Ranking 6 Edmonton Oilers players and prospects most likely to be traded

Here are the top six trade assets, aside from the draft picks, for the Oilers between now and the deadline.

By Sean Gentille and Thomas Drance · The Athletic

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:15 PM

Key Things to Know

The analysis ranks Ike Howard, Damien Carfagna, Tomas Cibulka, Asher Barnett, Josh Samanski, and Zack Sharp as Edmonton's top trade assets.
The writers argue Edmonton's surplus of left-handed defencemen gives general manager Stan Bowman trade leverage.
Winger Ike Howard is identified as the Oilers' most valuable potential trade chip despite limited ice time.

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The Athletic ranks six Edmonton Oilers players and prospects most likely to be traded as general manager Stan Bowman navigates limited draft capital ahead of the deadline. Forward Ike Howard tops the list, followed by defencemen Damien Carfagna and Tomas Cibulka, collegiate blueliner Asher Barnett, forward Josh Samanski, and prospect Zack Sharp.

The analysis highlights Edmonton's organizational depth on left defence as its primary strength to deal from. The writers suggest the Oilers could package Howard, a defensive prospect, and a 2027 second-round pick to target a middle-six scoring winger or veteran centre.

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