{"id":29276,"date":"2025-07-28T11:40:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/29276\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:40:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:40:11","slug":"oilers-could-offer-a-veteran-forward-a-better-shot-somewhere-else","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/29276\/","title":{"rendered":"Oilers Could Offer a Veteran Forward a Better Shot… Somewhere Else"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite already making several roster moves this summer, the Edmonton Oilers might not be done just yet. According to Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer, the team could be considering another trade to trim its forward group. \u201cThe Oilers already got a lot of forwards right now,\u201d he noted last week. \u201cThey might be moving a guy out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edmonton has retooled up front following several departures in free agency and trades. The additions of Andrew Mangiapane<\/a>, Isaac (Ike) Howard, Matt Savoie, and Curtis Lazar<\/a> were made to help fill those gaps, but there are questions about whether another top-six winger\u2014and possibly a goaltender\u2014are still needed to push the team back into Stanley Cup contention.<\/p>\n

In order to bring in more help \u2014 or at least create the cap room to discuss another move \u2014 someone may need to go.<\/p>\n

Would Henrique Be Open to a Bigger Role and Security Elsewhere?<\/p>\n

Despite having a no-move clause, Adam Henrique<\/a>\u2019s name continues to surface when it comes to a roster change. The Oilers are limited in what they can do unless an option he likes pops up. Set to earn $3 million this season, the veteran center may find himself bumped to the fourth line, a pricey role given internal options like Lazar or Noah Philp<\/a>. The key to any move might be conving him that he\u2019d have a great opportunity to increase his role and earn another contract on a different roster. <\/p>\n

The Oilers asked Henrique if he\u2019d be open to waiving his no-trade clause. He declined. Whether they\u2019ll revisit that idea down the line if he\u2019s relegated to limited minutes remains to be seen. <\/p>\n

\"AdamAdam Henrique has no-move clause Oilers<\/p>\n

At 35 years old, Henrique might not have many years left. That said, a two or three-year deal somewhere would help him finish off his career, and he\u2019s not likely to get that in Edmonton. How much does a chance to win trump landing somewhere that wants him and is willing to extend him? <\/p>\n

If not Henrique, Mattias Janmark<\/a> is the easier forward to move. With no trade protection and a $1.45 million cap hit, the 32-year-old could be the odd man out\u2014especially after a lackluster offensive year and a recent minor injury.<\/p>\n

Kasperi Kapanen<\/a>, also without trade protection, appears safe after signing a new deal this summer. That said, if things start slowly and neither Henrique nor Janmark are moved, the Oilers could explore a Kapanen trade. <\/p>\n

Next: Oilers Among 6 Teams Who Could Face Major Overhaul After 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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