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Oilers’ Big Moves Set Stage for Cup Run | NHL News
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The Edmonton Oilers are poised for their most critical season yet, with smart moves in free agency and trades that open the door to a Stanley Cup run. GM Stan Bowman locked in key forwards like Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson while shedding Darnell Nurse to free up over $9 million in cap space—leaving them with $7.25 million to finalize the roster. The forward lines are solid with returning stars, new additions like Mathieu Joseph, and rising talent Isaac Howard battling for bottom-six roles. Defense gets a boost with Ryan Shea and young prospect Mukhamadullin, while goaltending is upgraded with the trade for Devon Levi and signing veteran Frederik Andersen—potentially creating a three-goalie rotation. With Mike Babcock at the helm pushing for a disciplined, defensive identity, the Oilers look sharper on paper and are hungry for a deep playoff run—if they stay healthy and find that missing top-six spark.
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