Oilers rumors: Edmonton linked to Senators’ Drake Batherson as contract talks remain ‘very far apart’

The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson as a potential trade target, with reports indicating his contract negotiations with Ottawa remain 'very far apart'. The stalemate in talks has put Batherson on the trade market, drawing interest from Edmonton ahead of the 2027 NHL trade deadline. The news emerged on August 1, 2026, as the Oilers monitor potential acquisitions to strengthen their roster.