Edmonton Oilers Eye Defensive Upgrades, But Salary Cap Poses Major Hurdle Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Edmonton Oilers, a top NHL team, are severely constrained by a mere $10,000 in salary cap space as the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approaches. They are reportedly interested in acquiring defensemen Justin Faulk and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to strengthen their blue line for a playoff run. However, any trade for these targets hinges on the Oilers first moving veteran winger Andrew Mangiapane to free up cap space.