Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, the Edmonton Oilers’ top priority now is to acquire a defenseman ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline. After landing a physical depth forward, they checked off one item on their to-do list.

With goalie targets dropping like flies, the Edmonton Oilers might have no choice but to add a defenseman at the trade deadline.

It’s the week of the NHL trade deadline. The Edmonton Oilers have addressed one glaring team need by acquiring Trent Frederic and Max Jones from the Boston Bruins.

Seattle Kraken defenceman Jamie Oleksiak has been identified as an “ideal fit” for the Edmonton Oilers blue line by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli days ahead of the NHL’s Friday trade deadline.