Detroit Red Wings
Luke Glendening (Current Cap Hit $1,800,000, 54GP-6G-9A) UFA
At the trade deadline last season there was lots of talk around the Oilers trading for Glendening. Just like he would have added forward depth then, he can add depth now. A right-handed center with a faceoff percentage of 60.9% last season, he would be a welcome fit in the bottom six.
Marc Staal (Current Cap Hit $5,700,000, 54GP-3G-7P) UFA
Even though this isn’t the Marc Staal from his Rangers days, he is still a reliable shutdown defenseman. He would bring added experience and a calming influence to the Oilers’ back end which would be helpful in the playoffs.
Florida Panthers
Chris Driedger (Current Cap Hit $850,000, 23GP-14W-0.927SV%) UFA
After splitting action with Bobrovsky last season Driedger came out with the potential to become a starting goalie in a different. His 0.927 save percentage would be an excellent addition to the Oilers’ goaltending rotation.
Alexander Wennberg (Current Cap Hit $2,250,000, 56GP-17G-12A) UFA
Playing third-line center for the Panthers Wennberg is another option for the Oilers to add skill to their bottom six. With his offensive numbers, he would be an upgrade on a Gaetan Haas or Jujhar Khaira, although he would cost you more on the cap side of things.