On Oilersnation Everyday, Liam Horrobin and Michael Menzies discuss Stan Bowman’s comments about the Edmonton Oilers’ salary-cap situation heading into the 2026–27 season and why keeping some cap space available could be a major advantage for the team.
Bowman has indicated that he would like the Oilers to enter the season with some flexibility instead of using every dollar of available cap space before opening night. Liam and Michael break down why that strategy could allow Edmonton to become a factor in the trade market later in the season.
If a team suddenly needs to move a player in November or December, the Oilers could potentially have the flexibility to take on a player making around $2 million to $2.5 million. In previous seasons, Edmonton often couldn’t even enter those conversations because of their tight cap situation. Now, having room could give Bowman opportunities to make a move that simply wasn’t available to him before.
The guys discuss why patience could be the key for Edmonton and how having money available at the right time might allow the Oilers to capitalize when another NHL team is forced to make a trade.
Could the Oilers’ biggest offseason move actually come during the season?
💬 Would you rather see the Oilers spend their remaining cap space now, or keep it available for a November or December trade?
💰 Stan Bowman wants to keep cap space available—and Liam & Michael think it could be HUGE!
👀 Could the Oilers finally have the flexibility to make a midseason trade?
🔥 A $2M–$2.5M player becomes available in November… could Edmonton finally be in the conversation?
🏒 The Oilers couldn’t make these trades in previous years. Could their cap space change that?
🚨 Don’t expect Edmonton to spend every dollar before opening night!
💬 Would you save the cap space for a midseason opportunity or make a move now?
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