Leon Draisaitl Edmonton Oilers #29, Duncan Keith Chicago Blackhawks #2 Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
After the Edmonton Oilers were shockingly swept in the first round of the 2021 playoffs by the Winnipeg Jets, there was not much optimism throughout the fanbase. The one glimmer of hope however was this offseason, as for the first time since Ken Holland’s hiring they were set to have plenty of cap space to try and make some changes.
Heading into the offseason, most agreed the Oilers were in need of both a top-six winger as well as a third-line center.