Allan Mitchell of The Athletic recently wrote that the Edmonton Oilers — outside of getting Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod signed to new deals — are likely done making major moves this off-season. He then suggested that the next big moves would come in a few months when teams are finalizing their rosters ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. That’s probably the window to watch for Oilers fans.

Ceci’s name has been out there and Holloway, Broberg, and Lavoie would be future pieces the Oilers might move for immediate playoff help, but Campbell’s inclusion here is interesting. That’s not so much because the Oilers wouldn’t move him if the right deal came along, but at the deadline, the right deal might present itself in a big way to GM Ken Holland.

Why Would the Oilers Have Better Trade Options Then?

It sounds like the Oilers are hanging onto both Campbell and Stuart Skinner this offseason. They’ll be no buyout of Campbell to make room for another contract. So too, Skinner is going to be a guy the Oilers rely on for a good chunk of the upcoming games. Holland thinks Campbell will bounce back, and he could be right. If the netminder doesn’t, the Oilers will likely change their attitude toward a trade around the deadline.