The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Even though there are some yellow flags when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers acquiring winger Trent Frederic, the upside and fit should outweigh any concerns.

We’re just a few days away from the trade deadline for the 2024-25 NHL season. To say the Edmonton Oilers need to do something would be an understatement.  The team has been a buyer in each of the past five seasons.

Kane, who recently submitted a 16-team approved trade list, per Friedman, had been viewed as the Oilers’ best chance to create cap flexibility. However, his uncertain injury status and a "disagreement" on his return timeline add another layer of difficulty to the Oilers' situation.

The Oilers aren’t desperate to add anywhere, but there are a few spots where solidifying sure would be useful.

The biggest question mark for the Edmonton Oilers, just like it was last season, is their goaltending. Right now, the tandem of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard isn’t striking fear into the hearts of

According to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston, Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is open to waiving his no-trade clause to join the Oilers. That being said, Edmonton hasn't declared itself to be openly in the hunt for a goalie before the March 7 deadline.