The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann in recent weeks.

, Bob Stauffer mentioned the forward, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman agreeing that he’d look good on the roster. From there, the rumour took on a life of its own, with The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta also corroborating the rumour. Additionally, McMann is ranked as an “obvious trade candidate” in Daily Faceoff’s most recent trade board.

The big question is how well does McMann fit on the Oilers? In this article, we’ll look at how McMann fits the Oilers roster, whether the Oilers can afford his cap hit, as well as his potential cost.

McMann’s Fit

There’s a lot to like about McMann. He’s capable of scoring 20 goals, he’s fast, has size, and can play up and down the lineup. Born in Wainwright, Alberta, the left-shot winger has had a strong season, scoring 19 goals and 32 points in 56 games. That’s on pace for 27 goals and 46........

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