Oilers management will certainly rack up frequent flyer miles and long-distance cell phone bills as the March 3rd trade deadline approaches. To make a strong push for a playoff spot, the Oilers are seeking help in several areas.
Both teams are struggling this season, so they'll be looking to recoup assets by moving contracts and other players. Due to his refusal to sign with the Canucks, Bo Horvat is currently available, and the Blue Jackets have unsigned defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.
The Oilers hold their first three rounds of this year's draft choices, and only have two NHL-proven defensemen on the left side in Darnell Nurse and Brett Kulak. They will certainly need to shore up that side of their defense corps.