Why the Edmonton Oilers are on the hunt for a right-handed centre

The Edmonton Oilers are actively seeking a right-handed centre after finishing last season with only two such players in that role, one of whom was Curtis Lazar. The team currently has no clear NHL-ready option at right-handed centre, with their biggest prospect being AHL Bakersfield Condors rookie Owen Michaels, who has a strong college background but is unproven at the NHL level. Historically, the Oilers have featured legendary centres like Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Connor McDavid, and Leon Draisaitl, but right-handed centres have not been a consistent strength for the organization.