Edmonton Oilers roster needs one more piece for another Stanley Cup run

The Edmonton Oilers enter training camp with a strong roster and significant salary cap flexibility following the trade of defenceman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks earlier this summer. The team retained approximately $4.725 million in cap space after July 1 free agency spending, positioning themselves to pursue an impactful addition during the season. Analysts suggest targeting a young forward, with Cutter Gauthier — who scored 41 goals for the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025-26 regular season — highlighted as a potential acquisition.