The NHL offseason has been absolute bedlam so far.

We’ve seen star players traded, multiple first-round picks moved, and pricey offer sheets signed. Amid all the chaos, the Edmonton Oilers quietly improved their cap situation and added on the margins. Now, they’re on the hunt for a bigger move.

Stan Bowman set everything in motion when he traded Darnell Nurse on the first day of free agency to create substantial cap space. He used the savings to shore up the team’s goaltending, defence, and bottom six. Now, the roster is practically set, with $5.925 million in cap space, according to PuckPedia, to add the final piece of the puzzle: a top-six forward.

Most of the worthwhile free agents have already found a home, but the Oilers can find that scoring winger via trade. One player to keep an eye on is Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell.

The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta recently connected the Oilers to Rakell, as the Penguins are reportedly listening to offers. The 33-year-old has two seasons remaining on a five-year contract that carries an AAV of $5 million. Edmonton has the cap space and the assets to acquire him, but is he the right fit?

What would Rickard Rakell bring to the Oilers?

Rakell’s greatest appeal is obvious: his ability to score goals. He’s a seven-time 20-goal scorer in the NHL, with four of those seasons coming within the last five years.

He averages about 15........

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