Although this season has been disappointing, oilers recent run of form offers a glimmer of hope, although may not be in the playoffs this season, the team should be the buyer before the closing date should be the appropriate opportunity arises.
Although a blockbuster deal is unlikely, oiler some expiring contracts and other interesting assets, can be in play to help complete the list.
With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Ryan, Whitney is a possible candidate moved before the deadline.
This season has not completely disappeared, and Whitney or oiler will like, defensive player squad on several occasions to remove it.
Whitney has been with the Boston bruins in trade rumors (by nfl jerseys cheap) but can be moved to any team want to add depth into the playoffs.
Jones is a restricted free agent at the end of the season, may move before the deadline.
The Oilers have a very skilled group of young forwards but unfortunately nothing much else and are now finding out that a team can't be built entirely around top-end forwards.