While there may be a flurry of trade activity before the deadline on April 3, if the past two years are any indicator, there may not be as much activity as some predict or hope for.
With almost all teams still within reach of a playoff spot, it is a seller's market without question.
The salary cap will be lowered next year and that complicates potential trades. Some teams simply cannot add to their payrolls.
The Edmonton Oilers do not fall into this category as they have a lot of cap space (per CapGeek).
The biggest issue facing the management team, as it is with so many others, is handicapping the chances of making the playoffs.
If the Oilers are within four points of the final playoff spot leading up to the deadline, it would seem appropriate to try and add to the roster.
While the team has several needs, landing a defenseman that can log a lot of minutes while playing in one of the top two pairings, should be their first priority.
Here are the three reasons why this should be a priority for the Oilers.
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Article written by James Onusko
Edmonton Oilers’ Greatest Need at the Deadline: A Top-4 Defenseman
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