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Oilers Roster Crunch Ahead | NHL News
The Edmonton Oilers are tightening their roster for the 2026-27 season, with training camp looming and a new coach in charge—but adding veteran free agents on tryouts feels like clutter when they’re already packed with competition. With 16 forwards vying for 12-13 spots and 8 defensemen fighting for 7, the team’s focus should be on internal depth, not external noise. The shortened preseason only makes evaluation harder. Their biggest hole? A top-six scoring winger—something they couldn’t find in free agency. The smart play? Stay patient, keep cap flexibility, and target that piece via trade…
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