The latest from the Edmonton Oilers
No major moves at the NHL Trade Deadline
The Edmonton Oilers were quiet at the NHL Trade Deadline, making only one minor move. They acquired defenceman Markus Niemelainen from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
Many expected the Oilers to be active at the deadline, as they are in a playoff spot but have been struggling lately. However, they decided to stand pat and hope that their current roster can turn things around.
Oilers acquire Mattias Ekholm from Nashville
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Mattias Ekholm from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Tyson Barrie and a first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Ekholm is a 32-year-old left-handed defenceman who has played for the Predators for the past eight seasons. He is a physical presence who can also contribute offensively, with 9 goals and 24 assists in 57 games this season.
The Oilers are hoping that Ekholm can help them improve their defence and make a deep playoff run.
Oilers linked to multiple Flyers players
The Edmonton Oilers are linked to multiple players from the Philadelphia Flyers, including Scott Laughton, Travis Konecny, and Ivan Provorov.
Laughton is a 28-year-old centreman who has played for the Flyers for the past seven seasons. He is a versatile player who can play both centre and wing, and he has 11 goals and 17 assists in 57 games this season.
Konecny is a 25-year-old left-winger who has played for the Flyers for the past six seasons. He is a speedy and skilled player who has 20 goals and 25 assists in 57 games this season.
Provorov is a 25-year-old defenceman who has played for the Flyers for the past five seasons. He is a talented offensive defenceman who has 7 goals and 23 assists in 57 games this season.
The Oilers are reportedly interested in all three players, but it is unclear if they will be able to acquire any of them.
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