The Edmonton Oilers may have an ideal trade partner sitting right in their division with the Seattle Kraken.

The top ranked trade asset (Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders) has above-average speed but would require a handsome package to acquire. The Oilers are more likely to acquire a player who would cost fewer assets and who owns a lower contract number.

The Edmonton Oilers are an all-around elite team this season, with the exception of still average goaltending. Yet, Oilers insiders still insist that the team can only be improved through a defence trade.

The Edmonton Oilers are a team that, despite having a boatload of talent, have plenty of areas they’d like to improve before the playoffs get underway.

The Oilers have hit their stride after a bumpy start, but there's still room to add. What's on the list beyond defensive depth?

The Edmonton Oilers recently released a new behind the scenes look at their scouting operations before the trade deadline in their new edition of the Drop on Oilers+.