster gaps caused by multiple early-season injuries. The Fourth Period has highlighted Ty Emberson, Spencer Stastney, and Shakir Mukhamadullin as potential trade candidates, noting each defenseman carries a salary cap hit under $2 million.

NHL Trade Talk notes that while Mukhamadullin has struggled with early decision-making and Stastney has yet to make his season debut, Emberson has shown steady defensive value. Edmonton is reportedly in no rush to force a deal, as injured forwards Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are both day-to-day and expected to return soon.