Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers could look at some of the older European free agents that might be able to step right into their lineup. In the past, they’ve been able to add some checkers, but what they need this time are scorers.
Eriksson’s salary after July 1st may make him more tradeable
Iain MacIntyre: Vancouver Canucks owe Loui Eriksson a $4 million bonus on July 1st. After that Eriksson will only be owed $9 million over the final three years of his contract.
The Canucks could even retain some salary making him even more tradeable.