“One that comes to mind is the Nashville Predators’ Filip Forsberg,” Larkin wrote. “Who has four seasons remaining on his deal from 2026-27 onward, carrying an $8.5-million cap hit. He does have a no-movement clause and would be moving away from a no-tax market, but perhaps the trade would be worth it if Forsberg simply wants to chase a championship. The Oilers could also look at a proven winner in 2022-23 Conn Smythe Trophy recipient Jonathan Marchessault, who earns $5.5 million annually from the Preds through 2028-29.”

“Jacob Markstrom, who has lots of experience playing in Western Canada as a former Vancouver Canuck and Calgary Flame,” Larkin writes. “Frederik Andersen, who has his own big-game shortcomings but would still be an upgrade…If the Oilers want to rectify the problem via the trade market, the New York Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin should top the wish list. … Sorokin’s $8.25-million AAV is a bargain relative to his skill level, and he still played very well last season on a sinking team. He does have a no-movement clause, but would he waive it if he’s sick of losing?”