Over the course of this five-part series, where I’ve gone through the questions that will define what is arguably the most consequential offseason in Edmonton Oilers history, I’ve looked at a lot of different things.

I kicked things off with a look at the coaching staff, which was clearly the first question that the organization itself wanted to address, and from there, I dug into some roster-related questions. The Oilers do not need to make sweeping changes to their roster to be competitive.

They could bring back a handful of their pending free agents, they could add a young player to the forward, or they could dabble in the veteran free agent market.

It wouldn’t be a particularly flashy offseason, but as much as the 2025-26 season was disappointing, I think it’s important to remember that this team isn’t that far away from being a contender.

Even with just a few small moves, they should be considered one of the top contenders in the West.

The Oilers should have their sights aimed higher, though.

This is a front office that should be looking to do more than be in the conversation in the Pacific Division or the Western Conference. That’s the bare minimum, but they should be trying to make the kind of moves that put the rest of the league on notice that they’re back.

The Oilers don’t have a lot of prospects in their system that other teams would hold in high........

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