With the Edmonton Oilers getting closer to the playoffs, the main focus will be ensuring the team has the best roster possible before the trade deadline is over. An insider is reporting that GM Ken Holland has his eye on a former Stanley Cup champion.
The Ottawa Senators have had a rough season, not meeting expectations at all when it comes to the standings. That said, Vladimir Tarasenko has been quietly having himself a decent year, with 15 goals and 38 points in 55 games. According to Elliotte Friedman, he's on the radar for Edmonton.
Tarasenko would not require a big commitment from Edmonton as he carries a $5 million cap hit and becomes a free agent at the end of this season. The 32-year-old easily adds scoring depth and Stanley Cup experience to the team. Tarasenko got his named engraved on hockey's greatest prize back in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues.