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Edmonton Oilers: Potential Acquisitions – Atlantic Division

By Devon Hladunewich

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 11: A detail of the Edmonton Oilers logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on February 11, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 11: A detail of the Edmonton Oilers logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on February 11, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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Luke Glendening #41, Detroit Red Wings
Luke Glendening #41, Detroit Red Wings, Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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