Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen reacts to playing hero against the Golden Knights and helping his team advance in the playoffs.

Few NHL starting goalies have had as much of a roller coaster ride the past two years as Stuart Skinner. The Edmonton Oilers‘ No. 1 goaltender has shown he can absolutely steal games, and he was a big reason why the Oilers nearly won the Stanley Cup last year.

As the Oilers battle in the playoffs, a potential blockbuster offseason move is brewing. Reportedly, Edmonton is eyeing Florida Panthers' defenseman Aaron Ekblad, valued around $60 million, to fortify their defensive lineup.

OIlers star Leon Draisaitl praises the depth as they advanced in the Stanley Cup Playoffs by beating the Golden Knights.

Forward Kasperi Kapanen settled the tight-checking game at 7:19 of overtime, jamming in a rebound on a scramble in front past Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill. Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner made 24 saves for his second consecutive shutout.

The Los Angeles Kings hired Hall of Fame hockey executive Ken Holland as their general manager. Holland spent the past year out of the NHL after leaving the Edmonton Oilers by mutual decision in June 2024.

That’s why it’s unlikely that RFA Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard and Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Matthew Knies will be targeted. The amount of money required to make them even consider leaving their team carries with it asset payouts that few teams have.