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At the 2026 NHL trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers bolstered their defense by acquiring three players from the Chicago Blackhawks. Defenseman Connor Murphy, forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach, were added to address the teams struggles in defense. Murphy, known for his elite even-strength defense, could pair with Jake Walman or Mattias Ekholm. Dickinson, a matchup center, could anchor a shutdown line with Vasily Podkolzin. Dach, a project forward, offers size and speed. Success depends on coaching deployment, as these additions could significantly improve the Oilers back end and playoff chances.

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