Oilers Eye Scoring Forward | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

The Oilers are eyeing a scoring forward to bolster their lineup, with GM Stan Bowman emphasizing they have plenty of goalies and defensemen — but not enough firepower up front. With nearly $5 million in cap space and a financially “ideal” situation thanks to recent moves like Darnell Nurse’s departure, they’re poised to act smartly if the right free agent — like Tarasenko or Bunting — becomes available. Bowman’s patience is key: he’s watching how players adapt under the new coaching system before making any big moves, knowing flexibility will be crucial as the season unfolds and playoff…