It has been 30 years since the Oilers won their last Stanley Cup but with two of the best players in the world to build around, it is certainly possible to restore the glory days.
At the trade deadline, two trades are made:
Edmonton Oilers trade Jesse Puljujarvi, Caleb Jones, Zack Kassian, 2021 2nd round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for Dylan Strome, Philipp Kurashev.
The Oilers add Dylan Strome and Philipp Kurashev to add some offensive punch to the lineup.
The Oilers also trade Adam Larsson, Jujhar Khaira to the New York Islanders for Anthony Beauvillier, Scott Mayfield.
The Oilers add vital role players in Anthony Beauvillier and Scott Mayfield.
The Edmonton Oilers make it to the 2020-21 season but lose in the 2nd round of the playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers buyout James Neal; the buyout costs 1.9 million per season until 2025.
Edmonton Oilers lose Ethan Bear to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft.
Before the 2021 draft, the Oilers make one trade:
Edmonton Oilers trade Ryan Nugent Hopkins, Alex Chiasson to the Minnesota Wild for Ryan Hartman, 2021 1st round pick.
The Oilers get Ryan Hartman and a 2021 1st round pick for RNH and Alex Chiasson, two UFAs that they might not re-sign.
2021 Draft
19-Chaz Lucius
23-Francesco Pinelli
The Edmonton Oilers draft Chaz Lucius and Francesco Pinelli, two solid prospects to add to their offensive firepower.
Edmonton Oilers re-sign a few players:
Tyson Barrie-3yrs/4.5M per
Kailer Yamamoto-5yrs/4.25M per
Anthony Beauvillier-4yrs/3.5M per
Dominik Kahun/Tyler Ennis-1 yr deals
Edmonton Oilers re-sign All other RFAs
Edmonton Oilers sign Linus Ullmark-3yr deal worth 3.75M per season.
In the 2021-22 Season, the Edmonton Oilers make it to the Stanley Cup Finals before being eliminated in 6 games.
Before the 2022 draft, the Oilers make one major trade:
Edmonton Oilers trade Dylan Strome, 1st round pick 2023 to the Montreal Canadiens for Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
The Oilers get Jesperi Kotkaniemi, a talented young center, who is stuck playing behind Suzuki and Danault in Montreal.
2022 draft
31-Gleb Trikozov
Edmonton Oilers draft Gleb Trikozov, a talented Russian prospect, who can help the team in two or three years.
Edmonton Oilers re-sign a few players:
Darnell Nurse-6yrs/5.75M per
Kyle Turris-2yrs/1.5M per
Josh Archibald-2yrs/1.5M per
Philip Kurashev-2yrs/1.5M per
Edmonton Oilers re-sign All other RFAs
Edmonton Oilers sign Brayden McNabb, Frank Vatrano to a 3 yr deal worth 3 million per season.
The Edmonton Oilers win the Presidents' Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the 2022-23 season.
After the 2022-23 season, Edmonton makes two major trade:
Edmonton Oilers trade Oscar Klefbom to the St.Louis Blues for Robert Thomas.
The Blues need a top 4 defenseman, while the Oilers need a top 6 Forward.
Daniil Tarasov is acquired from the Edmonton Oilers for a 2024 3rd round pick.
The Oilers add Daniil Tarasov, a Russian goalie, who is stuck in the pipeline in Columbus.
Edmonton Oilers re-sign a few players:
Philip Broberg-3yrs/5M per
Robert Thomas-5yrs/4.5M per
Jesperi Kotkaniemi-2yrs/2.5M per
Daniil Tarasov-2 yr deal
Edmonton Oilers re-sign All other RFAs
Edmonton Oilers sign Justin Holl to a 3 yr deal worth 2.5 million per season.
By the 2023-24 season, Edmonton has already won a Stanley Cup and is on the cusp of another.
2023-24 Edmonton Oilers
L.Draisaitl-C.McDavid-K.Yamamoto
A.Beauvillier-J.Kotkaniemi-R.Thomas
F.Vatrano-F.Pinelli-C.Lucius
C.Marody-K.Turris-J.Archibald
P.Broberg-E.Bouchard
D.Nurse-J.Holl
B.McNabb-T.Barrie
L.Ullmark
D.Tarasov
Top Prospects: G.Trikozov
The Edmonton Oilers have assembled a talented young team that has the potential to be the next dynasty in the league.
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