As we approach the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, there’s been significant focus on goaltending and defence as areas of improvement for the Edmonton Oilers, which is quite understandable.

Perhaps the most attractive acquisition target for Edmonton at the deadline is Karel Vejmelka of the Utah Hockey Club. His cap hit ($2.725 million) is workable, and he’s unrestricted this summer (meaning there is no worry about impacting next year’s cap hit).

Trade Deadline approaching, the Tampa Bay Lightning are shaping up to be buyers again. They have been one of the busiest teams at the deadline

The New York Islanders are sitting outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the international break. Even a seven-game winning streak and an incredible run from Ilya Sorokin could not get them into the top eight.