The Edmonton Oilers’ chance at landing Ivan Miroshnichenko via trade just got stronger

Edmonton might not be in a rebuild, but a potential push for an up-and-coming forward was just made a lot easier.

By Noah Guttman · Oil On Whyte

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:46 AM

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Noah Guttman argues the Edmonton Oilers have an improved chance to acquire forward Ivan Miroshnichenko via trade.
The Washington Capitals reportedly prefer trading Miroshnichenko outside the Eastern Conference for a top pick and prospect.
The potential move would be a permanent trade involving future draft capital.

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Noah Guttman reports that the Edmonton Oilers' chances of trading for Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko may improve based on Washington's trade preferences. According to reports from The Fourth Period and insider Jeff Marek, the Capitals prefer to trade Miroshnichenko outside the Eastern Conference, seeking a return centered on a top draft pick or a prospect.

Guttman argues this scenario benefits Edmonton because the Oilers could potentially meet Washington's asking price using future draft capital without surrendering current roster players. Other reported suitors for the forward include the Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, and Vancouver Canucks.

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